Introduction:
From the last Uidong bus stop, follow the road 2.5km past Jabium and Cheongdam Waterfall to Annyangam and the ‘Mind's Square,’ the first two areas of Doseonsa Temple. Doseonsa Temple was established 1,100 years ago during the latter part of the Silla Kin

 

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Information Introduction From the last Uidong bus stop, follow the road 2
5km past Jabium and Cheongdam Waterfall to Annyangam and the ‘Mind's Square,’ the first two areas of Doseonsa Temple
Doseonsa Temple was established 1,100 years ago during the latter part of the Silla Kingdom when the renowned Buddhist priest Doseonguksa was traveling through the mountains
After visiting the site, Doseonguksa made a prophecy that led to the construction of the temple
According to legend, he used only his walking stick to carve the large Bodhisattva that sits at the temple
Interestingly enough, the statues does not show any evidence of chisel marks, further adding to the mystery of how the statue was made
During the 7th year of King Gwangmu of the Joseon Dynasty the Doseonsa Temple was officially named the representative temple of Korea with the purpose of promoting Cheongdamdaejongsa's Korean Buddhism movement, aiming at a religious revival
Due to these special circumstances Deseonsa Temple gained a high reputation and much recognition, which have held strong to this day
Inside the temple, visitors can view the remains and written works of Cheongdamdaejongsa in the Cheongdamdaejongsa Memorial Hall
Next to the road leading to Cheonbuljeon is a pond where you can toss a coin and make a wish and just past Yongammun is a hiking path connecting Baegundae and Insubong
Inside the Ksitigarbha Hall are portraits of President Park Chung-hee, Yuk Yeong-su, and Hyundai Chairman Chung Ju-yung
In front of the hall is a tree that is said to have been planted by a Buddhist priest who brought it from India 200 years ago
Historical artifacts can be found throughout the temple
Closed Open all year round Restrooms Available Facilities for the Handicapped Available Interpretation Services Offered Not available

 

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