Seonamsa Temple

선암사

Nestled at the eastern foot of Jogyesan Mountain, Seonamsa Temple is the head temple of the Taego Order of Korean Buddhism, and is a millennium-old temple founded by either Ado Hwasang of Baekje or Doseon Guksa of Unifi…

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Address450 Seonamsa-gil, Suncheon-si, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
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Nestled at the eastern foot of Jogyesan Mountain, Seonamsa Temple is the head temple of the Taego Order of Korean Buddhism, and is a millennium-old temple founded by either Ado Hwasang of Baekje or Doseon Guksa of Unified Silla. It is passed down that Doseon Guksa named it Seonamsa Temple, meaning 'rock where the immortals descended. ' It reached its golden age when Daegakguksa Uicheon stayed there during the Goryeo Dynasty, and its value was recognized by being designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Seungseongyo Bridge, a treasure encountered when walking up along the valley from the parking lot, is a beautiful arch-shaped bridge, especially famous for its reflection in the valley water. Inside the temple grounds, there are Manseru, Daeungjeon Hall, and the East and West Three-story Stone Pagodas, and the Haeuso (traditional toilet), famous for its pure Hangeul nameplate, is also an attraction. You can deeply experience Korean Buddhist culture in beautiful nature through various programs such as temple stay and traditional tea experiences.

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12 stories · about 15 min

  • IntroThe Dragon Head Holding the Secret of Collapse32 sec
  • SpotEast and West Three-story Stone Pagodas9th-Century Twin Pagodas Carved by a Single Stonemasonabout 1 min
  • SpotGreat Hero HallHumility Hidden in the Dragon Heads and the High Thresholdabout 1 min
  • SpotEunghyanggak HouseThe Monks' Study Room and the L-Shaped Roof36 sec
  • SpotBuljojeon HallThe Wisdom of the Auxiliary Framework Under the Ikgong Bracket Roof55 sec
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  • SpotHall of Eight DepictionsThe Gable Roof with Brackets Added Only to the Frontabout 2 min
  • SpotHall of the Bodhisattva of CompassionThe T-Shaped Dharma Hall That Prayed for a King's Birthabout 2 min
  • SpotJungsubi (Renovation Stele)The Stele of the Crouching Turtle Holding a Magic Pearl42 sec
  • SpotSeungseongyo BridgeThe Dragon Head Sticking Out Under the Stone Bridgeabout 2 min
  • StoryThe Temple on the Rock Where Immortals Played Badukabout 2 min
  • StoryThe Hidden Story of Seonamsa Templeabout 1 min
  • StoryHistorical Event 1 at Seonamsa Templeabout 1 min
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