Templestay – Naesosa Temple (Buan, Jeollabuk-do)
Introduction to Temple
Naesosa Temple, which means “Come Revive Temple” in English, is located in Buan, Jeollabuk-do. Naesosa Temple is located just south of Gwaneum-bong (Gwanseeum-bosal Peak) in the southern part of Byeonsan Bando National Park. Naesosa Temple was first established in 633 A.D. At that time, two temples were built. They were Daesoraesa Temple and Sosoraesa Temple. Daesoraesa Temple was later destroyed by fire, and all that remained of the two was Sosoraesa Temple.
Sosoraesa Temple was later rebuilt in 1633 by Master Cheongmin after all the temple buildings were destroyed during the Imjin War (1592-1598). It was also around this time that the temple was renamed Naesosa Temple. The name of the temple is in reference to all that enter the temple being blessed and having their wishes come true. The temple was later repaired in 1869. Naesosa Temple is home to three Korean Treasures.
Naesosa Temple conducts the Relaxation – Rebirth: “Wish Everyone Refresh Your Mind & Body” Templestay program at their temple. The program is a one night, two day program that has a pretty open schedule for visitors.
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Directions
From the Buan Intercity Bus Terminal, you can take a direct bus to Naesosa Temple. The bus to Naesosa Temple will drop you off eight hundred metres outside the temple grounds. You’ll then need to make your way towards the temple grounds past all the stores and restaurants.
Templestay Program
The Templestay program at Naesosa Temple is entitled the Relaxation – Rebirth: “Wish Everyone Refresh Your Mind & Body.” Here is their program:
A: Relaxation – Rebirth: “Wish Everyone Refresh Your Mind & Body”
| Time | Title |
|---|---|
| 14:30-15:00 | Arrival & Registration |
| 15:00-17:00 | Free Time |
| 17:00-17:50 | Dinner |
| 18:00-19:00 | Free Time |
| 19:00-21:00 | Rest Time/Ready to Sleep |
| Time | Title |
|---|---|
| 06:00-06:40 | Temple Breakfast |
| 07:00-11:00 | Free Time |
| 11:00-11:30 | Write Review/Tidy Up the Room |
| 11:40-12:00 | Lunch & Go Home |
(This schedule is subject to change)
Temple Information
Address: 243 Naesosa-ro, Jinseo-myeon, Buan-gun, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea
Tel : +82-63-583-3035
E-mail: naesosa3@templestay.com
Fees
Relaxation – Rebirth: “Wish Everyone Refresh Your Mind & Body” – adults – 70,000 won; students (up to 18 years of age) – 50,000 won; pre-schooler – 20,000 won
*As for the cancellation policy, you can get a full refund one week before your date of arrival. After that, there is no refund. Also, you can only change your reservation date one time three months from your original reservation date. And if you’d like a single room alone, you’ll need to add 10,000 won to the original price.
Links
Reservations for the Relaxation – Rebirth: “Wish Everyone Refresh Your Mind & Body“
