Lotus lanterns and evening chanting at Jogyesa Temple

Self-paid. The blogger paid for this visit.

The head temple of Korean Buddhism's Jogye Order, right between Insadong and Jonggak in central Seoul. It is free and open 24 hours, and the courtyard fills with colorful lotus lanterns and potted lotus flowers in summer.

입장료도 없고 24시간 문을 연다는 장점이 있는 서울절
No entry fee, open 24 hours. A temple right in the city.

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Go forLanterns hang over the whole main courtyard, and potted lotus flowers line the paths in summer. In front of the main hall stand a white pine (a natural monument) and a 10-story octagonal pagoda. At the evening service, office workers sit and chant together, and anyone can watch.

Skip ifYou expect a quiet mountain temple. It sits among office towers on a busy street. Lotus season is summer only.

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For lotus photos, come between 06:00 and 10:00 when the flowers open fully.
Lanterns light up after sunset. At 19:00 in summer it was still too bright, so go later for the night view.
Visitors can watch the evening service. Be quiet and do not block worshippers.
Pair it with Insadong, Anguk, or Gwanghwamun Square nearby.

Lotus lanterns and evening chanting at Jogyesa Temple

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