A special event offering visitors a chance to experience Buddhist culture, including temple cuisine and tea meditation, will be held at a department store in central Seoul.
The Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism announced Wednesday that it will host "Temple Week," a special cultural event featuring traditional Korean Buddhist culture, at The Hyundai Seoul in Yeouido from the 5th to the 14th. The event is designed to introduce both domestic and international visitors to the traditions and spiritual values of Korean Buddhist culture, while offering moments of rest and healing in daily life.
During the event, the temple cuisine program will feature temple cuisine master Ven. Seonjae and artisan Ven. Beopsong, who will introduce a healthy food culture rooted in the philosophy of nature and spiritual practice. Ven. Hyewon and Ven. Yeongjo will lead tea meditation programs, offering participants a special time to find peace of mind. These programs require advance reservation.
The venue will also offer ongoing hands-on programs open to all visitors, including making prayer beads and lotus lanterns. Visitors can also explore products from "Bondina," the Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism's traditional Buddhist culture brand. Bondina is a cultural product brand that reinterprets Buddhist culture in a modern context, presenting a variety of lifestyle items.
"Temple Week is an event designed to share the healing and traditional values of Korean Buddhist culture with more citizens and foreign visitors," said Ven. Ilhwa, head of the Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism. "We hope it will be a meaningful time to experience the depth and beauty of Korean Buddhist culture in the heart of the city."
