tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post3589262017035582027..comments2024-03-28T01:19:35.439-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: Our Beomeosa Templestay experience!Kevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-86634658207113030912014-10-22T22:21:52.333-04:002014-10-22T22:21:52.333-04:00The temple grounds were amazing, they would have e...The temple grounds were amazing, they would have even been more beautiful if it weren't for all of the construction going on but it has to been done in order to keep the buildings in good condition.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-7869728674908678592014-10-22T22:18:14.320-04:002014-10-22T22:18:14.320-04:00Yes, the sitting was certainly hard on the hips, l...Yes, the sitting was certainly hard on the hips, legs and our butts but generally we weren't sitting like that for too long at a time. <br /><br />Korean Buddhism consists mostly of Seon lineage, which is similar to India and Chinese Buddhism but closely relates to Zen.<br /><br />Too funny that you thought about us when seeing the ostrich! We certainly had some fun with our encounters with them.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-31409079726948192502014-10-22T15:54:17.993-04:002014-10-22T15:54:17.993-04:00This whole experience looks fabulous. I love the ...This whole experience looks fabulous. I love the statues and the temple. The price is not bad either. Thank you for sharing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-82154378788432884462014-10-22T10:12:57.758-04:002014-10-22T10:12:57.758-04:00A few years ago, I had a mini-meditation experienc...A few years ago, I had a mini-meditation experience at a Zen Buddhist monastery in Japan. It was only for 15 minutes, but after only a few minutes my hips were killing me which made it kind of difficult to concentrate on anything else. What type of monastery was the one you visited? Earlier this year we traveled in Thailand, Laos and Cambodia where they are Theraveda Buddhists. Supposedly, Theraveda Buddhists don't exactly believe in a supreme being, but as you experienced, Buddhists are all about the rules, so there clearly is an intense organized religion aspect. Nice photos. Speaking of photos, I thought of you when we encountered an ostrich in Australia two days ago. :)Suzanne Fluhr https://www.blogger.com/profile/15164389928331501665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-91386778045805363872014-10-21T22:25:36.923-04:002014-10-21T22:25:36.923-04:00Thanks Sherry, yes, it is definitely best to see t...Thanks Sherry, yes, it is definitely best to see the photos in full size. We loved that header picture too, it is now one of our most favourite photos over the seven years of our travels.<br /><br />It certainly is a lifetime experience and one we won't forget.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-36935332472954214152014-10-21T22:22:43.772-04:002014-10-21T22:22:43.772-04:00Thank you Irene! That is exactly what we were tryi...Thank you Irene! That is exactly what we were trying to convey with this blog post. Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-27520554302444842832014-10-21T22:21:05.994-04:002014-10-21T22:21:05.994-04:00Thank you Carole, is was a very interesting experi...Thank you Carole, is was a very interesting experience to say the least.<br /><br />Making the necklace was actually hard work, at least stringing the beads was. You do a full bow, then string a bead, then do a full bow, then string a bead until you have completed 108 bows. All of this is done while being timed by the monk with a wooden clapper thing. It was very tiring and quite physical but at the same time rewarding as you saw the beads going on. Yes we did keep the necklaces.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-70275683221028374522014-10-21T22:16:09.715-04:002014-10-21T22:16:09.715-04:00No the first comment didn't go through, I find...No the first comment didn't go through, I find that happens to me the odd time with Blogger.<br /><br />We didn't manage doing the 108 bows either, I think we missed about a dozen of them or so but we certainly gave it our best effort. Luckily they aren't super strict on that and told us to do only as many as we felt we could physically and comfortably manage.<br /><br />You have a beautiful country to live in. We actually will be in your neck of the woods this coming weekend. We will be in Gimcheon, so not really too far away.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-31167252881747334852014-10-21T22:10:05.519-04:002014-10-21T22:10:05.519-04:00Definitely!Definitely!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-33768057781122803442014-10-21T22:09:47.510-04:002014-10-21T22:09:47.510-04:00The hiking was gorgeous!
Eating the food was fin...The hiking was gorgeous! <br /><br />Eating the food was fine because it was buffet style so you take only what you think you like and how much you think you can eat. We really had no problem with the food other than the fact some of it was not gluten free so we just didn't take those items.<br /><br />Sitting on the floor probably the hardest part, that and the 108 bows.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-14592620283576400022014-10-21T22:06:32.429-04:002014-10-21T22:06:32.429-04:00Thank you Betsy! The photo of the monk standing at...Thank you Betsy! The photo of the monk standing at the top of the mountain is now one of our most favourite photos.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-14531619724586059062014-10-21T22:05:17.884-04:002014-10-21T22:05:17.884-04:00When we travel we love to try and get as much expo...When we travel we love to try and get as much exposure as we can with the locals and how they live their lives. To us it is almost more important than just seeing the country, it's the culture that makes the country stand out.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-854015689273949282014-10-21T22:02:24.045-04:002014-10-21T22:02:24.045-04:00The temple is beautiful and huge, unfortunately th...The temple is beautiful and huge, unfortunately they had a lot of construction and restoration work going on so it wasn't as pretty as it could have been but this work must be done in order to preserve the temple buildings. It was interesting watching about six men hand painting all intricate designs on the building they were working on.<br /><br />The sitting cross-legged and the 108 bows pretty much did us in but it was a great experience all the same.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-74232542122254832162014-10-20T22:52:03.353-04:002014-10-20T22:52:03.353-04:00I read this post yesterday on my phone and knew I ...I read this post yesterday on my phone and knew I could not comment until I saw these pictures full size on my laptop. All I can say is WOW! What a fabulous experience. Your header picture is just beyond words. I would love to have done this. You both look great in the attire. You are definitely having once in a life time experiences. SO glad you did this so I could see it and dream about doing it myself.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-75411033398106684152014-10-20T22:31:44.589-04:002014-10-20T22:31:44.589-04:00What a fascinating account of a special experience...What a fascinating account of a special experience! Loved reading about it and seeing the great photos that took the reader there with you. Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13869095674448801447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-83974234358643935212014-10-20T20:23:04.628-04:002014-10-20T20:23:04.628-04:00Your templestay was fascinating. I enjoyed going ...Your templestay was fascinating. I enjoyed going along with you and, personally, would have enjoyed making the bead necklace. Did you get to keep them?Carole Terwilliger Meyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07421213159579496045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-66883115233473138212014-10-20T16:41:37.582-04:002014-10-20T16:41:37.582-04:00No idea if my first comment went through or not. I...No idea if my first comment went through or not. I haven't done a temple stay in a long time, and they are fantastic experiences. The 108 bows can be grueling, and I must admit I have never it all the way! Nice to hear that you are enjoying your stay in Korea. I've lived here for almost 15 years. I in Daejeon, between Seoul and Daegu. Enjoy the rest of your stay!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14262935961818183355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-12799581187046571412014-10-20T16:14:41.899-04:002014-10-20T16:14:41.899-04:00Once in a lifetime experience!
Sft xOnce in a lifetime experience!<br /><br />Sft xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17545087114808861192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-58293743130978299042014-10-20T15:13:26.760-04:002014-10-20T15:13:26.760-04:00I love the sound of the hiking, the eating everyth...I love the sound of the hiking, the eating everything whether you like it or not - not so much. A stay at the Beomeosa Temple would definitely be an experience.My husband would never be able to sit on the floor in any kind of comfortable position so not sure he'd be game.HikeBikeTravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09912310608396833772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-88156937883007319972014-10-20T09:24:05.489-04:002014-10-20T09:24:05.489-04:00What a unique experience. Love the monk photo and ...What a unique experience. Love the monk photo and the colored lanterns/lights.Betsy Wuebkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08806195753329822728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-13663480715272767552014-10-20T08:55:11.539-04:002014-10-20T08:55:11.539-04:00So much of travel is about "seeing" new ...So much of travel is about "seeing" new places but it looks to me like you've taken it a step further and actually "lived" the cultural experience. And what an amazing insight and appreciation you've been able to gain of this society. Thanks for sharing and your photos are great! Anita @ NoParticularPlaceToGohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14704807316472380660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-54460739782835272462014-10-20T06:02:30.619-04:002014-10-20T06:02:30.619-04:00What a fascinating experience. The grounds and bui...What a fascinating experience. The grounds and buildings look beautiful. I'm not sure my body could handle the kneeling and bowing, but it would be an amazing thing to experience.Donna Jankehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16654611289969837061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-54207410375005368572014-10-20T05:42:09.840-04:002014-10-20T05:42:09.840-04:00Congratulations on finding this place and particip...Congratulations on finding this place and participating. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06066342467295532279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-5597471439541807602014-10-20T04:40:53.691-04:002014-10-20T04:40:53.691-04:00Luckily they aren't totally strict on the cros...Luckily they aren't totally strict on the cross-legged sitting on us "trainees" because as much as I tried I couldn't stay that way for too long before I had to reposition my legs.<br /><br />I think we will have to look for that book. What you have said is exactly what they are trying to teach. And yes, I think it would take a while to change people's way of thinking.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-64415565419947861452014-10-20T04:33:38.626-04:002014-10-20T04:33:38.626-04:00Thank you Connie and Barry!Thank you Connie and Barry!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.com