Suwon Bongnyeongsa Temple (봉녕사 (수원))

Explanation

Bongnyeongsa Temple is located at the foothills of Gwanggyosan Mountain. It features various structures, including the main Buddha hall, meditation spaces for monks, and a bell pavilion housing ritual objects like a bell, wooden fish, cloud-shaped gong, and dharma drum. The temple is also home to an 800-year-old juniper tree. Visitors can enjoy tea at the resting space and explore the temple food education center. Templestay programs offer a chance to experience Buddhist culture through activities such as prayer, meditation, temple food making, and tea talks.

Homepage

봉녕사 http://www.bongnyeongsa.org
템플스테이 http://bongnyeongsa.templestay.com/

Information Use

Experience Guide : Templestay

Contact and Information : +82-31-256-4127

Parking facilities : Available

Day off : N/A (Open all year round)

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Location

236-54 Changnyong-daero, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do

Directions

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