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Exploring Jogyesa Temple
Jogyesa Temple is located in central Seoul and is one of the most important Buddhist temples. The temple was established in 1910 and the building was in 1937. It is a place for people to come together for worship, including meditation and rituals, to connect with their spirituality, and find peace and inner calm.
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March 4, 2023
By Chunghee Jung
Jogyesa Temple is located in central Seoul and is one of the most important Buddhist temples. The temple was established in 1910 and the building was in 1937. It is a place for people to come together for worship, including meditation and rituals, to connect with their spirituality, and find peace and inner calm.
At Jogyesa Temple, there are often events and exhibitions that showcase Korean culture such as traditional dances, musical performances, classes where you can make lotus lanterns, and tea ceremonies. These events are especially frequent around the celebration of Buddha’s Birthday, which will fall on April 8, 2023 according to the Lunar calendar.
Celebration of Buddha’s Birthday, which was held in Jogyesa Temple in front of the Main Hall (the Great Hero Hall) photo by Chunghee Jung
Since Jogyesa Temple is located in the heart of Seoul, there are many attractions around the temple for tourists to visit such as Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Insa-dong, and Cheonggyecheon.
If you are planning a visit to Jogyesa Temple, here is some information about the site and programs. First, tours of Jogyesa Temple are regularly offered and include visits to the following monuments: Great Hero Hall, Paradise Hall, Avalokiteshvara Hall (the Bodhisattva of Compassion), and the Bell Pavilion. These monuments are significant to the site and learning about them will enrich your understanding of Buddhism.
At Jogyesa Temple, you are welcome to join in the rituals where mantras are chanted. The chanting rituals occur four times each day, at 4:30 am, 10:30am, 2:00 pm, and 6:00 pm. Sometimes the schedule may change depending on the special event or prayer. When you join a ritual, you can learn about and experience the three vows of Buddhism and why practitioners must bow 108 times to.
The International Dharma Instructors Association (IDIA) also offers a free one-day temple stay. The experience includes making a Lotus flower lantern, writing a postcard, copying proverbs; or with a Buddhist Nun (fee of 30,000 won for two hours), you can attend a tea ceremony, and a singing ball meditation.
Lotus Lantern Making at Jogyesa Temple photo by Chunghee Jung
Jogyesa Temple Etiquette
In Buddhism, chanting is a type of spiritual practice, of repetitively reciting certain words or phrases in Sanskrit, Pali or other languages, in unison or solo sometimes, accompanied by musical instruments such as bells, drums, or wooden ball. The objective is to purify the mind, create positive energy, express devotion to the Buddha or other Buddhist figures, and connect with the divine. Chanting May also help cultivate mindfulness and wisdom.
All of us with IDIA look forward to welcoming you to Jogyesa Temple to learn more about Buddhism, to connect with your spirituality, and find peace and inner calm.
Decorations of chrysanthemum flowers for Autumn in the Jogyesa temple photo by Chunghee Jung