Korean Temple Stay: What to Expect

A temple stay (템플스테이) is a stay at a Buddhist temple with rituals, meditation, simple meals, and silence/respect rules.

Typical flow

Arrival, temple clothes, ceremony, meditation/walking, sometimes 발우공양 meal ritual, early sleep, very early wake-up.

Common rules

Soft voice, no alcohol, modest clothing, limited photos in some areas, follow the group.

Key vocabulary

Tip

Book via templestay.com and check the level (beginner / overnight / day program).

Go further

Find these words in the Seonsaengnim dictionary and practice them in lessons / flashcards with native audio.