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Buddha's birthday...
... of lanterns being erected both along the streets, and at the temples. As it was a gorgeous morning on Tuesday, I headed to Bongeunsa temple which is renowned for its abundance of bright lanterns. It was a delight to walk around and see so many colours, ...
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Temple Stay at Myogaksa
... temple to us. While I was expecting her to simply describe the Buddha's life as we heard during a short temple program at Bongeunsa temple in June, she instead spoke about why buddhists do certain things, like chanting, and what it means. I ...
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Happy Birthday Buddha
... as lantern and fan making, painting and jewelry making. Right around the corner from all the festiviteis was the famous Bongeunsa Temple where people could enjoy traditional dancing and music outside of the temple or worship and give offerings inside. ...
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second day in seoul
... and a japanese gentleman. Our 1st stop is Chogyesa Buddha temple. This is a very nice temple but is significantly smaller than the Bongeunsa temple. Built in 1910, Chogyesa Temple is the only major temple within the old city walls of Seoul. We took a few ...
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Bongeunsa Temple (Samseung) and 63 Building
... that building! To sum it up, not worth the time or money. Today, the girls and I (minus Elena) went to Bongeunsa Temple. This temple is literally in the middle of a metropolis. Go out of COEX mall and cross the street. The temple is literally ...
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Seoul Centre for Intangible Cultural Properties
About a ten minute walk west of the Bongeunsa Temple by the Coex mall you will come to the Seoul Training Centre for Important Intangible Cultural Properties. Bit of a mouthful and the entrance signs are not in english but look for an office building ...
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Taking in Seoul
... besides the gourmet side of Seoul, we have also taken in a sight or two. Most recently we visited the Bongeunsa Temple complex located in the heart of the financial capital of Seoul. Let me give you directions how to get ...
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Bongeunsa Temple
... seated in a circle having a drumming class. I would really recommend this as a must see temple in Seoul. I'm surprised all the tourist brochures for Seoul barely make any mention of this unique site. You can also do overnight temple ...
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Coex and Bongeunsa
... I walked through the mall and even looked in 'Bandi & Luni's' a giant bookstore that has an English section. I also headed to Bongeunsa Temple located right beside the mall. This temple was much larger then any others I have seen so far in Seoul. It ...
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The Buddha with the Bathwater
... surprised at the change in how people perceived the vicinity of the temple. She told me about how back in her day, Bongeunsa Temple was considered remote BFE in the forest, so that women unable to concieve were sent there to escape the city and ...
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