Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism
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21. Songgwangsa
Established during the late Silla era by Seon Master Hyejin
Songgwangsa Temple is the Sangha Jewel Temple and has produced 16 state preceptors. The Hall of State Preceptors (National Treasure) is one of the few remaining structures of the early Joseon era. This is a structure that indicates its stature as the Sangha Jewel Temple. The temple is well known to have been the home of eminent monks of the modern era, such as Masters Hyobong and Gusan. One of its hermitages (Buriram) is where Ven. Beopjeong used to live, advocating a simple life of voluntary poverty.
- Address
- 100 Songgwangsa-an-gil, Songgwang-myeon, Suncheon-si, South Jeolla Province
- Homepage
- www.songgwangsa.org
