{"id":13552,"date":"2024-01-05T18:05:45","date_gmt":"2024-01-05T09:05:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/musangsa.org\/international\/?page_id=11726"},"modified":"2026-04-23T10:30:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T01:30:54","slug":"temple-stay","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/musangsa.org\/en\/temple-stay\/","title":{"rendered":"Templestay"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row tlg_large_container=&#8221;wide-container&#8221; tlg_enable_overlay=&#8221;yes&#8221; tlg_parallax=&#8221;not-parallax&#8221; tlg_vertical_align=&#8221;yes&#8221; tlg_bg_overlay=&#8221;#1f79d3&#8243; tlg_bg_overlay_value=&#8221;9&#8243; tlg_bg_gradient_color=&#8221;#dd3333&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1634087134379{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;9277&#8243; img_size=&#8221;80&#215;80&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; line-height: 28pt; color: #000000;\">Seung Sahn International zen center Musangsa is open to<br \/>\nanybody who seeks true meaning of life and its direction<br \/>\ndisregarding race, religion, nationality and<br \/>\nage. Musangsa walks together with you on the<br \/>\nBoddhisattva path. Through practicing with us, you will be<br \/>\nable to find your true self and help your neighbors, society<br \/>\nand whole world with your compassionate mind. <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"tlg-spacer  \" data-height=\"100\" data-height-tablet=\"100\" data-height-mobile=\"100\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;height:100px;\"><\/div>[vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1637390985196{padding-top: 80px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #f7f7f7 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Templestay<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Musangsa Templestay<\/strong> offers a cultural immersion program where participants can experience meditation and culture amidst the serene beauty of a harmonious temple in nature.<\/p>\n<p>Are you seeking time to reflect in the tranquil surroundings of a temple?<\/p>\n<p>\u2663 Take a break from your busy life and find your true self at Templestay.<\/p>\n<p>\u2663 Wake up to the sound of chanting and the striking of the temple bell with the dawn at the meditation hall.<\/p>\n<p>\u2663 Engage in the challenge of the 108-bow practice to unify body and mind.<\/p>\n<p>\u2663 Reflect on past actions and find inner peace and the right direction in life during evening chanting.<\/p>\n<p>\u2663 Discover the true meaning of life by exploring your inner self through meditation and introspection.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Program Details:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Participants will practice alongside monks from various countries around the world.<\/li>\n<li>The program is conducted in both Korean and English. (Simultaneous interpretation provided)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1637390992736{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: rgba(224,211,188,0.37) !important;*background-color: rgb(224,211,188) !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>2026 Spring Templestay Scheduled Dates<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\" aligncenter\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">March<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">April<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">May<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">21<sup>st<\/sup>(Sat)-<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">22<sup>nd<\/sup>(Sun)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">18<sup>th<\/sup>(Sat)-<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">19<sup>th<\/sup>(Sun)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">2<sup>nd<\/sup>(Sat)-<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">3<sup>rd<\/sup>(Sun)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Temple Arrival<\/strong>: If you arrive in the temple before 2:00 PM, you can rest and wait in the large room on the first floor of the office building or take a walk, and then meet the temple House Master on the first floor of the office building <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">at 2:00 PM sharp on Saturday<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">If you cannot arrive by 2:00 PM or have to cancel your participation due to unavoidable reason, you must notify the Musangsa office or the person in the temple whom you have been communicating with, <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">ahead of time.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Conclusion of Temple Stay<\/strong>: Your temple stay will conclude at<strong> 12:00 PM<\/strong> the following day (Sunday). We welcome you to join our Sunday Zen Cafe, held from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm, where you can unwind and reflect.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Participation Fee:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">50,000 won for the general public<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">30,000 won for full-time students<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u203b Notice \u203b<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">If this is your first time participating in the Musangsa Templestay Program, you are welcome to join us on the scheduled entry weekends mentioned above.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">If you have previously taken part in a Musangsa Templestay program or retreat, you have the flexibility to apply for Templestay on any weekend or weekday. Please indicate in your application that you have previously participated in a program at Musangsa and provide the dates of your previous visit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Regardless of whether it&#8217;s your first time or a return visit, it&#8217;s essential to contact the Temple in advance, at least one week prior, to seek permission. 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