Bongjeongsa (봉정사)

Korea (South) / Kyongsangbuk / Andong / Taejang-ri
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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.
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Coordinates:   36°39'9"N   128°39'43"E
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