12/20 Temple Stay

DIALOG>> I am thinking of going on a temple stay.

 I am thinking of going on a temple stay.

I want to go to clear my head.
* clear one's head: 머리를 비우다.

You do exactly what Buddhist monks do.

I heard people can also enjoy the beautiful outdoors around the temple.


TOPIC>> Talk about what people do on a temple stay.

Many Koreans take trips to Buddhist temples to experience the ways of Buddhism.
* experience the ways of: ~의 삶을 경험하다.
ex> I'll help you experience the ways of a vegetarian.
* take a trip: go on a trip, 여행하다
ex> Let's take a trip to the east coast this weekend.

The purpose of the trip is to learn about the teachings of Buddhism.
ex> It's not easy to fully understand the teachings of a certain religion.

People follow the lives of Buddhist monks during their stay.
* Buddhist monk: 스님
ex> This documentary follows the lives of indigenous people.

Ye-bool is sort of a meditation or a prayer to Buddha.
* meditation: 명상

Gong-yang is a vegetarian meal you share with others.

Participants also learn to lectures given by the monks.

People can also enjoy the wonderful nature around the temples.
ex> This trip allowed me to appreciate the natural surroundings.

Temple stays are spiritual opportunities that allow people to connect with their inner selves.
* inner self: 내면의 자아
ex> You should meditate to connect with your spiritual side.


@ I've been putting things off.  할 일을 계속 미뤄 왔어.
Well, enough slacking around then. Get to work! 게으름 충분히 피웠으니까 이젠 일 시작해.

1. I want to take a trip to Brazil one day.
2. I want to experience the ways of New Yorkers.
3. She followed the teachings of Buddhism.
4. SNS are a good way to connect with the world.