Korea: Day Five

Our day began with morning chanting in the temple at 4:30, followed by seated meditation outside on the deck overlooking the mountains. We loved meditating with all the bird and insect sounds around us. Next, walking meditation, then finally it was time for breakfast! Then Sunmudo training again, this time focused on yoga, followed by tea with the Grand Master of the temple, then a Sunmudo demonstration. A temple day is busy and full! We really enjoyed our time there, but we are SO SORE! We stayed the night in Gyeong-ju at a charming guesthouse, and went out for an amazing vegetarian Korean dinner followed by a walk in the town.  

 

Sunmudo demonstration
  
Sunmudo demonstration
  
Sunmudo demonstration
  
Sunmudo demonstration
  
Sunmudo demonstration
  
Sunmudo demonstration
  
The temple
  
The temple
  
Art decorating our dormitory building
  
The Bellus Rose, Gyeong-ju, a bit different from the temple!
  

Just part of the damage from a seven course vegan Korean meal
  
Waiting, waiting, waiting for the bus after dinner