A trip to Jogyesa Temple on Buddha's Birthday

Jogyesa Temple is the representative Buddhist temple in Korea and the head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. Along with Bongeunsa Temple, it has the highest recognition in Seoul. Across from Jogyesa Temple is a building called Templestay. There is a bookstore selling Buddhist books, a store selling Buddhist supplies, and a place that handles Buddhist programs such as temple stays. On the 2nd and 5th floors, there is a restaurant called Balwoo Gongyang that sells temple food. It is a restaurant managed by the famous Buddhist nun Daean, who is an expert in temple food. Most of the ingredients are grown or made by the monks themselves. The 2nd floor sells buffet-style menus, a la carte dishes, and lunch boxes, while the 5th floor sells more expensive course meals, all of which are vegetarian. Even if you are not a Buddhist, it is worth a visit if you are interested in vegetarianism or temple food. Buddha's Birthday is a legal holiday established to commemorate the birth of Sakyamuni. It is one of the representative legal holidays in Korea and is on the 8th day of the 4th lunar month. On Buddha's Birthday, famous temples in Korea such as Jogyesa and Bongeunsa hold Buddha's Birthday events. In particular, large temples celebrate his birth by lighting lanterns and other events. Although it is a day with a strong religious color, Buddhism, which is not exclusive to other religions, invites famous people representing various religions to commemorate the day together. The temples are also always open to non-Buddhist people to commemorate the day. #TheBest #SeoulTravel #DateCourse #LifeShotPlace #Jogyesa