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Gilsangsa Temple (Seoul) (길상사(서울))

Gilsangsa Temple (Seoul) (길상사(서울))
  • Gilsangsa Temple (Seoul) (길상사(서울))
  • Gilsangsa Temple (Seoul) (길상사(서울))
  • Gilsangsa Temple (Seoul) (길상사(서울))
  • Gilsangsa Temple (Seoul) (길상사(서울))
  • Gilsangsa Temple (Seoul) (길상사(서울))
  • Gilsangsa Temple (Seoul) (길상사(서울))
  • Gilsangsa Temple (Seoul) (길상사(서울))
  • Gilsangsa Temple (Seoul) (길상사(서울))
  • Gilsangsa Temple (Seoul) (길상사(서울))
  • Gilsangsa Temple (Seoul) (길상사(서울))
  • Gilsangsa Temple (Seoul) (길상사(서울))
  • Gilsangsa Temple (Seoul) (길상사(서울))

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Address
68, Seonjam-ro 5-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
서울특별시 성북구 선잠로5길 68 (성북동)
Type
Temples/ Religious Sites
Inquiries
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-3672-5945
Homepage
gilsangsa.or.kr
(Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese)
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  • 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.

    * Reservation: gilsangsa.or.kr
    * Templestay: +82-3672-5945
    * Subject to change. Make an inquiry before visiting.

    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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