Danseok Library in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, will run a meditation course for adults, Healing Singing Bowl and Tea Meditation, on Wednesday mornings from 18 November to 9 December. One of four reading and culture programmes for the second half of 2026, it is free to attend, although participants must pay for materials.
Four Wednesdays of meditation over a cup of tea
The course consists of four sessions. On 18 November, participants will try tea meditation to become aware of their five senses; on 25 November, compassionate-hands tea meditation to comfort themselves; on 2 December, invitation tea meditation to express gratitude; and on 9 December, invitation tea meditation for healing. Each tea meditation session will be followed by singing bowl healing meditation. The course offers a way into meditation through physical sensations, such as the aroma and warmth of tea and the resonance of a singing bowl.
Six places; bring a yoga mat and blanket
Classes will run from 10.30am to noon in the children’s reading room, inside the second-floor reading room at Danseok Library. There are six places for adults, with four reserve places also available. Participants should bring personal items to keep warm, such as a yoga mat, blanket and cushion. The materials fee is 40,000 won (10,000 won per session), covering brewed tea, teacups, a tea tray, refreshments and use of singing bowls; it is payable directly to the instructor. Bank account details will be sent by text message later.
What is different about meditating at a library?
A local library is a place anyone can visit without hesitation. Even those who find meditation centres intimidating can experience meditation for the first time while stopping by to borrow a book. If closing your eyes and letting go of your thoughts feels difficult, holding a teacup and listening to sounds can be a good place to start. Danseok Library is also running other programmes as part of the same series: Make Your Own Accessories with Light and Colour for adults, and a Silla history experience and an aromatherapy zero-waste course for primary school pupils.
Applications open until 6pm on 13 November; places are allocated first come, first served
Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis for each course via the Cultural Classes Information and Applications section under Reading and Culture Events on the Gyeongju City Library website. Applications open at 10am on 3 November and close at 6pm on 13 November. For enquiries, contact Danseok Library on 054-779-8916 or 054-779-8919.
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