Seoul Private Temple, Meditation, Tea Ceremony & Michelin Dining
- Temple Dinning : Balwoo Gongyang (Michelin) or legendary Sanchon restaurant.
- Complete temple immersion: culture, ritual, meditation and temple cuisine
- Savor a mellow, rare 1991 aged pu-erh in a guided tea ceremony.
- Explore Korean with a K-culture tourism professor from Jason K Table.
- Hands-on cultural activity included — program changes daily
- Learn ingredients and traditions for a deeper dining experience
What to expect
Discover Korean Temple with a K-culture professor. Explore Jogyesa Temple's history, rituals, and meditation, enjoy a hands-on cultural activity, then savor premium temple cuisine and 1991 aged pu-erh tea .
- Start with a hands-on Temple cultural activity.
- Discover Buddhist & Jogyesa Temple history, architecture, and rituals.
- Experience a guided Seon (Zen) meditation session
- Savor a mellow, rare 1991 aged pu-erh in a guided tea ceremony.
- Conclude with premium temple cuisine at your chosen restaurant:
- Balwoo Gongyang — Michelin-listed Restaurants
- Sanchon — Seoul's most iconic temple cuisine
Good to know
YOUR EXPERIENCE
Meet Jason at the Templestay Information Center (1F) at 11:00 AM or 4:00 PM. Start with a brief introduction and a hands-on Buddhist cultural activity — your printed guide in hand. A one-minute walk brings you to Jogyesa Temple. Jason introduces Korean Buddhism, the temple’s history and architecture, then leads a guided Seon (Zen) meditation session. Nearby, explore the Buddhist Museum of Korea and the site of Korea’s first post office — two hidden gems most visitors simply walk past. The experience concludes at Balwoo Gongyang. Over a Michelin-listed temple meal, Jason introduces each dish — its ingredients, seasonal philosophy, and the Buddhist meaning behind temple food culture.
TEMPLE CULTURAL EXPERIENCE Every visit includes a complimentary hands-on activity at the temple. The program rotates daily: Mon / Thu / Sun — Lotus Lantern Making Tue / Sat — Prayer Bracelet Making Wed — Traditional Patterns Coloring Fri — Woodblock Printing Everyday — Writing Along the Words of the Buddha A small, meaningful craft to connect you to Buddhist tradition and take home as a memory.
Duration: Approximately 3.5 hours
Lunch Experience: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM Dinner Experience: 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Reviews
Jason did a great job guiding us through the buddhism tradition and culture. Thank you so much Jason for this experience. Paolo and Federica
The experience was very informative & comfortable without feeling rushed & the Korean tea experience at the end was truly special.
It was a wonderful experience, especially Jason's explanations about the prayers. I would definitely come back. Thank you very much!
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