*Temple Intro

Founded in July 1969 by the late Master Tanheo for the global propagation and teaching of Buddhism, as well as for the fostering of internationally-oriented Buddhists, Jakwangsa ("Temple of Compassionate Light") is run by the Tanheo Buddhist Cultural Foundation, established in 1984. The International Meditation Center was opened in the spring of 2004 and it is working towards playing a major role as a site for international Buddhism. As part of these efforts, the temple holds a series of lectures by foreign monks in addition to numerous other special as well as regular training programs.

 *Templestay Guide

Daily Available wiht interpretation.
Participants in the Templestay Program are welcome anytime and programs can be tailored to meet their needs. As in other temples, basic activities include meditation, Buddhist ceremonial services and chanting, meal offerings, tea ceremony, walking meditation, Dharma talks, hiking, etc.
In addition to catering to foreign visitors, Jakwangsa Temple holds large student training programs for local primary, middle and high school students during the summer and winter vacations. The objectives of these programs include not only Buddhist education but also developing greater global Buddhist sensitivities through participation in programs in English with foreign monks.


*Itinerary (2D1N)

14:00 Arrival and Orientation
15:00 Temple tour
15:30 Tea Ceremony
17:00 Evening Buddhist Ceremonial Service
18:00 Dinner
19:00 Time on your own
20:00 Meditation and Dharma Talk
22:00 Light off

05:00 Pre-dawn Buddhist Ceremonial Service
06:30 Breakfast
07:30 Time on your own
08:30 Walking meditation
10:30 Noon Buddhist Ceremonial Service
12:00 Lunch
13:00 Departure

*Itinerary (3D2N)

14:00 Arrival and Orientation
15:00 Temple tour
15:30 Tea Ceremony
17:00 Evening Buddhist Ceremonial Service
18:00 Dinner
19:00 Time on your own
20:00 Making Lotus Lantern
22:00 Lights Off

05:00 Pre-dawn Buddhist Ceremonial Service
06:30 Breakfast
07:30 Time on your own
08:30 Walking meditation
10:30 Noon Buddhist Ceremonial Service
12:00 Lunch
13:00 Spa (enjoy Spa bath at Yuseong)
17:00 Evening Buddhist Ceremonial Service
18:00 Dinner
19:00 Time on your own
20:00 Meditation and Dahrma Talk
22:00 Light Off

05:00 Pre-dawn Buddhist Ceremonial Service
06:30 Breakfast
07:30 Time on your own
09:00 Hiking
10:30 Noon Buddhist Ceremonial Service
12:00 Lunch
13:00 Packing
14:00 Departure
It is run by donation. You may leave as much as you want.
* How to get there

1) By Bus
    - From Daejon Dongbu or Seobu terminals : take taxi towards Yusong (KRW 8,000)
      (Say "Hakhari Jakwangsa" to for direction) 
    - From Yusong Express Bus Terminal : KRW 3,000 by taxi; neighborhood bus no.3 
      (Say "Hakhari Jakwangsa" to for direction) 
    - From Seoul : Buses from Gangnam (Banpo-dong) and DongSeoul (Guui-dong) terminals,
                          06:30-20:00 every 15-20 min. 

**We recommend you to take an express bus from Gangnam Express Bus Terminal in Seoul to Yuseong. And please mention 'Jakwngsa in Haka-ri (학하리 자광사)' for taxi direction.

2) By Train :  KTX (info at 1544-7788)
   - From Seoul : 05:30-22:45, every 15-60 min., KRW 19,700 
   - From Busan : 05:05-21:30, every 15-60 min., KRW 26,200
   - From Gwangju : 05:20-21:45, KRW 19,700

3) By Car
  - From Seoul and Busan : Take Seoul-Busan Hgwy to Hoideok IC, Honam Hgwy to Yusong IC 
  - From Gwangju : Take Honam Hgwy to Yusong IC
  * Taxi : From Daejon Station: KRW 10,000