There’s a hidden oasis in the heart of Seoul.

My name is Nichola Gwon and I am an artist in Seoul.

A 16-lane road, skyscrapers within the concrete jungle.

I visit Bongeunsa temple whenever

I want to escape from this complex environment.

Bongeunsa is a Buddhist temple located right across from COEX,

in the heart of the city.

Built 1,200 years ago, Bongeunsa was once the biggest Buddhist temple in Seoul.

You can feel the long history and its grandeur in various parts of Daeungjeon hall.

In Pan Jeon, the oldest building in Bongeunsa,

the woodblock books of the Buddhism scriptures are well preserved.

On the way to a gigantic figure of Buddha,

the mind feels with reverence while taking slow steps.

The harmony created from nearby tall buildings,

the forests and temples maybe an unfamiliar scene yet unique.

Bongeunsa is a great resting area for Seoul citizens

Now let us move on to another temple where we can have a different experience.

Jogyesa is a temple that boasts hundreds of years of history.

You can experience traditional Buddhist culture and mental training at Jogyesa.

You can escape from your worries while you create Mandala designs in the salt.

You can feel your mind at ease as you converse with the monk over a cup of tea.

Let us watch the night sky of the temple in the urban center after sunset.

The colorful lights from the city may be beautiful

but the cozy lights of the temple also show a different beauty.

Sound of the ringing bells spread throughout the concrete jungle.

As we listen to the gentle ringing,

our time spent in the temples will be long remembered with peace of mind.

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