To give some sense of scale, here’s a picture of the gates to the temple. The walled area completely encompasses the compound, which is right in the heart of Seoul.

It was busy with tourists of course, but still large enough to find a quiet space for contemplation. For a while I sat under the trees by the lake and imagined being a monk. The meditation, inner peace and tranquility.

Unfortunately monks don’t ride motorbikes, so it didn’t last!