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A Temple for All

Everyone Is Welcome at SEUMISA

Walk gently where the whispers.
“Form is emptiness, emptiness is form.”
Let these words guide you inward, toward clarity beyond thought, and peace beyond understanding.

Come and rest. Come and remember.
Here, the journey is not outward, but inward.
Not all answers lie beyond—some wait quietly within.

서미사는 대한불교 통도사의 미주 분원으로 한국 불교의 전통을 미국에서 이어가며 한국 불교의 가르침을 전하고 있습니다.

Welcome to Seumisa (Seomisa)

A Sanctuary of Korean Buddhism in the West

Seumisa is a traditional Korean Buddhist temple in Tacoma, Washington. As a U.S. branch of Tongdosa, The relics of the Buddha are enshrined here.
서미사는 워싱턴주 타코마에 있는 한국의 전통 사찰입니다. 통도사의 미국 분원으로, 부처님의 진신사리를 모시고 있습니다.
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Find Peace, Find Seumisa

A Place for Stillness, Community, and Tradition
Located in the heart of Tacoma, Seumisa offers a space where anyone can find rest and reflection. Join us for meditation, prayer, and cultural events rooted in centuries of Korean Buddhist tradition.

평화를 찾고, 서미사를 만나세요
고요함, 공동체, 그리고 전통이 있는 곳
타코마의 중심부에 위치한 서미사는 누구든 와서 쉬고 마음을 비울 수 있는 공간을 제공합니다. 수백 년의 한국 불교 전통에 뿌리를 둔 명상, 기도, 그리고 문화 행사에 함께하세요.

Korean Buddhist Tradition, Alive in America

Meditation & Inner Peace

Experience guided meditation sessions and serene temple grounds that help calm the mind and restore balance in daily life.

Buddhist Services & Rituals

Join regular Dharma services, prayer gatherings, and special ceremonies that carry on the living traditions of Korean Buddhism.

Community Events

Take part in seasonal celebrations, cultural tours, and educational programs that invite everyone to engage with Korean Buddhist heritage.

Pause

Step away from the noise and find calm.

Explore

Discover Korean Buddhist culture and temple life.

Reflect 

Turn inward through meditation and mindful practice.