Many Buddhist temples in Korea offer templestays of one or two nights, where you join monks for early morning chanting, meditation, a tea ceremony and temple meals. Haeinsa, home of the Tripitaka Koreana, more than 80,000 woodblocks of Buddhist scriptures, is a famous choice.
Book through the official Templestay programme. Wear the clothes provided and follow temple etiquette.
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