Abstract
Templestay has transformed the perception and traditional role of Buddhist monasteries into a hybrid form of leisure and recreational dwelling that transcends religious boundaries. We identify four domains of motivational variables including learning, self-growth, being with nature, and relaxation. Based on data from 299 international participants in Templestay, empirical tests of the hypotheses revealed that motivational domains such as self-growth, nature, and learning exhibited significant differences based on the various socio-demographic backgrounds of international participants. Strategies are suggested for crafting Templestay as a cultural and monastic experience as well as segmenting and targeting international participants based on their needs.
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Chun, Byunggil; ROH, Eugene Y.; and Spralls, Samuel Arvin
(2017)
"Living Like A Monk: Motivations and Experiences of International Participants in Templestay,"
International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage:
Vol. 5:
Iss.
1, Article 6.
doi:https://doi.org/10.21427/D7Z71P
Available at:
https://arrow.tudublin.ie/ijrtp/vol5/iss1/6
DOI
https://doi.org/10.21427/D7Z71P