* Comfortable and modest clothing suitable for a Buddhist temple. * Comfortable shoes, especially if there is walking or hiking involved. * A light jacket or extra layer depending on the season. * Personal toiletries and any essentials you may need overnight. * An open mind and willingness to participate in the temple activities. * A phone/camera to capture memories, while respecting the temple’s photography guidelines.

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I had an amazing experience with Funday Korea’s temple stay, and I would genuinely recommend it to anyone looking for something more meaningful than a typical tourist activity in Korea. As an Indian and a Hindu, visiting a Buddhist temple and experiencing a traditional temple stay was especially meaningful to me. My hometown in India is also near Bodh Gaya, so Buddhist culture has always felt somewhat familiar to me. I had wanted to do a temple stay in Korea for almost four years but never managed to make it happen. Funday Korea finally gave me the opportunity, and I am really glad I took it. The experience was much more than simply staying at a temple. I enjoyed learning about the temple environment, spending time there peacefully, and meeting other participants. I also made a few good friends during the trip, which made the experience even more enjoyable. One of the most memorable moments was meeting and talking with the monk at the temple. He was originally from Tibet and is currently an Indian passport holder, so we had a fascinating conversation about India, Tibet, Buddhism, and the similarities between our different cultures. That unexpected connection was probably the highlight of the entire trip for me. If you are visiting Korea and want to experience something beyond the usual sightseeing, I would strongly recommend trying a Funday Korea temple stay. It is a great way to experience Korean culture firsthand, meet people from different backgrounds, make new friends, and come away with memories that are much more personal than those from a typical tourist attraction. For me, it was something I had wanted to experience for four years, and Funday Korea made it possible. I would definitely encourage others to give it a try.