Munsusa Temple

Introduction:
The exact founding date of Munsusa Temple is unknown because there are no official records that have been discovered. The temple is estimated to date back to the Goryeo Dynasty, because a prayer found at the Gilt-bronze Seated Buddha in the temple’s G

Directions From Seoul Nambu Terminal or Central City Terminal, take bus bound for Seosan Bus Terminal. Take Bus 430 (Jungang Hospital, Eumam, Yugye Woman's High School) at Seosan Bus Terminal, and get off at Halla Vivaldi APT Bus Stop. (3 bus stops) Transfer to Bus 483 and get off at Gopung-ri Bus Stop. (35 bus stops) Munsusa Temple is located to your right, 720 m away. Or, take Local Bus bound for Taebong-ri at Unsan / Haemi Bus Stop and get off at Entrance of Munsusa Temple Bus Stop. Walk for 10 minutes to the temple.Call the Korea Travel Hotline for assistance with directions.
Tel:
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• For more info: +82-41-663-3925

Information:
The exact founding date of Munsusa Temple is unknown because there are no official records that have been discovered.
The temple is estimated to date back to the Goryeo Dynasty, because a prayer found at the Gilt-bronze Seated Buddha in the temple’s Geungnaksiljeon Hall (hall of paradise) in 1973 dates back to 1346.
Around 600 items were discovered along with the prayer, including unbleached ramie cloth, a short-sleeved gown, rice, and barley.
Munsunsa has the tranquil atmosphere of a mountain temple.
When spring arrives, cherry blossom flowers and wild flowers bloom across the mountain and the nearby cattle farm call to mind a traditional Korean painting. Munsusa Geungnaksiljeon Hall is a beautiful building constructed according to Jusimpo style (the column brackets placed only on top of the columns) combined with Dapo style (the column brackets placed between columns as well as on top of the columns).
It is designated as Chungcheongnam-do Tangible Cultural Property No.
13.
Inside the gorgeously and majestically carved hall are many relics including Gilt-bronze Seated Buddha, Samsebulsang statues (statues of Buddhas of Three Times (past, present and future)), Nahansang statues (statues of disciples of Buddha), and various portraits of Buddha. The Gilt-bronze Seated Buddha (height: 70cm, length between knees: 50cm) was created in 1346 (the second year of King Chungmok’s reign, the29th king of the Goryeo Dynasty).
It is one of the fine examples of late Goryo dynasty style Buddha statue along with Gilt-bronze Seated Bhaisajyaguru Buddha of Janggoksa Temple (Treasure No.337).
Telephone: +82-41-663-3925 Closed N/A (Open all year round) Restrooms Available Facilities for the Handicapped Not available Interpretation Services Offered Not available