Myogaksa Temple(Seoul) 묘각사(서울)
- +82-2-763-3109
- www.myogaksa.net
Myogaksa Temple is located on the east side of Mt. Naksan in Sungin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. First established by Monk Taeheo Hongseon in May of 1930, it has since expanded and underwent two renovations. The temple’s location was selected based on the principles of Feng Shui, which dictated that a temple built in its location would bring peace and comfort to Seoul’s residents. The Myogaksa Temple complex on Mt. Naksan accommodates a Deabul (Grand Buddha) Shrine, a Wontong Buddhist shrine, a Nakga preaching hall, Seokgulam Grotto, Sanshingak (Mountain Spirit Pavilion), and the Mae Buddha Statue. Deabul and Wontong shrines are two of the finest Buddhist architectural masterpieces. The Buddha statue, located inside the Seokgulam Grotto, was built around the ninth or early tenth century and has been designated a national cultural treasure. The Mae Buddha Statue, also located in this temple, was carved out of the rocky cliffs of Mt. Naksan and has been designated a cultural asset of the City of Seoul.
Since the 2002 FIFA World Cup when Myogaksa began operating its temple stay program, the temple has become a wonderful place where locals and tourists can escape the daily hustle-and-bustle of Seoul to experience the serenity of Buddhism.
Utilization information
・Information : [Temple Stay]
One Night Two Days Temple stay program (Topic: Where is your mind?)
One Day Temple Stay Program (Weekdays / Saturday) (Topic: Where is your mind?)
*More information is available on the homepage and via phone-inquiry.
・Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-763-3109
・Parking Facilities : Available
・Closed : N/A (open all year round)
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Facilities for the Handicapped
Interpretation Services Offered
Access
[Subway]
Sinseoldong Station (Seoul Subway Line 1), Exit 12. - Walk 300m towards Myogaksa Temple.
31, Jong-ro 63ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Traffic information
- Subway Line 6 Dongmyo (동묘앞)- 373.3m
- Subway Line 1 Dongmyo (동묘앞)- 373.3m
- Subway Line 2 Sinseoldong (신설동)- 557.1m
- Subway Line 1 Sinseoldong (신설동)- 557.1m
- Subway Line 6 Changsin (창신)- 564.2m
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