Taking a meal is very important training way in Buddhism.
I heard several times that the dinner manner in Buddhism was not easy from my friend who had participated in the temple stay.
Having a meal was an important ceremony in the Yeongsanjae Ritual.
I didn’t expect the luncheon was a part of the yeongsanjae ritual, more over, it looked like very important part of the ritual.
Before beginning ceremony, they told that taking a photo of the scene of the monks eating meal in the stage was strictly prohibited.
The name of the ceremony was the restaurant ceremony.
At first, they introduce the monks and the nuns attending this ritual.
And they sat at the stage and meals were prepared for distribution.
The bowls for the meal were distributed.
One set of the bowls were composed of 4 bowls, one for the rice, one for the stew and 2 for the side dishes.
As you know, all monks and nuns must be strict vegetarians.
There were complicated processes before having a meal
Dances with drum
Dances with Bara, Buddhist music instrument
Music and songs
2 nuns were sitting at the center of the stage.
They danced slowly, that scenery reminded me of the Japanese traditional dance.
Their dance seemed to have specific meanings.
The process of the restaurant ceremony was so complicated, and it took so long time.
Nuns dance was the most impressive during the restaurant ceremony
Finally all meals were distributed.
It was already past 1 pm.
After the restaurant ceremony, more than 4 hours ceremony was scheduled.
The Yeongsanjae ritual was performed all day long.
I could not stay longer. I was hungry and exhausted.
I left later part of the ceremony for next mission.
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Love the story and also the pictures
The Yeongsanjae ritual @slowwalker is interesting to watch because of the way they make a ritual even on eating their foods. It is a colorful ritual. I think they don't use glasses for drinking, they use bowls too.
Hahaha
That's right
Truly a strange ritual I have never heard of before
Each country has a ritual that differs from that of the other country
Really special photography
That is a very long ritual. But it looks like it is a beautiful and very enjoyable one :D Once again not failing to portrait the scene perfectly :D Such an amazing job!
@slowwalker, Absolutely brilliant consideration and never know & see before restaurant ceremony In Yeongsanjae ritual. It's various experience to mine. Sri Lankan Buddhism haven't play any music instruments or dance ceremonies.
Nuns dance slowly and awesome. After read your blog I watched Korean Ceremony In Yeongsanjae Ritual for looked live it. It's so impressive and traditional dance seems. Other Bara dances also nice to see my eyes. Nice you decided to shared.
Interesting.
I'd like to see Buddhist ceremony in Sri Lanka
Oh what an honour to be present at the ceremony. To see the food being blessed and shared with all is humbling. What was your next mission?
Ummm.
Looking around Korean culture and history.
Next must be about Korean Buddhism, may be
I hope there is more about Korean Buddhism.
The discipline of the Buddhist Monk I have always found very impressive. I really love this religion of peace and wisdom. Frankly I don't think I've ever met a Buddhist I didn't like! And one more comment, why did that big bowl of kimchi in the second to last photo have me start salivating like a dog! Thanks for sharing and thank you so much for your support with my efforts here on Steemit as well. I'm off to Belfast Ireland Friday, then Prague Shortly after. Have a great day!- Dan
Thank you for comment
Good luck to your travel
Thank you for sharing your story @slowwalker.
Eating is the nourishing action that deserves our full attention :)
Yes, you are right
Nice ceremony and ritual did not know that culture friend, thank you for sharing with us
Thank you for reading
My goodness, this was beautiful. Truly a long ceremony, but so meaningful. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Thank you.
It was very long lol
I greet the very nice form of the message
Wow that means that you are limited to some actions with the photos because of their culture, likewise still very interesting its culture, in general the photos I loved thanks for bringing this excellent work!
Thank you so much
If movies taught me anything its that all those guys are martial arts masters
You such a beautiful religion. I love the culture you have shared lately with us on the religious group. The dresses are so nice and perculiar too. Thanks for today @slowwalker
Your photos, in the best way, convey the emotions of the participants of this ceremony. Good luck to you and Love.
Thank you so much
That looks like a really interesting ceremony! I'm sure I would be hungry by the time it was over, but it's good to have that kind of experience.
The ceremony really looks so cool, it looks like what I watch in movies. The decoration and the costumes for the restaurant ceremony are so beautiful. Looks like Buddhist love ceremonies?
It looks such a serene and a holistic ritual, also signifying how important food is to a human body and so much of respect to what that nurtures us.
You are very lucky to witness all of these things. I am sure all the time you spent here is worthwhile.
Thank you.
It was a nice opportunity for me
I love seeing these glimpses in to your culture @slowwalker. Beautiful photography as always.
Thank you so much.
I need to learn photography from you
Interesting culture, wish to visit korea!
so beautiful pictures 😍
I'm heading to South Korea (Seoul, Busan, Jeju) in a couple of weeks' time and @slowwalker you've just made me even more excited!
Thanks for sharing, sounds like an interesting ceremoney to have witnessed and you too some great pics.