Jogyesa Temple is the head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. Since its predecessor, Gakhwangsa Temple, was founded in 1910 in the heart of Jongno, Seoul, Jogyesa Temple has served as a spiritual haven for Buddhists for over a century, symbolizing 'the foremost place of Korean Buddhism.' Located in the middle of Jongno, Seoul, Jogyesa Temple offers citizens a peaceful retreat and relaxation in the city. It is constantly visited by Buddhists who continue traditions and modern people living their daily lives in the city. The neatly arranged temple grounds are filled with lotus lanterns in spring, lotus flowers in summer, and chrysanthemums in autumn. The Buddhist Hall on the first floor is used for exhibitions and various events, and the Buddhist newspaper office located within this building publishes a weekly Buddhist newspaper. In front of the main hall is a seven-story stone pagoda built in 1930. Inside the stone pagoda are enshrined relics of the Buddha, which were brought to Korea in 1914 by the Venerable Dharmapala from Sri Lanka. Stone lanterns are located on both sides of this stone pagoda, and to the left, facing the main hall, is the bell pavilion. The bell pavilion houses a large drum, a Beomjong (Buddhist bell), a cloud plate, and a wooden fish, which are rung during morning and evening rituals. These are not only for people but for all sentient beings who wish to hear the Buddha's words of enlightenment: the large drum is for four-legged animals, the Beomjong for those who have fallen or suffer in hell, the cloud plate for flying creatures in the sky, and the wooden fish for creatures living in water.