In Korea, there are many temples and they are Buddhist temples. Korean Buddhism has long history since introduced to Korea in the 4th century. It had been state religion for a long time until the Joseon Dynasty. Under the Joseon period, Buddhism was suppressed by the new government. Therefore they moved into the deep mountain […]
Buddhism
A Mindfulness Retreat at Bongeunsa Temple
Many temples in Korea operate mind-healing programs which are closely related to Korean traditional culture and Buddhism. Those programs are not necessarily religious. Most are designed for participants to seek out spiritual refreshment and mental peace. For those who are interested in having a bit of mindfulness retreat in Seoul while traveling, I recommend Bongeunsa Temple […]