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when we were in Seoul this January, the Jogyesa temple was bringing some serious inflatable Buddhist action to the table
December 19, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Trying to get back to sharing longer musings on Substack (ggachi.substack.com). Have just added posts about Kim Bok-jin's Maitreya Statue in Geumsansa's Mireukjeon, the tour I gave YouTuber iGoBart in Seongbuk's Jeongneung-dong, and this week's Memorial for Industrial Accident Victims at Jogyesa.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Attended the Prayer for Safe and Non-Discriminatory Workplaces and Memorial Service for Victims of Industrial Accidents at Jogyesa. Spirit tablets for 144 fallen workers, including 94 Koreans and 50 foreigners were placed on the high altar.
November 18, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Jogyesa temple
November 1, 2025 at 8:41 AM
I dunno, are *all* interdimensional portals in South Korea shaped like a heart or is this a honeymoon-honmoon sorta situation?
October 23, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Jogyesa Temple, Seoul
September 29, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Jogyesa is holding its Lotus Festival right now, and last week it made a big step forward in embracing one of the oldest practices in Korean folk belief by finally opening a Chilseongak for the worship of the spirit of the Seven Stars (Chilseong), which has origins in Taoism.
August 10, 2025 at 1:30 AM
조계사에 연꽃이 폈네
July 19, 2025 at 10:23 AM
BDG news: Fire at South Korea’s Jogyesa Temple Contained, Key Cultural Artifacts Moved for Protection

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Fire at South Korea’s Jogyesa Temple Contained, Key Cultural Artifacts Moved for Protection - Buddhistdoor Global
Firefighters quickly contained a blaze at Jogyesa’s museum complex in Seoul, South Korea
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June 12, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Al parecer, ha habido un fuego en el templo Jogyesa, por suerte, no ha habido heridos, se han evacuado a 300 personas y los objetos no han sufrido daños. Algunos han sido trasladados de manera preventiva.
June 10, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Emerging: Fire breaks out near Jogyesa Temple in Seoul, South Korea; injuries or cause unclear.
June 10, 2025 at 2:17 AM
@TheKoreaHerald: A fire broke out at the Central Buddhist Museum next to Jogyesa Temple in central Seoul, at around 10:22 a.m. on Tuesday, according to news reports.

Main link in OG tweet
https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10505797
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June 10, 2025 at 2:15 AM
A fire broke out at the Central Buddhist Museum next to Jogyesa Temple in central Seoul, at around 10:22 a.m. on Tuesday, according to news reports.

www.koreaherald.com/article/1050...
Fire breaks out near Jogyesa Temple
A fire broke out at the Central Buddhist Museum next to Jogyesa Temple in central Seoul, at around 10:22 a.m. on Tuesday, according to news reports. Fire author
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June 10, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Lantern festival at Jogyesa temple in Jongno-gu Seoul
April 28, 2025 at 7:43 AM
"2025 Hwacheon Cheongryang Festival" happens this weekend (26-27) in Seoul's Jogyesa, Ungdong & Jungdong areas. City closes roads for safety. #서울지역행사 https://fefd.link/2hUB8
April 26, 2025 at 3:44 PM
The annual Lotus Lantern Parade will take place over the weekend in central Seoul around Jogyesa, the main temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, ahead of Buddha’s Birthday.

www.koreaherald.com/article/1047...
Lotus lanterns to light up weekend
The annual Lotus Lantern Parade will take place over the weekend in central Seoul around Jogyesa, the main temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, ahead of Buddha’s Birthday. The Saturday-Sunday...
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April 25, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Jogyesa, Seoul, Korea. Summer 2014. Jogyesa is the headquarters temple for Korea's largest Buddhist sect, the Jogye Order. This is the central statue in the main hall of the temple.

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April 23, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Day 1 we arrived in the evening so went for a stroll in the neighbourhood. We were close to the Jogyesa Temple 조계사 that looks amazing at night. Had our first CVS (convience store) meal and a really nice view from our hotel room.
April 22, 2025 at 5:48 PM
The first and second pictures are both from Jogyesa.
April 9, 2025 at 11:21 PM