Seoul: Temple

Places and attractions in the Temple category

Bongeunsa Temple

Bongeunsa Temple, nestled in the bustling city of Seoul, South Korea, offers a serene oasis amidst urban modernity. This historic Buddhist temple, dating back to the Shilla King Weongseong's reign in 794 AD, stands as a testament to the country's rich religious...

Jogyesa

Main Buddhist temple and grand main hall Jogyesa is a serene oasis of calm in the bustling heart of Seoul, South Korea. As the chief temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, it stands as a spiritual center amidst the urban sprawl, offering a glimpse into the country's rich religious heritage.

Munmyo

Munmyo is Korea's primary temple of Confucius. It is located in central Seoul, South Korea, at 53 Myeongnyun-dong 3-ga, Jongno District, on the campus of Sungkyunkwan University.

Heungcheonsa

Heungcheonsa is a Buddhist temple of the Jogye Order in Seoul, South Korea. It is located at 592 Donam-dong, in the Seongbuk-gu area of the city.

Inwangsa

Inwangsa is a Buddhist temple of the Bonwon Order in Mt. Inwangsan, Seoul, South Korea. It is located at San 2 Muak-dong, in the Jongno-gu area of the city.

Bongwonsa

Bongwon Temple is a South Korean Buddhist temple in Bongwon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, near Yonsei University. Situated to the northeast of the university on the hillside of Ahn Mountain, this is the head temple of the Taego Order of Korean Buddhism.

Doseonsa

Doseonsa is a Buddhist temple of the Jogye Order in Seoul, South Korea. It is located at 264 Ui-dong, in the Gangbuk-gu area of the city and is the largest temple complex on Bukhansan, the most prominent mountain north of Seoul.

Myogaksa

Myogaksa Temple is a Korean Buddhist temple located in the heart of downtown Seoul, South Korea, in the Jongro District, nestled on the east side of Naksan Mountain. It houses the administrative headquarters of the Gwaneum Order of Korean Buddhism.

Gaeunsa

Gaeunsa is a Buddhist temple of the Jogye Order in Seoul, South Korea. Founded in 1396 it is located at 15 Anam 5-dong in the Seongbuk-gu area of the city.

Geumseonsa

Geumseonsa is a Buddhist temple of the Jogye Order in Seoul, South Korea. Believed to have been established before 1405 it is located in 196-1 Gugi-dong in the Jongno-gu area of the city.

International Seon Center

International Seon Center is a Buddhist temple in Yangcheon-gu in Seoul, South Korea. It opened in November 2010 under direct management of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. The Center is in a new “planned city” in Mok-dong, with 10,500 square metres of floor space, standing seven stories above ground and three stories below.

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