10/11 Temple Stay

1. burnt-out: 극도로 피곤한
ex> She's burnt-out from long nights at the office.

2. inner peace: 내면의 평화
ex> Who isn't looking for inner peace?

3. raise the veil: 베일을 걷다, 장막을 걷어 올리다.
ex> This newspaper article raises the veil of government spending.

4. range from A to B: A에서 B까지 이르다
ex> Our clothing lines range from men's casual to pet wear.

5. don [dɑ́n]: (옷을)입다 (opp. doff)
ex> You can't don jeans and a t-shirt to the wedding.

6. unique: 독특한
ex> The new coffee shop isn't very unique and too expensive.
ex> Not everyone is as unique as you.

* get away from: ~에서 벗어나다
* getaway: 휴가
* ritual: 의식, 의례
* cotton robe: 면으로 된 승복
* prostration [prɑ:^|streɪʃn]: 절, 엎드림 ex> prostration before the altar
* monastic: 승려의, 수도승의


@ Just be Zen.  편안하게 생각해.

1. How do I achieve inner peace?
2. The TV show raises the veil on Olympic athletes.
3. Her emotions may range from depression to delight.
4. The company tries too hard to be unique.

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.