Include a dose of tranquilizing activity in your dream Korean vacation by visiting Jogyesa Temple. If you are up for a complete calming experience, opt for a temple stay.
To truly immerse as a traveler, one must pay respect to the local’s religious beliefs. After a stroll in Insadong, one of South Korea’s revered Buddhist temples can be stumbled upon.
Jogyesa Temple features
Adorned by well-groomed topiary, five-century-old trees and mini gardens, a smile on your lips will curve automatically at the sight of the temple’s courtyard with its colorful flower-themed landscape.
Inside the main Buddha Hall, the gigantic Buddhist statues overwhelm with their presence. The 10-story stone pagoda features genuine relics of Shakyamuni Buddha.
Founded in 1910, Jogyesa Temple is deemed as the core of Korean Buddhism. Additionally, it is the head temple of Jogye order, the largest denomination in Korean Buddhism.
Every dusk and dawn, the Dharma drum and temple bell ring a resonating sound enveloping the city. A Korean Buddhist culture and history center is also located in the temple grounds.
Address : Jongno-Gu, Seoul55, Ujeongguk-Ro,
Telephone : 02-768-8523 / Fax : 82-2-720-2299
E-mail : Jogyesa01@templestay.com
Jogyesa Temple Stay
To better understand Korean Buddhism, opt for a temple stay for a complete cultural experience. Encompassing Buddhist practices preserved for 1700 years, the temple stay program includes chanting, meditation, conversation and Buddhist meals to give the interested participant a new life perspective.
Aiming to relax your mind, a variety of temple stay programs is available to fit your preference. Take advantage of its healing and relaxing themes.
Visit Jogyesa Temple website for more details. Check out the gallery below for more beautiful photos of the temple.
*The photos in this visit was in the Autumn of 2019
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