[Notice] Recruitment for 2025 Fall Semester Temple Stay Program for International Students

2025-11-19     Park Da-yeon

   Dongguk university is now accepting applications for the Temple Stay program for international students. All currently enrolled international students, both undergraduate and graduate, are eligible to apply. The application period runs from November 17th, Monday, 2025 to December 1st, Monday, 2025, and a total of 14 participants will be selected through a Naver Form submission(https://naver.me/5Hr5Hkv3). Priority will be given to students who have not previously taken part in Buddhist cultural experience programs, followed by a first-come, first-served basis. The results will be announced on December 2nd, Tuesday, 2025 via the contact information provided in the application.

   The program will take place from December 11th, Thursday, 2025 to December 12th, Friday, 2025, at the International Zen Center and will include various activities such as a temple tour, meditation, and acrylic mood lamp making. Participants will also receive 10 DreamPATH mileage points.

   Please note that this program does not provide an excused-absence certificate, and the application may close early if the number of applicants exceeds the capacity. Students who are absent on the day of the program may be restricted from participating in future cultural events, so applicants should apply only if they are certain they can attend. If a selected participant is unable to join the program for personal reasons, they must notify the organizers by December 8th, Monday, 2025.