The Garden of Morning Calm
Jogyesa Temple · South Korea
The Garden of Morning Calm
Contents
10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Jogyesa Temple3:21
Welcome to the bustling heart of downtown Seoul. As you stand upon these busy pavements, surrounded by the towering glass facades of modern commerce, you are about to enter an entirely different world. …
Listen in the app2The Iljumun Gate3:30
We begin our physical and spiritual journey at the grand entrance known as the Iljumun Gate. As you approach this magnificent wooden structure, you are arriving at a profound architectural threshold. …
Listen in the app3The Four Guardian Kings3:12
Immediately upon passing through the threshold of the Iljumun Gate, you are confronted by a highly dramatic sight. Flanking the entrance path are large, imposing statues characterized by their bulging eyes, fierce expressions,…
Listen in the app4The Main Courtyard and Auspicious Tree3:21
Having passed the formidable guardians, you now step into the expansive main courtyard of Jogyesa Temple. The sheer sensory impact of this space is often breathtaking. …
Listen in the app5The Ten Story Stone Pagoda3:23
As we continue our exploration of the courtyard, we encounter a soaring stone structure that commands immense reverence. This intricately carved monument is the eight angle, ten story stone pagoda. …
Listen in the app6The Ancient White Pine Tree3:11
Tucked carefully beside the grand architecture of the main hall stands a living monument that demands our focused scholarly attention. This is the Baeksong, or the white pine tree. …
Listen in the app7The Exterior Architecture of Daeungjeon3:31
We now turn our attention to the absolute focal point of the temple complex: the Daeungjeon. This massive, breathtaking wooden structure is the main Buddha hall. …
Listen in the app8The Interior of Daeungjeon3:27
Stepping inside the Daeungjeon, or simply gazing through the open lattice doors from the front yard, you are immediately met with an atmosphere of profound solemnity and overwhelming visual splendor. The interior space is vast,…
Listen in the app9The Beomjongru (Bell Pavilion)3:07
Our final architectural stop within the main temple precinct brings us to a beautiful, open air wooden structure with an elegantly curved roof. This is the Beomjongru, the traditional bell pavilion. …
Listen in the app10Closing2:25
As we conclude our detailed exploration of Jogyesa Temple and walk back toward the perimeter of the grounds, it is an appropriate moment to pause and reflect upon the entirety of the experience. We have journeyed through a highly…
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What is The Garden of Morning Calm?
The Garden of Morning Calm is a place in South Korea with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | South Korea |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Total length | 32 min 28 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 37.5738, 126.9822 |
| Last updated |
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