Looking for something new to try in Korea?

Have you hiked all the mountains, done all the weirdly-themed Norae-bangs, and attempted everything else you think an expat here can try? If so, there’s one more thing for you and it is gaining popularity in Korea. The Templestay program is a great way to learn more about Buddhist and traditional Korean customs all in one visit.

Top Monk speaking on the temple’s construction

We visited Beomeosa (Jogye Order, Korean Buddhism) which sits on Geumjeongsan in northern Busan. As with most temples I have visited, Beomeosa seemingly has its own design and also a dramatic history. The temple’s monks organized defenses against the Japanese during but the enemy forces inflicted much damage, burning the structure in 1592. Beomeosa was eventually rebuilt as a smaller version of the original and has remained largely unchanged since the 17th century.   Continue reading →