Jikji Temple

temple, Gimcheon, South Korea

Also known as: Jikji-sa

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Jikji Temple is one of Korea's oldest Buddhist temples, dating back to approximately 418 CE. It is located west of the city center of Gimcheon, in North Gyeongsang province, South Korea, at the foot of Mount Hwangak. The temple houses a museum of Buddhist relics. Gimcheon itself was a significant market town during the Joseon dynasty and is now a service center and transportation hub.1

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Jikji Temple (Jikji-sa), west of the city center at the foot of Mount Hwangak, is one of Korea’s oldest Buddhist temples (c. 418) and has a museum of Buddhist relics. Pop. (2020) 139,145.
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Jikji Temple (Jikji-sa), west of the city center at the foot of Mount Hwangak, is one of Korea’s oldest Buddhist temples (c. 418) and has a museum of Buddhist relics. Pop. (2020) 139,145.
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