TEMPLESTAY

To the people of Jikjisa templestay

* Andrea, 27, USA, female *

 

It was a very lovely experience.

A great way to escape and to reflect.

Remembering the important things in life that we tend to take for granted.

Sharing this with new people and learning another way of life

and such culture was very inspiring.

Everyone was very kind and helpful which also made it very enjoyable.

*  Brianna, 25, female, USA *

 

I enjoyed the templestay very much.

The explanations were interesting and thorough.

I especially enjoyed the 108 bows and meditation.

Everyone was friendly and helpful and facilities are beautiful~!

 

 

 

* Angie, 30, female, Singapore *

 

The templestay program is my first planned activity for my trip.

I am really happy to be part of this program.

Though the program was conducted in korean language

but I am still able to comprehend and appreciate the teachings given by the monk.

It really help me to be more appreciative of myself,

to give compliments to myself and others which I have never done so.

Thank you~!

* Betty, 23, female, USA *

 

 

I really enjoyed the templestay.

My favorite activities were the 108 prostrations and the practice of the Buddhist meal.

The 108 prostrations was a very personal practice and it had a lot of meaning.

I also enjoyed the community here : they were extremely welcoming and warm.

I really appreciate the translators ! without them I wouldn't have learned as much as I did.

 

 

 

 

* Kate M, 31, female, Canada *

 

 

I was pleased by how much I learned, and how much I will take away and practice in my everyday life.

The morning chants, the 108 bows and the walking meditation were incredibly moving to me and I will take these teachings with me.

 

 

 

 

* Kate K, 29, female, British *

 

 

This was my first templestay and I wasn't sure what to expect.

The whole experience was wonderful.

I enjoyed the explanations of buddhism and the temple and appreciated the opportunity to take part in the buddhist life.

I was originally slightly apprehensive about the 3 am start, but the image of the buddhist statues, glowing candlelight and the chanting of monks will remain with me for a long time.

Thank you for the opportunity to experience this.

It was an amazing experience.

 

 

 

 

* Daniel, 26, male, Colombia *

 

 

It was a very interesting experience that has given me a new view of what Buddhism about.

It was something very difference from the religion in western world.

* Sana, 41, British, female *

 

It was a very calming experience.

I really enjoyed the tour of the temple & the tombs

from the point of view of an architect especially.

It gives a deep insight into the culture of beliefs of korea.

 

 

 

* Omar, 41, British, male *

 

We had a very nice experience and stay.

we have learnt so many Buddhist rituals.

very inspiring :)

 

 

 

* Farah, 26, British, female *

 

It was enlighting and a beautiful introduction to Buddhism.

 

 

 

 

*Zayd, 26, British, male *

 

We enjoyed the various activities included in the programs.

 

 

 

 

 

*Usama, 14, British, male *

 

-very peaceful and eyeopening

-very nice experience

-beautiful scenery and temple

 

 

 

 

 *Essel, 11, British, male *

 

We all really enjoyed our stay at templestay

and loved all the various activities that we did.