Daeseungsa Temple (A 105)

• History

  Nestled at the Sabusan mountainside in Jeondu-ri, Sanbuk-myeon, Daeseungsa Temple boasts of its brilliant history with the fostering of many great monks in the Buddhist history of Korea. It was built by monk Mangmyeongbigu in the 9th year of King Jinpyeong of Silla (587). At Sabulsan mountainside, there is a long, square stone pillar measuring 2.5 ~ 3.5 m on a gigantic rock, featuring Buddha images on its four sides that have been heavily worn out, but their contours have become noticeable as a result. According to Samguyusak (Memorabilia of the Three Kingdoms), this Sabulam Rock was lowered from the heaven wrapped in red cloth during the rule of King Jinpyeong, so the king traveled to this place for worship. Daeseungsa Temple was built by the order of the king. In 1956, the lost buildings were reconstructed and a stele was erected.
  The temple features 3 hermitages and 6 hermitage sites. It also presents cultural heritages, such as 2 treasures and 1 local tangible cultural heritage, and 60 Buddhist relics.

• Address

  Daeseungsa-gil 283 (Jeondu-ri 8), Sanbuk-myeon, Mungyeong

• Treasures

  Mungyeong Daeseungsa Temple Wooden Amitabha Buddha Altarpiece, Wooden Amitabha Buddha Altarpiece and related documents, Daeseungsa Temple Gilt-Bronze Seated Avalokitesvara Bodhisattv, Mungyeong Daeseungsa Temple Seated Amitabha Buddha, and Excavated Relics

• Tangible Cultural Heritages

  Daeseungsa Temple Rock-carved Seated Buddha, Daeseungsa Temple Yunpil Hermitage Wooden Seated Amitabha Buddha and Paper Niche (지감), Mungyeong Daeseungsa Temple Four-Side Buddha, Mungyeong Daeseungsa Temple Stone Lantern, and Mungyeong Daeseungsa Temple Myojeokam Hermitage Monk Naong Portrait

Bongamsa Temple (A 106)

• History

  Nestled at the Huiyangsan Mountainside in Wonbuk-ri, Gaeun-eup, Bongamsa Temple was built by monk Jijeung in the 5th year of King Heongan of Silla (879). It was reconstructed later by his disciples to have many magnificent and artistic buildings, which were unfortunately burned down. In the 18th year of King Taejo of Goryeo (935), monk Jeongjin, who stayed at Bongamsa Temple, reconstructed and restored the temple to its original figure, and he taught many monks who gathered at the temple. Therefore, Huiyang Mountain Monastery, which is one of the Nine Mountain Monasteries, was a big temple during its heyday that is enough to accommodate some 3,000 monks to train and discipline. Today, it still has many monks practicing Zen.
  Mt. Huiyansan features splendid views and various relics of Goun Choe Chi-un. In addition, Huiyang Mountain Monastery was highly acclaimed in that the level of its Zen knowledge and fame were known to Tang. The temple is restricted from visitors, but it is open on Buddha's Day (April 8 based on the lunar calendar).

• Address

  Wonbuk-gil 313 (Wonbuk-ri 485), Gaeun-eup, Mungyeong

• National Treasures

  Mungyeong Bongamsa Temple Stele of Monk Jijeung

• Treasures

  Mungyeong Bongamsa Temple Pagoda of Monk Jijeung, Mungyeong Bongamsa Temple Three-Story Stone Pagoda, Mungyeong Bongamsa Temple Pagoda of Monk Jeongjin, Mungyeong Bongamsa Temple Stele of Monk Jeongjin, Mungyeong Bongamsa Temple Geuknakjeon Hall, Mungyeong Bongamsa Temple Wooden Seated Amitabha Buddha, and Excavated Relics.

• Tangible Cultural Heritages

  Bongamsa Temple Rock-Carved Seated Bodhisattva

Gimyongsa Temple (A 107)

• History

  Gimyongsa Temple was initiated by monk Gaesanjo Undal, and it was built by monk Hyechong, who is famous for his Buddhist virtue in the 2nd year of King Injo, together with his disciples. It was later burned down, and then restored by three monks, namely, Uiyun, Mujin, and Daehyu. When it prospered, it had 48 buildings and a floor space of 1,188 pyeong. Today, only 30 buildings have remained.
  Visitors will be overwhelmed by the scary looking Four Heavenly Kings at the gate, and time-honored buildings, including the Main Hall, seem to tell of the old honor. Among them, the Gyeongheung auditorium building, which is one of the largest of its kind in Korea, can accommodate 300 people, with the floors made of ondol (traditional Korean floor heating system) and the kitchen fire burning hole is as big as a child.
  The Buddha image in the Main Hall, which was created by monk Seoljam in the 27th year of King Injo, displays its magnificent size and artistry, along with the famous Buddha painting created by monk Seonggyun. The temple has stored many cultural heritages, including the gigantic Buddha painting, which was created by monk Sajeung in the 26th year of King Gojong, and the mirror that is said to show the lives of dead people and the whole life of a person. The stone pagoda and stone statues were erected in the rear of the temple, with the intention of controlling good and bad things, or protecting the vigor line. Gimyongsa Temple is characterized by its water color being similar to milk, which impressed the viewers, because it is said that the temple site is shaped like a snail according to geomancy.

• Address

  Gimyong-gil 372 (Gimyong-ri 410), Sanbuk-myeon, Mungyeong

• Treasures

  Mungyeong Gimyongsa Temple - Yeongsanhoe Buddha painting, Mungyeong Gimyongsa Temple - Bronze Bell

• Tangible Cultural Heritages

  Gimyongsa Temple - Myeongbujeon Wooden Ksitigarbha Buddha Triad and Various Images (제상), Mungyeong Gimyongsa Temple - Yangjinam Wooden Seated Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva and Excavated Relics as a whole, Mungyeong Gimyongsa Temple - Main Hall, Gimyongsa Temple - Gimyongsa Temple Buddha painting

Hyeguksa Temple (A 108)

• History

  The temple was constructed by monk Chejing Bojo at the Juheulsan Mountainside in the 8th year of King Munseong of Silla, and it was called Beopheungsa. At the end of Goryeo dynasty, when King Gongminwang evaded the Red Turban Rebellion and stayed at Beoheungsa Temple, he renamed it as Hyeguksa Temple for giving thanks to Buddha.
  The historical records of the small temple did not exist, thereby making its interim history unknown. However, it was reconstructed by monks Songjang and Jiseong in the 10th year of King Gojong. In 1977, Geumgangmun Gate was built, and the Main Hall and Mandeokjeon Hall were decorated with Buddhist colors. In 1989, the dedication ceremony was hosted by monk Seongchong.

• Address

  Saejae-ro 1052-220 (Sangcho-ri 13), Mungyeong-eup, Mungyeong-si

Wonjeoksa Temple (A 109)

• History

  Nestled near the summit of Mt. Cheonghwasan, Wonjeoksa Temple is said to have been initially constructed by monk Wonhyo in the 7th year of King Muyeol of Silla. However, the historical records thereof were nonexistent, thereby making the subsequent history unknown. It was reconstructed by monk Seokgyo in the 40th year of King Gojong. In 1987, the temple was reconstructed by monk Seoam as he constructed terraces with gigantic rocks and expanded the site to build three more buildings for various functions. Buddhist color decoration was also added to the buildings, thus giving the temple a magnificent ambiance. In addition, the shrine has preserved the portraits of monks, such as Haedong, Chojo, and Wonhyo.
  The portraits were presumably produced 200 to 300 years ago. Their faces appeared classical, and they are wearing Joseon style costumes. The portrait of monk Wonhyo in this temple is the only one left as his portrait, and it offers a high academical value. In Hwasan-ri, there stands one stupa by the roadside from which one can walk up to the Wonjeoksa Temple, but the big-particle granite stupa has suffered heavy weathering, thus making it impossible to read the engraving. The temple is widely known for being a good place for Buddhist training and discipline.

• Address

  Ubongdong-gil 220-136 (San 1, Naeseo-ri), Nongam-myeon, Mungyeong