Also known as: 각황사, 태고사 (from the cited Wikipedia lead)
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Jogyesa (Korean: 조계사; lit. 'Jogye Temple') is the chief temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. The building dates back to the late 14th century and became the order's chief temple in 1936. It thus plays a leading role in the current state of Seon Buddhism in South Korea.
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Jogyesa (조계사) — verified Korean Buddhist temple (사찰). In Seoul. Founded 1395.
Jogyesa (Korean: 조계사; lit. (Wikipedia lead; name cross-verified via Wikidata Q488824 2026-09-08 13:09 UTC; Wikipedia Jogyesa 2026-09-08 13:09 UTC, as of 2026-09-08, via KoreaAPI).
When did Jogyesa debut?
Jogyesa debuted/formed on 1395 (verified via Wikidata Q488824 2026-09-08 13:09 UTC; Wikipedia Jogyesa 2026-09-08 13:09 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What agency (소속사) is Jogyesa under?
Jogyesa is under Seoul (서울특별시) (verified via Wikidata Q488824 2026-09-08 13:09 UTC; Wikipedia Jogyesa 2026-09-08 13:09 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What are the coordinates of Jogyesa?
Jogyesa is located at 37.57391, 126.9819 (verified via Wikidata Q488824 2026-09-08 13:09 UTC; Wikipedia Jogyesa 2026-09-08 13:09 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Jogyesa's korean name?
Jogyesa — Korean Name: 조계사 (verified via Wikidata Q488824 2026-09-08 13:09 UTC; Wikipedia Jogyesa 2026-09-08 13:09 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Jogyesa's english translation?
Jogyesa — English Translation: Jogye Temple (verified via Wikidata Q488824 2026-09-08 13:09 UTC; Wikipedia Jogyesa 2026-09-08 13:09 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Jogyesa's type?
Jogyesa — Type: Chief temple (verified via Wikidata Q488824 2026-09-08 13:09 UTC; Wikipedia Jogyesa 2026-09-08 13:09 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Jogyesa's order?
Jogyesa — Order: Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism (verified via Wikidata Q488824 2026-09-08 13:09 UTC; Wikipedia Jogyesa 2026-09-08 13:09 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Jogyesa's established as chief temple?
Jogyesa — Established as Chief Temple: 1936 (verified via Wikidata Q488824 2026-09-08 13:09 UTC; Wikipedia Jogyesa 2026-09-08 13:09 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Jogyesa's building date?
Jogyesa — Building Date: late 14th century (verified via Wikidata Q488824 2026-09-08 13:09 UTC; Wikipedia Jogyesa 2026-09-08 13:09 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Jogyesa's founded?
Jogyesa — Founded: 1395 (verified via Wikidata Q488824 2026-09-08 13:09 UTC; Wikipedia Jogyesa 2026-09-08 13:09 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Jogyesa's location?
Jogyesa — Location: 서울특별시 종로구 견지동 (verified via Wikidata Q488824 2026-09-08 13:09 UTC; Wikipedia Jogyesa 2026-09-08 13:09 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
What is Jogyesa's organization?
Jogyesa — Organization: 조계종 (verified via Wikidata Q488824 2026-09-08 13:09 UTC; Wikipedia Jogyesa 2026-09-08 13:09 UTC, as of 2026-09-08).
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