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Jogyesa Temple (조계사)

Jogyesa Temple (조계사)
  • Jogyesa Temple (조계사)
  • Jogyesa Temple (조계사)
  • Jogyesa Temple (조계사)
  • Jogyesa Temple (조계사)
  • Jogyesa Temple (조계사)
  • Jogyesa Temple (조계사)
  • Jogyesa Temple (조계사)
  • Jogyesa Temple (조계사)
  • Jogyesa Temple (조계사)
  • Jogyesa Temple (조계사)
  • Jogyesa Temple (조계사)
  • Jogyesa Temple (조계사)
  • Jogyesa Temple (조계사)
  • Jogyesa Temple (조계사)
  • Jogyesa Temple (조계사)
  • Jogyesa Temple (조계사)
  • Jogyesa Temple (조계사)
  • Jogyesa Temple (조계사)
  • Jogyesa Temple (조계사)
  • Jogyesa Temple (조계사)
  • Jogyesa Temple (조계사)
  • Jogyesa Temple (조계사)
  • Jogyesa Temple (조계사)
  • Jogyesa Temple (조계사)
  • Jogyesa Temple (조계사)
  • Jogyesa Temple (조계사)
  • Jogyesa Temple (조계사)
  • Jogyesa Temple (조계사)
  • Jogyesa Temple (조계사)
  • Jogyesa Temple (조계사)
  • Jogyesa Temple (조계사)
  • Jogyesa Temple (조계사)
  • Jogyesa Temple (조계사)
  • Jogyesa Temple (조계사)

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Address
55, Ujeongguk-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
서울특별시 종로구 우정국로 55 (견지동)
Type
Temples/ Religious Sites
Inquiries
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-732-2115
Homepage
www.jogyesa.kr
(Korean, English, Japanese)
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  • Information
    Introduction
    Jogyesa Temple is the center of Zen Buddhism in Korea, and is famous for being located in the city. From the busy streets of Jongno, follow the road towards Anguk Subway Station, and you will see Jogyesa Temple. The first thing you will notice at the temple are the lovely trees. These locust trees and baeksong trees in front of the Daeungjeon, the main temple building, are about 500 years old. One locust tree is about 26-meter high, and in the summer, provides a large amount of shade to enhance the mood of the temple. The baeksong tree is designated as a Natural Monument. The Daeungjeon building is a stately building built in 1938. The Dancheong is particularly beautiful with all the different colors painted on it, and inside the building is the statue of Seokgamoni. In front of the Daeungjeon building, you can also see a seven-storey stone pagoda containing Jinsinsari.

    Jogyesa Temple does not give off the solemn and traditional air of the other temples located deep in the mountains, or offer the seasonal scenery of the mountains and the sea. But because it is located in the middle of the city, the transportation is convenient, and is well connected to the surrounding areas. It is good for tourists on a tight schedule. Along the street around Jogyesa Temple are many Buddhist specialty shops, selling such things as prayer beads, Buddhist writings, incense, as well as souvenirs such as dolls and key chains. If you are interested in Buddhism, these stores may be worth looking around.

    Telephone
    +82-2-732-2115

    Fax
    +82-2-720-1391

    Closed
    N/A (Open all year round)

    Activity Information
    Temple stay

    Operating Hours
    24 hours
    Daeungjeon and Geungnakjeon 04:00-21:00

    Parking Facilities
    Available (Limited parking space. Use of public transportation recommended)

    Admission Fees
    Free

    Restrooms
    Available

    Facilities for the Handicapped
    - Designated elevator
    - Use the separate parking lot and restroom in the Korean Buddhism History and Culture Memorial Hall.
    - Accessible wheelchair ramp to Daewonjeon Hall
    - Call at +82-2-732-2183 (Wonsimhoe: Jogyesa Temple’s voluntary group for the handicapped) for guide service.
    - Sign language Buddhist ceremony takes place at 11:00 every Sunday morning.
    - Accessible to the Buddhist sanctuary by the ramp, but, not available inside the sanctuaries.

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