Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism
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24. Seonunsa
Established in 577 CE
Seonunsa Temple is surrounded by spectacular scenery, including a forest of camellias (Natural Monument). A number of important national treasures can be found here. The temple is known for its huge wooden main dharma hall built in the early 16th century following the Japanese invasions, and for its large clay buddha triad. A renowned Buddhist lecturer named Park Han-yeong used to reside here. The forest trail to Dosoram Hermitage features a 13-meter high rock-carved Maitreya Buddha which embodies the earnest prayers of those commoners who were involved in the Donghak Movement.
- Address
- 250 Seonunsa-ro, Asan-myeon, Gochang-gun, North Jeolla Province
- Homepage
- www.seonunsa.org
