This temple is located in the
middle of city, which is an unusual place
for temples in Korea. Since it was built in 1395, it became the
center of Jokyejong, which is the main branch of Korean Buddhism. It also
represents the modern history of Korean Buddhism. Among the things
you should check when you make a visit to this temple are the main
building, the pagoda, and the white pine tree. Moreover, the best
day to visit it is the birthday of Buddha, when the temple performs
a special ceremony to celebrate his birth. Hundreds of paper lanterns
hang in the garden on this day, and monks and Buddhists go out to
streets and parade.
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