[Korea Tour Guide] Seoul - Gilsangsa Temple Stay (Seoul) 길상사 산사체험

Gilsangsa Temple is located in the Seongbuk-dong neighborhood of northern Seoul. The temple was built on the site of a fancy restaurant called Daewongak. The restaurant owner donated her property to the revered Buddhist monk Venerable Bupjeong (1932-2010), who turned the property into a temple that opened in 1997. Although Gilsangsa 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 templestay. 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 also has a branch temple in Paris.

Postal Code: 02 839
Phone: + 82-2-3672-5945 + 82-2-3672-0036
Website: gilsangsa.or.kr
  (Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese)
Address: 68, Seonjam-ro 5-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

     

Directions: Hansung University Station (Seoul Subway Line 4), Exit 6.
  Take a village bus (maeul bus) Seongbuk

Contact and Information: • 1330 Travel Hotline: + 82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
 
• For more info: + 82-2-3672-5945,
+ 82-2-3672-0036

Experience Information: [Gilsangsa Temple Stay]

  * Traveling to find myself in the city
  Program: Temple etiquette, tea ceremony etiquette and Buddhist service, Buddhist meal service, Buddhist meditation, 108 bows, etc.

  ※ Please refer to home page for more details.
  (Www.kilsangsa.or.kr)

Parking: Available (Parking lot tend to be overcrowded, the use of public transportation is recommended.)

Restrooms
Available

Facilities for the Handicapped
(Separate) Restrooms