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Jogyesa

1395 establishments in Asia14th-century establishments in KoreaBuddhist temples in SeoulBuddhist temples of the Jogye OrderJongno District
Korean culture
Jogyesa Temple (1509839597)
Jogyesa Temple (1509839597)

Jogyesa (Jogye Temple) is the chief temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. The building dates back to the late 14th century and became the order's chief temple in 1936. It thus plays a leading role in the current state of Seon Buddhism in South Korea. The temple was first established in 1395, at the dawn of the Joseon Dynasty; the modern temple was founded in 1910 and initially called "Gakhwangsa". The name was changed to "Taegosa" during the period of Japanese rule, and then to the present name in 1954. Jogyesa is located in Gyeonji-dong, Jongno-gu, in downtown Seoul. Natural monument No. 9, an ancient white pine tree, is located within the temple grounds. Jogyesa Temple is located in one of the most popular cultural streets in Seoul, Insa-dong, near the Gyeongbokgung Palace.

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Jogyesa
Eulji-ro, Seoul Sindang-dong

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서울 한양도성

Eulji-ro
04566 Seoul, Sindang-dong
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