Seonamsa

 interesting place, buddhist temple

Seonam Temple (Seonamsa) - Legend states that in 529 CE missionary-monk Ado built a hermitage at this site on the eastern slope of Jogyesan and named it Biroam.

350 years later in 861 National Master Doseon Guksa constructed a grand temple here and renamed it Seonamsa. The name means (Heavenly Rock), derived from the legend that a heavenly being once played the game of Go at the location of Seonamsa.

As the head temple of the "Samamsa" trio, (three "rock" temples, Unamsa, Yongamsa, Seonamsa), Seonamsa played a fundamental role in the development of Seon Buddhism, and many masters have practiced, taught and attained awakening here.

During the Imjinwaeran war, many of Seonamsa’s buildings were destroyed, along with much of the country. Restoration came after the war, and a new plan to restore the temple to the original 11th century configuration has been underway since 1992.

Seungseon Bridge at Seonamsa is designated as National Treasure No. 400, and it is Korea’s most beautiful arched stone bridge. Because it blends in so well with the valley below, it is often used as shooting location for movies and TV shows.


Seonam Temple is Historical site #507


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