Intangible Culture ISSN:2799-3868(Print) 무형문화연구

This study aimed to examine the cultural value of the ritual of Jogyesa Temple's Danojae[端午齋] by examining its ritual and its characteristics. The results of this study can be summarized as follows. First, the main ritual of Jogyesa Temple's Danojae [端午齋] is 'burying a salt jar', and we looked into why this ritual is performed next to the Haitai [獬豸] statue. In the late Joseon Dynasty, Haitai [獬豸] was interpreted in terms of Pungsu [風水] and emerged as a symbol of water that could quell the energy of fire. Considering that Jogyesa Temple was rebuilt around the same time, it seems reasonable to assume that the Haitai [獬豸] of Jogyesa Temple was also erected with the meaning of an animal symbolizing water. In this way, it was found that the purpose of Jogyesa Danojae [端午齋] to control the energy of fire and the meaning of Haitai [獬豸] were consistent. Second, we examined the relationship between Danojae [端午齋] and Sinjung [神衆] prayers. Traditionally, Sinjung [神衆] prayers are recognized as prayers for the well-being and peace of the family and the fulfillment of various wishes. Likewise, it was found that various customs performed on the traditional Dano [端午] day also have the common purpose of blocking bad energy. Third, we looked at the meaning of everyone filling the jar with salt together. This ritual can be said to be unique to Jogyesa Temple. This is related to the fact that Jogyesa Temple Danojae [端午齋] mentioned above has the nature of Sinjung [神衆] prayer. In other words, it contains the meaning that the object of prayer is not only the Jogyesa Temple building but also each household. Accordingly, the public who put salt prays for the safety of the temple from fire and for the well-being of their households at the same time. This characteristic of the ritual is a uniqueness that comes from Jogyesa Temple's characteristic as an urban temple. Fourth, you can encounter the traditional Dano [端午] culture that has been fading away in Seoul since the 1930s. Jogyesa Temple holds various events where you can enjoy the traditional Dano [端午] culture, and in addition, we perform a ‘foot-washing ceremony’ for the elderly every year by combining our traditional idea of ​​‘孝’ and the custom of the traditional Dano [端午] day. In this way, Jogyesa Temple Dano Festival has the meaning of a place where you can get a glimpse of and experience Buddhism and Korean traditional culture.