Templestay is a unique cultural experience program which lets you experience the life of Buddhist practitioners which preserve the 1,700-year-old history of Korean Buddhism, at traditional temples.

It’s a time to search for your True Self and become one with your Original Nature. We hope that Templestay helps you to clear your mind so that you can have a turning point when you return to your ordinary life having through a wide experience of the world. Now let’s journey to Seon practice and filial piety. The temple’s various programs including prayers, tea ceremony and meditation sessions will help you explore your inner side and appreciate filial piety in a way that enhances your happiness – together with other people at the temple.

During the Korean War, Cheorwon was called the “delta of steel” for the ferocious battles that took place there. Today it is a security area with a constant flow of visitors. The area is not just for those revisiting a decades-old war. It has become an extensive grain-producing region and home to a massive man made lake in habited by rare seasonal birds like cranes, white-naped cranes, and the white-fronted goose that take sanctuary in this former war zone during the winter.

And, this weekend, we are going to discover this small town on the DMZ, for understand Korea. Also, you will have a tremendous amount of fun and great chance to see the beautiful scenery along the Hantan River. And, more adventurous RIVER RAFTING is also waiting for you! Don’t hesitate to join us!

How was your trip to Busan? This week, we are going to have fun with leisure and explore more hidden hit places in Seoul. You can feel winter by being at the ice rink and ice-skating at Korea University Ice Rink most recently built. Then we will be headed to the Children’s Grand Park and return to the innocence of your childhood by experiencing Zoo part of the park. Even more, at night, we will relax our bodies and enjoy real summer night with beer at Ttukseom Hangang Park which is one of the biggest and most popular parks along the Han River.

That’s not all. On Sunday, we will visit Sinsadong Garosu-gil and you can find fashionable people having an exceptional and unique sense of style and beautiful places with full of café, restaurants, bars and boutique shops. Garosu-gil will captivate you if you like to walk, have a cup of tea, or just simply look around.

We will show you Valencia, you will try the “Original Paella Valenciana”, we will have the biggest party and the most important, we will meet trainees from all around the world!!!!

We will manage your accommodation for the weekend( River Hostel of Valencia), your meals and activities to make it a perfect weekend.

Registration form (obligatory to fill it): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1dB3yJVHqtaB_d1iNVqz4kYj-rQYzhr0wR0GjAAt697o/viewform

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Busan is Korea’s second largest city with close to 4 million people. It also serves as the country’s main port for international cargo, as well as passenger ferries to Japan and Jeju Island. Busan is known for its beaches, hot springs, nature reserves and events such as the city’s renowned international film festival held each fall(unfortunately we cannot join now, but we have the International Rock Festival!). The Busan fish market has a huge selection of fresh seafood in the early morning. Busan is a good destination for those seeking a more laid back atmosphere than Seoul. Located at the southern tip of the Korean peninsula, Busan’s important port gives the city an international flair, with sailors from around the world trooping through and a growing number of tourists.

Since we spent several times in Seoul for our weekend, we think it’s time to seek for other places in Korea. And Busan is the best choice for this time since we meet a good opportunity for rock and roll! Can’t wait for the weekend!

London is the capital and economic centre of England and the UK. With over 8 million inhabitants, it is the largest city in the European Union. It has a rich history spanning 2000 years, since the time of the Roman Empire, and was the centre of the rise and eventual decline of the most extensive Empire in the history of the world. Since the breakup of the British Empire, it has seen extensive diversification, and now is home to an extensive mix of peoples, cultures and religions.

We’ve a lot to get through in three days then. During this weekend, we hope to introduce you to one of the modern world’s great cities, taking in some of the sights, culture and history, but most importantly having fun with other trainees from across the UK and Europe.