There are many factions in Buddhism in Korea. Jogyeojong is the representative faction in Buddhism. Jogyeosa is the main temple of Jogyeojong.
Jogyeosa is located in the center of downtown Seoul. So it is very convenient to look around the Korean temple which is located in the mountain usually.
Today I’d like to introduce Jogyeosa. You could see Jogyeosa by the street. Due to the location in the downtown, the deployment of the temple building is little bit different from ordinary temples of the mountain.
Among these differences, there was one big thing. I could not find out the mountain god’s building. As I posted several times, the mountain god building was an evidence that the acceptance of Buddhism in Korea was not easy at early stage.
Actually Korean traditional religion was a shamanism which had strong connection with that of Siberia. So Koreans thought they came from Central Asia and Siberia.
Until now, you can find lots of Shamans in Korea. Moodang is a Korean name of Shaman.
The mountain god’s building was a result of negotiation between the traditional religion and Buddhism.
Meanwhile, I entered into Jogyesa temple. As entering, I found One thing interesting. That was the 4 Heaven King’s statue. Usually 4 heaven kings were expressed in wooden statues and drawings.
Here in Jogyeosa, the 4 heaven Kings were made up with the steel. It was first time I had seen the 4 heaven king of the steel.
It looked like that was a modern interpretation of 4 heaven king. Anyway it was interesting.
As passing through the main gate, there was a main building. There were lots of people praying. The shoes were looking impressive.
There was a tall white pine tree. The tree trunk was white as it was colored with white colors.
Near the Main Building, there stood a high Zelkova tree. Around zelkova tree, there were lots of lanterns praying for their happiness.
In front of the main building, there was a pagoda. The style of pagoda was little bit different from other pagodas what we had see in the mountain temple.
The style was similar to that of Tibet. I had looked that kind of pagoda in other temple.
Why they made the Tibet style pagoda in this headquarter temple in Korea.
Actually the pagoda is a symbol of Buddha in Buddhism.
One man bowed and prayed to the pagoda. He was very sincere. It was very impressive for me, so I was looking him for a while.
Weather you believe in Buddhism or not, it would be interesting to look around the Buddhist temple in downtown.
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Great shots! So much detail in this Korean architecture. The steel kings are unbelievably cool! I want two of them outside my house standing guard! Thanks for this post.
I feel the same way!
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Keep up the amazing work
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Funny.
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I was about to ask Is this the real justin sun. Then i entered your profile and laught hardly
Thanks guys, wish you all the best and a good post slowwalker
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What amazing photos! :D
This is a beautiful religion that shows the culture of the good people of Korea...beautiful temple indee. Thanks for sharing and thank you for supporting my posts-I appreciate your help a lot, upped-always. Happy weekend.
Buddhism is a philosophy, not a religion. Why do people keep getting that wrong?
for some people, religion, for some one, philosophy ?
Buddhism was not a religion and should not be confused with a religion. Although the wiles of the devil would have you think so.
No religion was religion in its inception. Although Buddhism has some special characteristics, it still aims to achieve a religious goal - salvation (enlightenment). In doing that it transcends philosophy because philosophy cannot reach salvation, rather it stays in the labyrinths of the mind. It's irrelevant how do you define Buddhism. The important thing is to live it fully, instead of just admiring it intellectually.
The wiles of the devil are hard to come around, and it takes faith to see the truth. Religion can offer man a deeper understanding of truth, when approached from the correct angle. Every religion tells you more of how the devil operates. Is enlightenment your salvation? Is that your purpose? To be enlightened, and perish?
What purpose is enlightenment without salvation? Does it bring any good?
"Devil" is a concept invented by the ego to avoid responsibility. We should stop pointing fingers around and blaming others, real or imagined. Think about that. Enlightenment is salvation, but not heavenly salvation which your ego yearns for. It is a salvation in this very life. What is fictional will perish, such as our deluded ego and his grandiose wishes of eternal life. I'm not saying eternal life doesn't exist, rather it doesn't exist in the individual form. The whole of Being is eternal, everything inside it is in constant flux. Just my opinion.
Philosophy can redeem itself, but the salvation of philosophy may need new meaning. We understand that Buddhism and religion are essentially the same,
It depends on the person. There is no only one Buddhism, nor only one Christianity, but many. People understand ideas in their own way. Are you Buddhist?
In my opinion, Buddhism is more like a psychological dependence than belief or philosophy.
In a way, I agree.
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Don't no anything about Buddhism rather I'm just admiring the picture quality
Very cool statues! thanks for sharing!
great statues waoooo up voted + resteemed
Thank you so much @slowwalker , i never seen this statues before <3 such an awesome vision <3
keep sharing <3
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this is awesome post..i love all the photos
Beautiful photos! I'd love to visit Korea myself someday and explore the culture and learn more about it. Thanks for the knowledge you just gave me, now I'm more interested than ever!
Wonderful. I am a passionate fan of ALL religions, believing that at their core, they hold the same universal philosophical truths. Thank you for the insight into this temple.
Fantastic Photos, the contrast is amazing! Very nice post here, Thanks.
Interesting post, and very informative and comprehensive in its content.
Very powerful culture, i'm really fascinating with all their philosophy and teachings, truly a way of live for me, thanks for the share, resteemed
I always admire the architecture of these temples, particularly the roofs on them. It's also cool to see them next to the modern buildings and just how much things have changed.
Yes, rooftop of traditional architecture is marvelous.
It was designed for the angle of sunshine all season
I went to Korea two weeks ago, and noticed that compared to China there are a lot of Christian churches.
Thanks for the post. It was interesting to read.
I posted the reason why there were many Christian Churches in Korea.
It's the result of modern history in many aspect
The most peaceful religion in the world. Thanks for sharing these informations and beautiful photos.
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Very beautiful temple, i will visit it someday <3
talking about Buddhism I would like to introduce the Pagoda which we have in Mumbai India which lets you go for a 10 days siir( google it) which thereby helps you clear the junk files of your mind(to help you guys understand in technological terms) and I am sure you guys too would be having it in your countries ,,all you guys need to do is just research
This is the Pagoda which i visited in nashik @slowwalker
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Wow this is amazing. Great post! my son loves this
thank you for your son. ;))
Visiting to Buddhism temple gives so much stillness and quietness to mind and heart. I also experienced the same the thing by visiting at bodh gaya temple which is Gautama Buddha's place of meditation.
So, I am visiting Buddhist temple when I am tired or furstrated
beautiful temple .Everything is the temple is crafted so nicely.
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Adorable clicks. Thumbs up for your photography 👍👍👍👍
Keep it up.
you are a good photographer
Thousands of years of tradition make the difference from the true devotion to a simple fanaism.
great captures... i like it....
Wow what an awesome experience!
I love korea and its people soooooooooooo much,I hope one day can i visit it.
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The picture is very nice and beautiful, I really like the picture
Yes I remember in my childhood,
I heard about Seoul Olympics.
Budhism and its penetration.
Good article.
Thank you so much
Hi slowwalker.. I think seul is an interesting place to visit.. Your beautiful posts are earging me to visit at least once.. Is there no histirical thing in seul regarding muslims?
Korea have had not so much contact with muslim in history before
Ooo..ok
Thanx dear
Steady..friend
Great. 👍
once again a glorious insight into the culture of Korea. Thanks for the pictures and information my friend.
Thank you so much
You always give very good information about Korea. You provide excellent photos and explain things in great detail. Thanks for sharing @slowwalker.
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4대천왕의 철제형상은 처음 보는것 같습니다
절에 갈때마다 입구에 있는 4대천왕 보는것을 좋아하는데요
꼭 보러가야겠습니다
감사합니다
항상 가까운데 볼 만한 것들이 있더군요
Saya ingin mencoba
I dont believe in budhism but i am interested to look at the budhism temple in down town because its beautiful and magnificent
Beautiful picture @slowwalker
good friends story, and i really enjoy it, and in korea very familiar with history fan tradition and many temples located in korea, and asia
I am a Christian, but i have so much interest in budhism, i bliv we all have something to learn from each other... Awesome post my friend
Buddhism in a way is highly superior to Christianity. Christianity based strictly on the teaching of christ only can compare to the pureness of buddhism.
Hmm SUPERIOR In what way, pureness in what sense
Just my crappy opinion, don't take me seriously.
Bhuddism value all life including animals; Christianity on the other hand, puts haman life above that of animals and claim to be superior.
This is just so beautiful. So outside of myself.. Shoutout for this one @slowwalker
Very interesting
its a bit different from what i know, the Buddhism looks a bit like tibetan style. Looks like the Buddhist Koreans are devoted, especially from that picture u shared .
This contrast between moder and traditional korean architecture is just awesome. Great pictures
For me I'm just admiring the architecture and serenity of the place... It's nice though
Thank you
korea is a very beautiful city ,,, one of the city with a very interesting tradition ,,, if steemit can take me there ....
Nice culture hope steemit can take me there
very beautiful
I really like your posts and I enjoy greatly with all your posts👍
Thank you