In this cooking class, you'll make traditional Korean temple food at Beomeosa Temple on the slopes of Geumjeongsan Mountain in Busan. First, learn the philosophy of temple food, made with seasonal ingredients and without meat, fish or pungent ingredients like garlic and onion. Then prepare several seasonal dishes under the guidance of an expert from a temple food research institute. After cooking, enjoy a mindful meal in a calm atmosphere. The class takes place at a working temple where monks still practice, in a small group of up to 8 people.

Learn traditional Korean temple food
at Beomeosa on Geumjeongsan Mountain

This roughly 2-hour cooking class with an English-speaking instructor takes place on the 2nd floor of the Beomeosa Seon Culture Education Center. Leave the city behind and experience cooking and dining in the quiet atmosphere of a mountain temple. Classes run in small groups of up to 8 people.

Hear the philosophy behind temple food

Temple food is a traditional Korean cuisine practiced by Buddhist monks for centuries. It is fully vegetarian, avoiding meat, fish and pungent ingredients such as garlic and onion, and focuses on natural flavors, seasonal ingredients and balance. The class begins with an introduction to this philosophy.

Cook seasonal dishes with an expert

Under the guidance of an expert from a temple food research institute, prepare several seasonal dishes using traditional techniques and fresh ingredients. You'll learn not only recipes but also a mindful approach to food.

Enjoy a mindful meal in a calm atmosphere

After cooking, enjoy a mindful meal inspired by temple traditions. Slowly savor the food you made and spend some peaceful time.

• Please check your mobile voucher by email or in the WAUG app.
• Please come to the 2nd floor of the Beomeosa Seon Culture Education Center by your start time (10:00 AM or 1:00 PM).
• Valid only on the selected date and time.

Meeting point :
Beomeosa Seon Culture Education Center
대한민국 부산광역시 금정구 상마1길 20

Meeting point guide:
The cooking class takes place on the 2nd floor of the Seon Culture Education Center, in front of the Great Bell Tower within Beomeosa Temple.

Restrictions

• Not suitable for children under 10.
• Not suitable for people with food allergies.
• A minimum of 5 people is required to book.

What to bring

• Please wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing.

On-site information

• The class takes place at a working temple where monks practice.
• Cooking focuses on plant-based seasonal ingredients.
• Classes run in small groups of up to 8 people.
• Wheelchair accessible.
• Smoking, alcohol and drugs, chewing gum, littering, fireworks and lighting fires are not allowed in the temple.