Address

349-60, Ganghwadong-ro, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon
인천광역시 강화군 길상면 강화동로 349-60 (길상면)

Type

Temples/ Religious Sites

Inquiries

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-32-937-7033

Homepage

www.lotuslantern.net (Korean, English, Russian)

• Information
  Introduction
  The Lotus Lantern International Meditation Center, located on Gangwhado Island in Incheon, is a temple where both Koreans and foreigners can practice meditation together. The temple was opened in 1997 by Monk Wonmyeong, who was a disciple of the Great Zen Master Sungchul. Through ten years of teaching Buddhism to non-Koreans, he realized there were few locations for foreigners to meditate. Consequently, he opened the center on Ganghwado Island to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the Lotus International Meditation Center in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The Center was built on 4000 pyeong (about 13,000 m²) of land that accommodates a main Buddha hall, the Seorae Meditation Hall, the Gogyeong Meditation Hall, a dormitory for monks, six guest buildings with gardens and a farming area.
  
  The center, which is surrounded by beautiful nature, operates Gogyejong Templestay, where both Koreans and foreigners can partake in the Korean Buddhist experience and the lives of everyday monks. Visitors can empty their minds through meditation as well as through elements of traditional Korean culture. Typical lessons and activities include meditation courses, meal etiquettes of Buddhist monks, and temple manner. Foreign monks from Russia and Bangladesh, who offer teachings on Buddhism, help foreigners to be as comfortable as possible during their stays. Since the center is located near the sea and other tourist attractions, such as Manisan Mountain, a megalithic tomb, and Jeondeungsa Temple, visitors can enjoy natural, cultural and historical sites all while staying at the temple.
  
  Activity Information
  Templestay
  
  Parking Facilities
  Available
  
  Activity Fees
  Free
  
  Admission Fees
  Free
  
  Restrooms
  Available
  
  Baby Stroller Rentals
  Not available
  
  Pets
  Not permitted
  
  
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• Transportation
  Directions
  Gwanghwamun Station (Subway Line 5), Exit 6.
  Take Red Bus No. 8600 and get off at Solteo Maeul Entrance Bus Stop.
  Transfer to Bus No. 70, and get off at Mokbigogae Bus Stop.
  Walk straight for 650 m towards Lotus Lantern International Meditation Center.
  
  
  

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