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Bongeunsa Temple Guide: My Favorite Prayer Route + 2026 Buddha’s Birthday Lotus Lanterns & How to Offer Prayers
A frequent visitor’s guide to Bongeunsa Temple in Gangnam, Seoul: my favorite prayer route through Daeungjeon, Buleukbojeon, the Mireuk Daebul Buddha, and more, plus how to offer rice and flowers, use QR donations, and join the 2026 Buddha’s Birthday lotus lantern offering. With Buddha’s Birthday approaching, I made another visit to Bongeunsa Temple — one of my…
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Gilsangsa Temple in Seoul: How a Former Courtesan’s House Became a Peaceful City Sanctuary (Guide + Honest Review)
Once a luxurious courtesan house called Daewongak, Gilsangsa Temple in Seoul is now a serene urban sanctuary. Discover its moving history, the legacy of Venerable Beopjeong, how to get there from Hansung Univ. Station, and an honest first-hand review. I recently visited Gilsangsa Temple in Seongbuk-dong, Seoul — and even now, it’s hard to believe a place…