Dogabsa (도갑사)

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Dogabsa, or Dogab Temple, was built during the Silla Era by monk Doseon-guksa in 880 C.E., expanded and rebuilt between 1457 and 1464, and again expanded in 1776 and 1835. At one time durring the temples peak there were 12 hermitages and 780 monk working and living at Dogabsa.

The temple was destroyed in 1597 during the Japanese invasion of Korea (1592–1598) and again during Korean War, but was restored after each destruction. The temple continues to be restored and expanded.

Dogabsa is the site of National Treasure #50 - Dogabsa Haetalmun (Gate of Deliverance - erected in 1473) and National Treasure #89 - Dogabsa, sitting stone statue of Buddha, along with several other Jeollanam-do Tangible Treasures. Monument to Doseon and Sumi at Dogabsa was built in 1653 to recognize the acheivements of Doseon, who established Dogabsa, and Sumi who expanded it. The monument is Treasure #1395.