Jogyesa Temple

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Located in the heart of downtown Seoul, it is the Head Temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, a place where you can escape the busy daily life of the city and find a moment of peace.

Audio guide12 stories · about 23 min
Address55 Ujeongguk-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Photo: Francisco Anzola · CC BY 2.0

About Jogyesa Temple

Located in the heart of downtown Seoul, it is the Head Temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, a place where you can escape the busy daily life of the city and find a moment of peace. Founded in 1910, this temple serves as the center of Korean Buddhism. Upon entering the temple grounds, you will face the magnificent Daeungjeon and a Lacebark Pine Tree, a Natural Monument over 500 years old.

Especially as Buddha's Birthday approaches, colorful lanterns fill the temple grounds, creating a spectacular sight that attracts many visitors. It also operates various Buddhist culture experience programs, such as Temple Stay, making it a special space to experience living Korean Buddhism.

What you’ll hear

12 stories · about 23 min

  • IntroJogyesa Temple: The Closest Templeabout 2 min
  • SpotIljumunThe Gate to the World of Truthabout 1 min
  • SpotLacebark Pine TreeThe Years Held in the White Pine Treeabout 1 min
  • SpotStatue of Child BuddhaThe Brightly Smiling Baby Buddha57 sec
  • SpotDaeungjeonWhere the Great Hero Residesabout 4 min
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  • SpotGeungrakjeonThe Sacred World of Amitabha Buddhaabout 1 min
  • SpotBeomjongruThe Four Sounds That Awaken Sentient Beingsabout 2 min
  • SpotPagoda TreeThe Wide Embrace of the Old Treeabout 1 min
  • SpotOctagonal Ten-Story Buddha's True Relic StupaThe Stupa Holding Sacred Relicsabout 2 min
  • SpotGwaneumjeonAvalokiteshvara Bodhisattva Manifested in Modern Timesabout 2 min
  • SpotCentral Buddhist MuseumA City Museum Gathering Treasures from Mountain Templesabout 2 min
  • StoryKorea's Buddhist Center No. 1: The Head Temple of the Jogye Orderabout 3 min
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