International participants up to:PassedTempleStay releases stress
SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TempleStay allows you to experience the Buddhist culture that has been passed down through traditional Korean temples for many years. This unique program is also attracting attention as a representative healing program. In particular, the various programs that incorporate Buddhist meditation are popular as a time for self-reflection and rest for the tired body and mind.
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Spread across 150 of Korea's highly revered temples, including UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Tongdo-sa Temple, Hoju-sa Temple, and Magoksa Temple, as well as sacred sites such as Haein-sa Temple, which houses the revered Koreejang-sang, and the architecturally marvelous Bulguksa Temple, Templestay has become a bridge for foreigners to quickly appreciate the essence of Korean tradition.
The unique serene beauty of traditional wooden buildings and the eco-friendly nature of the surroundings provide a unique attraction for foreigners visiting Korea. The popularity of the program is due to the variety of programs that allow visitors to experience the life of monks in the past, such as the daily ritual of dawn, 108 prostrations, and barugongyang (formal dining) while gaining a deeper understanding of traditional Korean Buddhist culture.
In addition, the concept of healing has gained popularity lately as the temple offers a variety of meditation experiences. According to the Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism through Gallup Korea 2023"Satisfaction survey of temple accommodation participants"The results showed that among the foreigners who participated in the temple stay, 714% reported reduced anxiety, 742% reported reduced stress.
The most common reasons are:"The tranquility and beauty (natural landscape) around the temple"The second is the teaching in Buddhist teachings about emptying one's mind and letting go of one's obsessions. In addition, a fairly high percentage of respondents also mentioned it:"The beauty of the temple architecture and the reverence for Buddhist cultural properties"。
The most popular templestay program among foreign participants is the tea ceremony experience with the monks, followed by mountaineering hikes, retreats, and meditation programs.
These results show that foreigners who want to seek mindset change and decompression through traditional Korean cultures such as templestay are very satisfied with the experience.
The Korean Buddhist Cultural Business Group said:"We hope that more foreigners will come to Korea to experience the templestay program, stay in temples that have inherited a long tradition, and heal their tired body and mind. Even if it's just for a short time, it's an opportunity to learn how to manage your mindset. "