A guided walking meditation at three temples in the heart of Seoul. Stop in front of a hall and that spot’s meditation begins; there is no set order. The “Three Stars” walking Seon meditation program, in the free TripAudio app, in English and Korean.
Can you find 1,200-year-old stillness in the middle of a forest of skyscrapers?
Did you know a white pine that has stood for 500 years grows in the busiest streets of Seoul?
At the end of a forest path on Bukhansan stands a temple where practitioners from around the world once sat in meditation.
Download the free TripAudio app and bring earphones.
The guide starts as you walk into the grounds. Wander wherever your feet take you.
Stand in front of a hall and its meditation plays automatically. Let the voice guide your breath and your steps.
Seon (Korean Zen) meditation comes from the contemplative tradition of Korean Buddhism. Instead of sitting, this guide is a walking meditation: you move slowly between the temple halls, keeping your attention on your breath and your steps.
Three temples in Seoul: Bongeunsa (Gangnam), Jogyesa (Jongno) and Hwagyesa (Gangbuk). Each has six meditation stops.
About 36 minutes at Bongeunsa, 25 at Jogyesa and 23 at Hwagyesa. You can also choose only the halls you like.
No. The TripAudio app and the guides are free, and admission to all three temples is free. Come any time during opening hours.
English and Korean. In the Japanese and Chinese apps the English audio plays.
Yes. The voice guides your breathing and your steps one at a time. Please wear earphones so the grounds stay quiet for others.
