Bongjeongsa (봉정사)
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Bongjeongsa is a Korean Buddhist temple believed first established by Monk Uisang in 672 during the 12th year of King Munmu of Silla (661-681), however, an inscription found during a restoration of Geuknakjeon state that Neungin Daedeuk, a disciple of Monk Uisang, established the temple.
Bongjeongsa is the largest temple in Andong, and is the site of the oldest wooden building, Geuknakjeon, in Korea.
Bongjeongsa is the largest temple in Andong, and is the site of the oldest wooden building, Geuknakjeon, in Korea.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bongjeongsa
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Coordinates: 36°39'9"N 128°39'43"E
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