Introduction:
Situated at the middle of the area in Seongbuk-dong, Seoul, Gilsangsa Temple was built on the site of a fancy restaurant called Daewongak. The restaurant owner donated her property that turned into a temple opened in 1997. Although Gilsangsa Temple has a

 
Information:
Information Introduction Situated at the middle of the area in Seongbuk-dong, Seoul, Gilsangsa Temple was built on the site of a fancy restaurant called Daewongak
The restaurant owner donated her property that turned into a temple opened in 1997
Although Gilsangsa Temple has a relatively short history, it is conveniently located in the heart of Seoul so it attracts many local and international visitors alike
The temple also serves as a downtown cultural space by offering a variety of Buddhist programs like temple experience, classes on Buddhist teachings, and temple stay
The temple features Gilsang Seonwon (Zen center) and the House of Silence, which are special halls dedicated to practicing meditation
While Gilsang Seonwon provides meditation rooms for Buddhists with experience in meditation, the House of Silence is open to the general public at liberty to pursue personal meditation
Gilsangsa Temple also has a branch temple in Paris


Telephone: +82-2-3672-5945 Activity Information [Gilsangsa Templestay] * One day program: Traveling to find myself in the city - Last Monday of each month Program: Temple etiquette, making Buddhist prayer bracelets, tea ceremony etiquette, temple tour, 108 bows * Experiential program: Weekend travel for finding myself (2 days 1 night) - The third and fourth weekends of each month - Temple tour, tea ceremony and conversation, Buddhist meal service, Buddhist service, 108 bows, etc
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Parking Facilities Available (Parking lot tend to be overcrowded, the use of public transportation is recommended
) Restrooms Available Facilities for the Handicapped (Separate) Restrooms

 
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