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Find Your Peace in Korea: Temple Stay Experience Guide

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Find Your Peace in Korea: Temple Stay Experience Guide Image Source: Pixabay ( Korean Temple at Sunset ) One summer, feeling burnt out from parenting and everyday life, I decided to try a temple stay at a local temple near Changwon with my child. I thought it might be a good cultural experience for the little one, but in the end, my partner and I were the ones who came back truly healed. Even though it was hard to fully concentrate on meditation with a child around—whispers during silent meals, playful distractions during 108 bows—something about the slowness and calm of that space gently melted away our stress. Why Gen Z is Choosing Silence Over Parties Today’s Gen Z travelers, especially in the U.S., are shifting away from noisy, flashy experiences. Instead, they’re looking for ways to unplug, slow down, and reconnect with themselves. Temple stays in Korea, known for their quiet ambiance and deep cultural roots, are gaining popularity among this group. You’ll see has...