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Jongmyo (Korean: 종묘) is a Confucian royal ancestral shrine in the Jongno District of Seoul, South Korea. It was originally built during the Joseon period (1392–1897) for memorial services for deceased kings and queens.
Jongmyo jerye (Korean: 종묘제례) or jongmyo daeje (종묘대제) is a traditional rite held for worshipping the deceased Joseon monarchs in Jongmyo Shrine, Seoul, South Korea. It is held every year on the first Sunday of May. The jongmyo rite is usually accompanied with the court music playing (Jerye-ak) and dance called Ilmu or line dance.
The entire Confucian royal ancestral shrine system of Korea got fully redeveloped during Joseon dynasty in name of famous 'Jongmyo' (Korean: 종묘; Hanja: 宗廟), called 'Jongmyo system'. In early days of Joseon, since the country was founded and dominated by Confucian teachings, it sought implementing most authentic form of classic Confucian ...
Jongmyo Shrine is a Confucian royal shrine that houses the spirit tablets of the kings and queens of the Joseon Dynasty. Originally constructed in the 14th century and destroyed during the Japanese invasion in the 16th century, it was rebuilt in the early 17th century and has since remained relatively intact.
Jongno is a popular tourist destination with attractions that include the restored Cheonggyecheon stream, the traditional neighborhood of Insa-dong, the Confucian Jongmyo shrine, and Jogyesa, the chief temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism.
Jongmyo is a shrine where the sacred places of kings and queens of the Joseon dynasty are sealed, and Jongmyo ritual literally means a ritual held at Jongmyo Shrine. Jongmyo Shrine was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Jongmyo Shrine Ritual was registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Shamanism (4 types) 78 Gut
Even as, just 20 feet away, the Lake Shrine museum and bookshop with artifacts from Yogananda’s life still stands. The living quarters of the 14 monks who reside on the property also took a hit.
The Jongmyo Shrine was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Site list in 1995 and is located in Seoul. The shrine is dedicated to the spirits of the ancestors of the royal family of the Joseon Dynasty. It is heavily influenced by Korean Confucian tradition.