Hwagyesa Temple
화계사
SightsSuyu-dong, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul
About this place
Hwagyesa Temple stands at the foot of Samgaksan Mountain and was founded in 1522, during the Joseon Dynasty. Its Daeungjeon Hall is designated Tangible Cultural Asset number 65. The temple is an international center for Zen Buddhism, hosting monks and practitioners from around the world, and its templestay programs include meditation, Buddhist ceremonies, hiking and tea ceremonies. Legend says the spring water of the nearby Oktakcheon stream heals skin and stomach ailments.
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English
117 Hwagyesa-gil, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul
Korean
서울 강북구 화계사길 117
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