Jikji Temple

Jikjisa Temple, located at the foot of Hwangaksan Mountain, is the headquarters of the 8th Diocese of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. It was opened along with Dorisa (桃李寺) by Hwasang Ado in the second year of King Nulji’s reign (418) in Silla. Afterwards, it was rebuilt by Jajang in the 14th year of Queen Seondeok (645), by Cheonmuk in the 4th year of King Gyeongsun (930), and by Neungyeo with the help of the king in the 19th year of King Taejo of Goryeo (936). It was completely burned down during the Japanese invasions of Korea, but was restored over a period of 60 years starting from the second year of Gwanghaegun's reign (1610). There is a theory that the name Jikjisa Temple was given because "there is a good temple site there too," referring to Hwangaksan Mountain, and another theory is that it was named after the Buddhist monk Neungyeo in the early Goryeo Dynasty measured the temple site with his own hands instead of using a ruler. During the Joseon Dynasty, Hakjo was the head priest, and Master Yujeong began his life as a monk at this temple. In addition to the Daeungjeon, the existing buildings include Birojeon, Geungnakjeon, Eungjinjeon, Gwaneumjeon, Namwolryo, Myeongbujeon, Yaksijeon, Seolbeopjeon, Mandeokjeon, Josajeon, Jehadang, Myeongwolryo, Cheongpungryo, Myeonggak, and Beomjonggak, where 1,000 baby Buddhas are enshrined side by side. etc. In 2002, it invited foreign ambassadors to Korea and officially held temple stay for the first time in the country. It is divided into meditation experience type and relaxation type.

Details

Admission fee

Free

Accessible travel information

Machine-translated from Korean.

Mobility

Parking

Accessible parking available (4 spaces)_Barrier-free facilities

Access route

There is a ramp installed up to the entrance (gentle, the temple can be accessed by car)

Entrance passage

The main entrance has a ramp, so it is wheelchair accessible

Restroom

Accessible restroom available