Godowon Healing Center offers something to enjoy for all ages.

The center opened in 2010 with funds donated by Go Do-won’s readers. The property, located in Chungju, North Chungcheong Province, gives visitors an opportunity to have a quiet time to learn more about themselves, away from their daily lives.

The center’s program is very diverse. There is a program for soon-to-be mothers, newly married couples, young adults, and those who suffer from painful disorders. There is also a walking program, where one can take a slow walk while meditating.

The center also welcomes many volunteers to assist in the running of its programs. Every volunteer has to go through a training program, where they learn the basics of meditation and what it means to serve others.

Those who are concerned with their health can check out its “meditation and healthy eating” program. The program consists of meditation sessions and eating healthful food, but overeating is not allowed. 

Those who are single may be interested in checking out the center’s program created exclusively for singles in their 20s to 40s. The program offers an opportunity to make new friends while experiencing different kinds of meditation, including dancing meditation and fragrance meditation.

The center also runs an English-learning camp, named after Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States. It is held twice a year; applications for its winter edition are closed for this year. The next camp will be held in the summer.

Visitors are served with healthful meals throughout their stay. Soybean sprout rice, tofu, and soybean soup are some of its lunch menus. No MSG is used in the kitchen, said director Go.

For more information, call 1644-8421 or visit www.godowoncenter.com.

Morning Letters

Since 2001, Go Do-won has been sending his “Morning Letter” to email subscribers from Monday to Saturday. Each email (in Korean only) consists of a quote from a book as well as a short message written by Go. Those who are interested can subscribe online at www.godowon.com. The website also provides an overview of the books that Go used in writing his letters, as well as an archive of Go’s letters sent since 2001. A smartphone application is also available.

By Claire Lee (dyc@heraldcorp.com)