Courses & Tours - Seoul - page 59

Courses
Templestays & Meditation Courses
Templestay ( 2031 2000; www.templestay.com ; Insa-dong; Line 3 to Anguk, Exit 6) No attempt will
be made to convert you to Buddhism during these inexpensive and relaxing programs,
which are a brilliant way to learn a little about Korean Buddhism and meditation, as well
as spend time in beautiful temples around the country. You needn't leave Seoul: overnight
stays are available at Gilsang-sa (for ₩ 50,000), and day courses at Jogye-sa and Bongeun-
sa, where you can learn about tea ceremonies or how to make Buddhist lanterns, woodb-
lock prints and prayer beads.
Ahnkook Zen Centre OFFLINE MAP GOOGLE MAP ( 3673 0772; www.ahnkookzen.org ; Gahoe-dong;
Line 3 to Anguk, Exit 2) Offers Zen practice and English lectures on Buddhist teaching every
Saturday from 2.30pm until 4pm.
Buddhist Institute English Library OFFLINE MAP GOOGLE MAP ( 730 0173; www.bels.kr ; Yul-
gongno, Insa-dong; classes from ₩5000; 11am-4pm Mon-Fri, 11am-2pm Sat; Line 3 to Anguk, Exit 6) Or-
ganises dharma talks, group and meditation study, and lectures on Buddhist beliefs and
practice. The teachers are Korean and Tibetan Buddhist monks who speak English. They
offer a wonderful opportunity to study Buddhism seriously in an Asian context at a begin-
ner or advanced level.
Cooking & Culture
O'ngo OFFLINE MAP GOOGLE MAP ( 3446 1607; www.ongofood.com ; Insa-dong; courses from ₩65,000, tours
from ₩57,000; Line 1, 3 or 5 to Jongno 3-ga, Exit 5) Well-run cooking classes and food tours
around the city are offered by Dan Grey of Seoul Eats ( www.seouleats.com ) and his team.
The beginners' class lasts two hours and covers four dishes, while intermediate courses
can cover Buddhist temple cuisine.
NEED TO KNOW
Advance Booking
Necessary for most tours; sometimes tours will only go with a minimum number of people.
Where to Meet?
Check whether the tour company will pick you up from your accommodation and if that's included in the tour
cost.