At 800 meters above sea level, deep in a forested mountain range, our campus is not a retreat students visit — it is where they live each day. A quiet, safe, intentional place designed for learning, reflection, and healthy growth.
Our campus grew from a vision first set down in 2003 — to build a learning home where young minds can rest, focus, and reach further. What began as a dream is now the everyday setting of BDS: forest air, mountain stillness, and a rhythm that protects the conditions for real growth.
Students at BDS do not just attend classes — they live a structured day built on four foundations that support focused learning and steady personal growth.
The day begins gently. Students arrive at calm surroundings and wind down from the speed of the outside world, so that real focus and real sleep are possible.
Daily body practice — breathing, walking meditation, martial arts, and outdoor activity — keeps the body capable and the mind clear.
Guided meditation is a daily practice, not an occasional class. Students learn to focus, to notice their emotions, and to return to stillness before and after studying.
Reading, writing, quiet reflection, and honest conversation. These are treated as essential skills for university, work, and life — not extras.
A typical day moves from quiet beginnings into focused academic work and then back into reflection. Meals, movement, and silence are treated as parts of the education — not interruptions to it.
Each day of the week carries a guiding theme — a Chinese character with a long tradition of meaning. Together they shape a weekly rhythm that helps students move between study, movement, stillness, and community.
Every space on our campus has a purpose — to rest the body, to feed it well, to focus the mind, and to bring students together. Parents are welcome to visit and see each one in person.
Traditional warm-floor residences — small, clean, and designed for real rest. Students sleep here in calm, safe rooms supervised by residential staff.
Open, light-filled living spaces overlooking the forest. Reading, small conversations, and quiet recovery take place here every day.
Temple-style meals — fresh, seasonal, and mostly plant-based. Meals are shared slowly, together, as part of the daily practice.
A quiet hall for morning meditation and evening closing practice. Students learn here what it means to settle the mind.
A collection of books in English, Korean, and other languages. Quiet, warm, with long hours for reading and research.
Walking trails, outdoor practice areas, and open ground for movement, sport, and seasonal events.
A small window into the setting where BDS students spend their days. Families are always welcome to visit and see it in person.
Sending a child to a boarding campus is a meaningful decision. These are the things we believe matter most — and that we work on every day.
Residential staff live on campus. Rooms are supervised, health is monitored, and families are kept informed of their child's wellbeing.
Fresh mountain air, temple-style meals, real sleep, and a balanced rhythm of study, movement, and rest.
A campus away from urban distraction, small classes, and mentors who know each student by name.
Parents are invited to visit, to observe a day on campus, and to speak with teachers and residential staff directly.
The best way to understand BDS is to stand in the forest, share a meal, and watch a day unfold. We warmly invite families to visit and meet us.