Bongeunsa Seon Meditation Guide

About Bongeunsa Seon Meditation Guide

Can you find 1,200-year-old stillness in the middle of a forest of skyscrapers? At Bongeunsa, the Panjeon hall bears the final calligraphy of Chusa Kim Jeong-hui, written three days before his death, and a 23-meter Maitreya Buddha looks out over the city. Walk slowly along the temple's meditation path and find the peace of mind the noise has taken from you.

Please wear earphones while listening.

What you’ll hear

7 stories · about 36 min

IntroThree Stars32 sec
SpotJinyeomunabout 4 min
SpotSeonbuldangabout 3 min
SpotPanjeonabout 3 min
SpotMeditation Path (Main Meditation)about 19 min

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SpotBukgeukbojeonabout 3 min
SpotDaeungjeonabout 4 min

Preview

This is “Three Stars,” a walking Seon meditation at Bongeunsa Temple. Out of respect for the stillness of those around you, please be sure to wear earphones, and listen as you walk slowly through the temple grounds. There is no set order. Wherever your steps pause, the meditation for that place will begin to play.

Keep listening in the app — stories play automatically by GPS as you get close.Keep listening in the app

Frequently asked questions

How do I use the Bongeunsa Seon Meditation Guide?

Install the free TripAudio app and walk into the grounds of Bongeunsa. There is no set order: stop in front of a hall and that spot’s meditation plays automatically. Please wear earphones.

How long does the meditation take?

6 stops, about 36 minutes in total. You can also listen to just the halls you choose.

What are the opening hours of Bongeunsa?

Daily 05:00 - 22:00

When is Bongeunsa closed?

No closing days

Where is Bongeunsa?

531 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul Open in Google Maps

What is there to see at Bongeunsa Seon Meditation Guide?

The TripAudio audio guide covers 6 spots, including Jinyeomun, Seonbuldang, Panjeon, Meditation Path (Main Meditation), Bukgeukbojeon.

Can I do this if I have never meditated?

Yes. The voice guides your breathing and your steps one at a time. It follows the “Three Stars” walking Seon meditation program.

Which languages are available?

English and Korean.

Does it cost anything?

No. The TripAudio app and the meditation guide are free, and admission to Bongeunsa is free too.

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What you’ll hear

Places to visit near Bongeunsa Seon Meditation Guide

Bongeunsa Temple

COEX

Seonjeongneung Royal Tombs

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