CULTURAL
Cooking Class / 4 hours
Tour Highlights
- Cooking
Seoul (- - -)
Discover the deep philosophy and unique flavors of Korean temple cuisine at the Korean Temple Food Culture Center. This hands-on experience offers more than just cooking - it is a journey into the mindfulness, balance, and harmony that define Buddhist culinary traditions.
Begin by learning about the principles of barugongyang (the monastic meal ceremony) and the values behind temple food - simplicity, gratitude, and respect for nature. Then, under the guidance of an experienced temple food instructor, you’ll prepare dishes using fresh, seasonal ingredients without meat, fish, garlic, or onions.
As you cook, you’ll experience the peaceful rhythm of temple life, focusing on each movement and ingredient with mindfulness. After cooking, enjoy your meal in a tranquil setting, sharing reflections with fellow participants. This program offers a rare opportunity to taste the spiritual side of Korean cuisine and to understand how food can become a path to inner peace and harmony. Available on Wednesdays and Friday afternoon.
