Jogye Order

Jogye Order
Hangul 조계종 Hanja 曹溪宗 Revised Romanization Jogye-jong McCune-Reischauer Chogye-chong

The Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism (JOKB) Korea's largest denomination of Korean Buddhism developed in the late Goryeo Dynasty, as a means of uniting all of the various factions of Buddhism existing in Korea at that time. Part of the part of the Seon (Zen) School of Buddhism, Jogye Buddhism stresses a search for inner peace through meditation. Buddhism in Korea went through a period of supression during the Joseon Dynasty, when Confucianism gained prominence, and influence by Japanese Buddhist practices during the period of Japan's annexation of Korea. The Jogye order came fully into prominence following the end of the Japanese occupation, as control of the temples passed from Japanized monks to monks following Jogye practice. The order currently comprises nearly 3000 temples in Korea, organized into 25 districts.

Jogye Teachings

is a monastic order of syncretic Seon Buddhism and serves as the largest denomination of Korean Buddhism|Buddhism in Korea. It was established in 1354 in the late Goryeo Dynasty,

Monastic training

The training of monks and nuns in the Jogye order generally follows this pattern: one must first register, under the auspices of a qualified Bikkhu or Bikkhuni as an aspirant for ordination at least five months prior to the ordination ceremony which takes place twice a year, generally in fall and late winter. After four years of training at a temple as a Sami/Shramanera (novice monk) or Samini/Shramanerika (novice nun), one can take the exam to become a fully ordained monk or nun (Bikkhu/Bikkhuni). After 10 years in the order, one can take the exam which allows successful candidates to head a temple of their own. Monastics in the Jogye Order are celibate and follow the Dharmagupta Vinaya.

There are generally three paths available to Jogye Order monastics. One is the Seon (Zen) meditation path in which one travels from one monastery/nunnery to another engaging in retreat twice per year lasting about 100 days each. Another path is to attend a traditional seminary, similar to a Tibetan shedra. A third option is now available in the modern era in which one can attend a modern university, such as Dongguk University in Seoul. Monastics can also pursue various cultural and artistic fields, such as traditional arts (calligraphy, tea ceremony, etc...).

Jogye Buddhism outside Korea

The Kwan Um School of Zen, a Western off-shoot of the Jogye Order was founded by Jogye Grand Master Seung Sahn, who traveled to the United States in 1972 and started his first school in Providence, RI. The School operates more than 100 centers and groups making the practice of Zen available around the world.

A Jogye order temple, Munsusa, was also founded in Boston in 1992, to give Jogye adherants living in the Boston a place to practice.

Important Temples

No.	Name of Temple	Founded	Key Features	Location
1	Tongdosa	643	One of Korea’s five ‘Palace of the Jewel of Nirvana’or 'relic' temples, where the relics of the Buddha substitute for a statue. Represents Buddha in Korea's 'Three Jewel Temples' One of Korea's five Full Monastic Training temples, housing Yeongchul Monastery District Head Temple	#583 Jisan-ri, Habuk-myeon, Yangsan-gun, South Gyeongsan Province
2	Haeinsa	802	Houses the 81,258 Tripitaka Koreana woodblocks, UNESCO World Heritage Site Represents Dharma in Korea's 'Three Jewel Temples' One of Korea's five Full Monastic Training temples, housing Haein Monastery Home of the current Jogye Patriarch, Ven. Beopjeon District Head Temple	#10 Chiin-ri, Gaya-myeon, Hapcheon-gun, South Gyeongsang Province
3	Ssonggwangsa	late Shilla	Represents Sangha or community in Korea's 'Three Jewel Temples' One of Korea's five Full Monastic Training temples, housing Jogye Monastery Rich history of monastic practice, including training 16 National Monks during the Goryeo Dynasty The Hall of the National Masters is National Treasure No. 56 District Head Temple	#12 Shinpyong-ri, Songgwang-myeon, Suncheon-si, South Cholla Province
4	Jogyesa	1910	Headquarters Temple for Jogye Order Current structure built 1938 is a Municipal Tangible Cultural Treasure Main Buddha Hall is largest wooden structure in Korea District Head Temple for Seoul municipal area	#45 Gyeongji-dong, Jongro-gu, Seoul
5	Bongeunsa	794	One of few temples located within a major city Played a central role in Queen Munjung's attempts during Chosun Dynasty to restore Buddhism beginning from 1548 Formerly main temple for Seon Order from 1551	#73 Samsung-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
6	Sudeoksa	384	One of Korea's five Full Monastic Training temples, housing Deoksung Monastery Main Buddha Hall built in 1308 C.E.is one of Korea’s oldest existing structures, National Treasure No. 49 District Head Temple	#20 Sacheon-ri, Deoksan-myeon, Yaesan-gun, South Chungcheong Province
7	Beopjusa	553	Temple's name means 'The place where the Buddha's teaching reside' A major temple of practice, regarded as a 'living museum' Houses Korea's only remaining 5-story wooden pagoda, National Treasure #55 and other treasures Home of a 22 meter high gilded bronze Maitreya statue District Head Temple	#209 Sanae-ri, Naesorak-myeon, Boeun-gun, North Chungcheong Province
8	Bulguksa	528	UNESCO World Heritage Site with outstanding Shilla Dynasty treasures Major training site with Sutra College and Meditation Hall District Head Temple	#15 Jinhyeon-dong, Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province
9	Baekyungsa	632	One of Korea's five Full Monastic Training temples, housing Gobul Monastery Temple operates the 'True Love Practice Center(Cham-sa-rang Education Center)' District Head Temple	#26 Yangu-ri, Bukha-myeon, Jangseong-gun, South Cholla Province

Other key temples

Group	Key Features	'Temples
Avalokitiesvaru Temples	Dedicated to Avalokitesvara, who saves people from the sea of suffering; usually located near the coast	Hongnyeonam Hermitage, Naksansa Temple, East Coast Bomunsa Temple, Mt. Nakgasan, West Coast, Ganghwado Island Boriam Hermintage, Mt. Gumsan, South Coast
Relic Temples	'Palace of the Jewel of Nirvana', where Sakyamuni Buddha is represented by enshrined relics, rather than a statue. Among them, Tongdosa is part of the 'Jewel Temples' and there are four others.	Sangwon Temple, Mt. Odaesan Bongjongham Hermitage, Mt. Sorak Beopheungsa Temple, Mt. Sajasan Jeongamsa Temple, Mt. Daebaeksan
Head Temples	The numerous temples of the Jogye order are arranged under 24 "head temples." The head temples each oversee a district (gyogu), containing a large number of subordinate temples. Head Temples not covered above include	Yongjusa: (1790) Taean-eup, Hwaseong City, southern Gyeonggi-do Sinheungsa: (652) Seorak-dong, Sokcho, eastern Gangwon-do Woljeongsa: (643) Jinbu-myeon, Pyeongchang County, central Gangwon-do Magoksa: (640) Sagok-myeon, Gongju, Chungcheongnam-do Jikjisa: (418) Daehang-myeon, Gimcheon, Gyeongsangbuk-do. Donghwasa: (493) Dohak-dong, Dong-gu, Daegu. Eunhaesa: (809) Cheongtong-myeon, Yeongcheon, Gyeongsangbuk-do. Ssanggyesa: (723) Hwagae-myeon, Hadong County, Gyeongsangnam-do. Beomeosa: (678) Cheongnyong-dong, Geumjeong-gu, Busan. Gounsa: (681] Danchon-myeon, Uiseong County, Gyeongsangbuk-do. Geumsansa: (599) Geumsan-myeon, Gimje, Jeollabuk-do. Hwaeomsa: (544) Masan-myeon, Gurye County, Jeollanam-do. Songgwangsa: (late Shilla) Songgwang-myeon, Suncheon, Jeollanam-do. Daeheungsa: (426) Samsan-myeon, Haenam County, Jeollanam-do. Gwaneumsa: (1905) Ara-dong, Jeju-si, Jeju-do. Seonunsa: (577) Asan-myeon, Gochang County, Jeollabuk-do. Bongseonsa: (1469) Jinjeop-eup, Namyangju, Gyeonggi-do.

See also

• List of Korea-related topics
• Religion in Korea
• Religion in South Korea
• Korean Buddhism

External links

• Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism 2002 version of website. Retrieved August 6, 2007.
• Current website of Jogye Order. Retrieved August 6, 2007.
• Bongeunsa Temple, Jogye Order temple in Samsungdong, Seoul. Retrieved August 6, 2007.
• Jogyesa Temple, Jogye Order temple in Chong-no, Seoul. Retrieved August 15, 2007.

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References

ISBN links support NWE through referral fees

• International Dharma Instructors Association. 1995. Guide to Korean Buddhist temples. Seoul, Korea: Jogye Order Pub. ISBN 9788986821130

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