Naksan Temple in Yangyang, Gangwon Province / Korea Instances photograph by Jeon Hon-nip
As winter trip approaches, many dad and mom are trying to find methods to maintain their youngsters engaged — and away from screens. One possibility value contemplating is Buddhist temples, which provide templestay packages for younger members, that includes a variety of hands-on actions.
Naksan Temple in Yangyang, Gangwon Province, is at the moment recruiting members for a templestay program that features curling follow. The three-day program incorporates a almost four-hour session of follow for the winter sport, together with meditation, bowing follow and a tea ceremony. Naksan Temple can be recognized for its scenic setting overlooking the East Sea. The earliest session begins Dec. 26 with reservations now open.
Naeso Temple in Buan, North Jeolla Province, is providing a three-night program introducing hanja, or Chinese language characters, to fourth- by way of sixth-grade college students. This system goals to show the fundamentals of hanja, an vital part of the Korean language. Eight hanja workshops are interspersed with video games, arts and crafts classes, quick strolling journeys, meditation, yoga and campfire actions to fill the time between lessons. The primary session will run from Jan. 7 to 10.
Beopju Temple in Boeun, North Chungcheong Province, affords a three-day templestay program targeted on Zen meditation. Along with meditation classes, this system consists of outside actions equivalent to snow sledding, a scavenger hunt and a tea ceremony.
Baekyang Temple in Jangseong, South Jeolla Province, can be providing a two-day templestay program designed for kids that options meditation, bell-ringing and a campfire. For extra data and reservations, go to www.templestay.com.
Templestays are often standard amongst adults who want to expertise Korean tradition and discover the nation’s religious and conventional facet extra deeply. Some packages are additionally supplied in English.
