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Audio Guide Jogyesa Temple

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Jogyesa Temple

Audio guide Jogyesa Temple in English

In this audio guide, Emily Thompson takes you through Jogyesa Temple telling the story as you walk. In your accent, no need to read signs — just let your eyes take in what's in front of you.

What you'll hear inside Jogyesa Temple:

  • 1
    Salón Daeungjeon

    Daeungjeon Hall is the principal building of Jogyesa Temple in Seoul, its name translating to "Hall of the Great Hero" or "Buddha Hall".

  • 2
    Pabellón Geungnakjeon

    Geungnakjeon, whose name translates as 'Hall of Supreme Bliss', is a two-storey building located behind the main Daeungjeon hall.

  • 3
    Beomjong Tower

    The Beomjong tower is part of Jogyesa temple and houses the four ritual percussion instruments of Korean Buddhism, collectively known as samul.

  • 4
    Ten-Storey Octagonal Pagoda

    At the heart of Jogyesa temple complex stands an octagonal ten-storey pagoda designed according to precise Buddhist doctrinal principles.

  • 5
    Centenarian Sophora

    Standing in the centre of Jogyesa temple's courtyard plaza is a venerable 500-year-old sophora tree, also known as the pagoda tree or Japanese false acacia.

  • 6
    Pino blanco centenario

    The Centennial White Pine stands outside the main Daeungjeon hall in Seoul, a remarkable specimen over 500 years old and reaching 12 metres in height.

  • 7
    Cheonjinbul Statue (Infant Buddha)

    Cheonjinbul is a distinctive baby-faced Buddha statue at Jogyesa Temple, revered as the 'Immaculate Buddha'.

  • 8
    Wooden Buddha (National Treasure)

    The Wooden Buddha is a National Treasure sculpture housed in the main hall, Daeungjeon, positioned to the right of the great Buddha triad.

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55 Ujeongguk-ro, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Opening hoursMonday: 4:00 AM – 11:00 PM Tuesday: 4:00 AM – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 4:00 AM – 11:00 PM Thursday: 4:00 AM – 11:00 PM Friday: 4:00 AM – 11:00 PM Saturday: 4:00 AM – 11:00 PM Sunday: 4:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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