Introduction:
Located at the skirt of Ansan Mountain in Bongwon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Bongwonsa temple , as the center of Korean Buddhism Taego, is a thousand year old temple with a long history and tradition. In 889 (3rd year of Shilla Jinseong Queen’s reign), M

 
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Information Introduction Located at the skirt of Ansan Mountain in Bongwon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Bongwonsa temple , as the center of Korean Buddhism Taego, is a thousand year old temple with a long history and tradition
In 889 (3rd year of Shilla Jinseong Queen’s reign), Master Dosun founded it at the ground of Yeonhui palace (now Yonsei Univ
) and named it Banyasa temple
It was destroyed during the Japanese invasion of Korea in 1592, and later in 1748 (24th year of Joseon King Yeongjo’s reign), it was rebuilt and renamed “Bongwonsa” by two Buddhist monks, Chanjeup and Jeungam
“Yeongsanjae”, one of the Buddhist rituals and also the Important Intangible Cultural Properties No
50, takes place at Bongwonsa on June 6 every year wishing for the world peace and the reunification of North and South Korea
It was designated as one of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2009
During Yeongsanjae, visitors can enjoy the Buddhist arts such as Beompae (Buddhist temple music for rituals) and dancing
Also, during summer time, “Seoul Lotus Flower Culture Festival” takes place, so visitors can enjoy the beautiful lotus flowers which are a symbol of Buddhism
Administration Bongwonsa Temple

Telephone: +82-2-392-3007~8 Fax +82-2-393-9450 Parking Facilities Available Admission Fees Free Interpretation Services Offered Not Available Baby Stroller Rentals not available Pets not permitted

 
Bongwonsa Temple Reviews:
SounL:    Nice enough;I'd prefer to walk around Buk Chon
KTL:    Fantastic modern dance
lianKO:    Business visit
jianK:    Lots of luxury shops - and open on...;Keep off your bucket list.
dH:    Take a look if you're near the Seo...
WUZ:    Inspiring
KTL:    Fun and Yummy!;New Location for Kimchi Museum!
KTL:    Paper Museum
GDeLK:    Rodin
ouI:    One of the Best Joseon Tomb Locati...