In the heart of Seoul, just minutes from skyscrapers and shopping centers, stands Jogyesa Temple — the spiritual center of Korean Buddhism. When you walk through the gate and find yourself in a courtyard filled with colorful lanterns, the city noise seems to fade away. This is a place where you can pause, breathe in the scent of incense, and for a moment touch a tradition that spans more than 1,600 years.

Temple History

Buddhism arrived in Korea in the 4th century and remained the state religion for over a thousand years. But during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), Confucianism pushed Buddhis...