Legend has it that while Donghwasa Temple was being rebuilt during
winter, the foxglove trees blossomed, hence the name, “temple where the
foxglove flowers blossom.” The temple features a huge Healing Buddha statue
dedicated to the unification of North and South Korea. It is also renowned
for its transmission of religious traditions and its annual Temple Anniversary
Festival. The temple conducts regular ceremonies on nearby Mt. Palgongsan
to console the spirits of those killed during the Korean War.
