Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Jogye-sa's
Information Centre for Foreigners
( 732 5292; 10am-5pm)
is staffed by
English-speaking guides. Ask here about the Temple Life program (
₩
20,000, open 10am
to 2.30pm Saturday) which includes a temple tour, tea ceremony, basic meditation prac-
tice, a traditional vegetarian monk's meal, making lanterns and doing woodblock printing.
Mini-Temple Life programs featuring two or three activities are generally available daily
for a small donation.
To find out more about Buddhism or book a Templestay program elsewhere in Seoul or
the street from Jogye-sa. Along the street you'll also find many shops selling monks'
robes, prayer beads, lanterns and the like.
DON'T MISS
»
Daeungjeon
»
Central Buddhist Museum
»
Temple Life programs
PRACTICALITIES
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24 hours
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Line 3 to Anguk, Exit 6
