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Ah, everything is decorated beautifully with flowers.
Everything that Virojana Buddha has created is clean and pure…

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The Buddha’s teachings purifies our bodies and minds in this material world.

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The Buddha’s merciful way gives us peace and unites us through compassionate food.

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The name Guemsuam is derived from the expression “Guemsugangsan” (“Wonderful Mountains and Rivers”)and it was named by Venerable Ilta. I have lived in Guemsuam for the past 25 years.

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Here at Guemsuam, you will find aged fermented foods in earthen vessels and seasonal foods with various colors, textures and flavors.

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Many cancer patients and people suffering from atophy have come and been cured. There is a medicine for every disease.

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However, if you cannot get rid of your toxic habits and desires of your mind, we lose sense of ourselves.

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Here at Guemsuam, we get to learn how we can purify ourselves from our toxic behaviors.

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Aren’t you curious of how we can live without sadness, heartbreak, suffering and pain?

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This has to start from within us.

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We need to practice becoming more mindful and learn how to change our way of thinking.

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