World Meditation Tourism Temple Stay to be Held in Three Sessions
Three Sessions of Dasanilmi Program at Daeheungsa, a Top Wellness Tourism Destination in Jeollanam-do
Daeheungsa, a representative tourist attraction in Haenam, Jeollanam-do, announced that it will hold a special meditation experience program called ‘Dasanilmi (Tea and Zen One Flavor) Temple Stay’ three times in September, combining tea and Zen.
The core healing program at Daeheungsa, a key part of Haenam tourism, will take place on September 12-13, 20-21, and 27-28, hosted by Jeollanam-do and Haenam-gun, and organized by Daeheungsa, representing the temple experience program of Jeollanam-do meditation tourism.
Contents of Daeheungsa Healing Program, from Tea Meditation to Night Moonlight Tea Gathering
This temple experience program, held at the millennium-old Daeheungsa, designated as a World Heritage site, and Iljiam, consists of various wellness tour contents such as Zen tea meditation, Zen tea gathering, silent walking meditation, dawn prayer, temple dessert making experience, silent work meditation, SNS photo contest, and starlight and moonlight tea gatherings.
Main Meditation Experience Programs
This temple stay will feature various experiential events including ΔZen Tea Meditation ΔZen Tea Gathering ΔSilent Walking Meditation ΔSNS Photo Contest ΔTemple Dessert Making ΔSilent Work Meditation ΔStarlight and Moonlight Tea Gathering.
Zen tea meditation is a tea meditation experience accompanied by traditional Zen tea methods according to the rules of the Zen center, and the Zen tea gathering will be a healing time to savor Daeheungsa's traditional roasted tea while listening to teachings.
Silent walking meditation is a journey walking silently from Daeheungsa to Iljiam, and the starlight and moonlight tea gathering will be a night healing program sharing tea against the backdrop of the night view of Duryunsan.
The traditional dessert making experience will be a cultural experience of Jeollanam-do, and through silent work meditation, participants will experience a process of purifying the mind through silent cleaning practice.
The Special Charm of Haenam Meditation Travel, Wellness Experience at the Sacred Place of Korean Tea Culture
Daeheungsa, known as the sacred place of Korean tea culture, is a representative temple in Jeollanam-do, and this temple stay program is the core of Haenam healing travel, providing deep reflection and healing time through tea.
Bupun, the director of Daeheungsa Temple Stay, stated, “Conducting meditation tourism through tea at Daeheungsa and Iljiam, the birthplace of tea and Zen, is significant in many ways,” and added, “It is a Jeollanam-do wellness tourism program that helps recover the self isolated in the digital age and find happiness.”
Selected as an Excellent Wellness Tourism Destination by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Including Two Places in Jeollanam-do Among 11 Nationwide
Daeheungsa was recently selected as an excellent wellness tourism destination by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization, enhancing the status of healing tourism in Jeollanam-do. Among 66 places nationwide, 11 were selected, including Daeheungsa in Haenam and the Jeollanam-do Mental Health Healing Center in Jangheung.
Wellness tourism refers to tourism aimed at health and healing, including relaxation, spas, and food, and Daeheungsa has been recognized as an excellent tourist destination in the fields of healing and meditation, strengthening the competitiveness of Haenam tourism.
The Essence of Jeollanam-do Temple Experience at a Millennium-Old Heritage Site
Daeheungsa is a millennium-old temple registered as a World Heritage site, and this meditation tourism temple stay offers a special opportunity to experience the value of cultural heritage and traditional Buddhist culture during a trip to Jeollanam-do.
In particular, through programs linked with Iljiam, it will showcase Daeheungsa's differentiated wellness tourism content and is expected to contribute to revitalizing tourism in the Haenam area. Through tea meditation experiences and temple healing programs, it aims to help modern people relieve stress and enhance mental health.
Meanwhile, this Dasanilmi Temple Stay is expected to establish itself as a new model of Haenam tourism and positively impact the development of meditation tourism in Jeollanam-do.
Written by/Editor of Healing News Hyesun Oh Ji-hyun
