Last weekend Steve, Benjamin and I spent a night at a Buddhist Temple called Kwan Eum Sa, Sa meaning temple in Korean. This was yet another trip offered through the army's activity center. Despite my agony of a terrible sinus infection, this was a cool and divine experience for all of us. It was like camping at the temple and most of you know how much we enjoy camping under the stars. However, at the temple we did have a private room and bath.
Here are just some of the activities that were packed into a two day stay: walking meditation, tea drinking ceremony, threading 108 beads, practicing prostrations, formal monastic meal, chanting, meditating and making lotus lanterns. At the end of the trip we took a tour of the Korea Buddhist University in Daegu city.
Benjamin made friends with many monks. I think he has become "enlightened" now. The different ceremonies and rituals were alluring. It was a really fun family activity surrounded by a breathtaking and stunning scenery in the mountains.
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Benjamin was the life of the party. Honestly, he was so cute the whole time and left an extremely favorable impression on everyone. What a darling and precocious child.
Let's plan on doing the next big MWR thing together with everyone. Can't wait for more opportunities to hang out with you guys.
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