ZEN TEA JOURNEY Vol.8
Zen Tea at Yangsan Tongdosa :
Seeking Wisdom in the 1,370-Year Silence of Sacred Relics
For our August Zen Tea journey, Moru Matcha visited Tongdosa Temple in Yangsan, founded by Great Master Jajang during the Silla Dynasty to enshrine the sacred relics of the Buddha.
Unlike other temples, the main hall of Tongdosa contains no Buddha statue, as the Geumgang Gyedan behind it directly holds the true relics of the Buddha, guiding us to perceive presence beyond form.
Stepping into this sacred space where a 1,370-year heritage flows unbroken, we had the honor of meeting Venerable Seongpa, the Supreme Patriarch of the Jogye Order.
Beyond Boundaries of Art and Practice:
A Single Cup of Zen Tea
Venerable Seongpa is a legendary practitioner and boundary-pushing artist who has embodied the work of multiple master artisans across lacquerware, ceramics, calligraphy, and traditional printing.
Offering a bowl of tea in his presence, we listened to his teaching on Zen tea, rooted in decades of relentless spiritual devotion.
At a tea table infused with the quiet weight of centuries, our restless minds find room to settle. A cup of tea shared in the tranquility of an ancient temple brings a deep sense of calm into our daily lives.
Tea Note : Zen Tea at Tongdosa
Location : Tongdosa Temple in Yangsan, enshrining the genuine relics of the Buddha.
Figure : Venerable Seongpa, Supreme Patriarch of the Jogye Order and master of traditional arts.
Spirit : Receiving teachings on Zen tea within a sanctuary built upon a 1,370-year legacy.
Image Source
Korea Heritage Service website – <Gyeongsangnam-do Monument> Yangsan Tongdosa Temple,
Official website of Yangsan Tongdosa Temple
August 2026, MORU MATCHA Zen Archive
ZEN TEA JOURNEY Vol.8
Zen Tea at Yangsan Tongdosa :
Seeking Wisdom in the 1,370-Year Silence of Sacred Relics
For our August Zen Tea journey, Moru Matcha visited Tongdosa Temple in Yangsan, founded by Great Master Jajang during the Silla Dynasty to enshrine the sacred relics of the Buddha.
Unlike other temples, the main hall of Tongdosa contains no Buddha statue, as the Geumgang Gyedan behind it directly holds the true relics of the Buddha, guiding us to perceive presence beyond form.
Stepping into this sacred space where a 1,370-year heritage flows unbroken, we had the honor of meeting Venerable Seongpa, the Supreme Patriarch of the Jogye Order.
Beyond Boundaries of Art and Practice:
A Single Cup of Zen Tea
Venerable Seongpa is a legendary practitioner and boundary-pushing artist who has embodied the work of multiple master artisans across lacquerware, ceramics, calligraphy, and traditional printing.
Offering a bowl of tea in his presence, we listened to his teaching on Zen tea, rooted in decades of relentless spiritual devotion.
At a tea table infused with the quiet weight of centuries, our restless minds find room to settle. A cup of tea shared in the tranquility of an ancient temple brings a deep sense of calm into our daily lives.
Tea Note : Zen Tea at Tongdosa
Location : Tongdosa Temple in Yangsan, enshrining the genuine relics of the Buddha.
Figure : Venerable Seongpa, Supreme Patriarch of the Jogye Order and master of traditional arts.
Spirit : Receiving teachings on Zen tea within a sanctuary built upon a 1,370-year legacy.
Image Source
Korea Heritage Service website – <Gyeongsangnam-do Monument> Yangsan Tongdosa Temple,
Official website of Yangsan Tongdosa Temple
August 2026, MORU MATCHA Zen Archive