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Geumdangsa
Geumdangsa or Geumdang Temple is a Buddhism in Korea, South Korean Buddhist temple in the Maisan (Horse Ear Mountain) in Jinan County, Jeollabuk-do, North Jeolla Province, South Korea. Maisan (Horse Ear Mountain) is part of the Maisan Provincial Park complex and visitors to the park frequently visit Geumdangsa on the way to, or from, the ''better known'' Tapsa (Pagoda Temple) that lies to the northeast, up the path through the park. Further up the path, past Lake Tapyeongje and Tapsa, is found the small temple of Eunsusa in the park as well. Origin Geumdangsa was built in 814 during the reign of Heondeok of Silla, King Heondeok of the Silla, Silla dynasty (57 BCE – 935 CE) and is known as the place where the Goryeo monk Naong Hwasang practiced his form of asceticism. According to another account, the daughter of General Jeon Bong-jun, who led the anti-establishment and anti-foreigner campaign Donghak Peasant Revolution in 1894, sought refuge here. The temple also served as a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buddhist Temples In South Korea
Buddhist temples are an important part of the Korean landscape. This article gives a brief overview of Korean Buddhism, then describes some of the more important temples in Korea. Most Korean temples have names ending in ''-sa'' (사, 寺), which means "temple" in Sino-Korean. Many temples, like Sudeoksa, offer visitors a Temple Stay program. Background A distinctive form of Buddhism evolved in Korea. This was facilitated by the geographical location and cultural conditions. Buddhism first arrived in Korea in 372 in Goguryeo. In 374 the influential Han Chinese monk Ado arrived in the kingdom and inspired King Sosurim of Goguryeo the following year. The first two temples Seongmunsa and Ilbullansa were built in 375 on the order of the king. Buddhism soon became the national religion of Goguryeo. With the advent of Taoism in 624 the rulers began to suppress Buddhism and its importance quickly declined. The Baekje Kingdom, on the other hand, flourished under the influence of Budd ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
