Monument to Doseon and Sumi at Dogabsa

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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.

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 there were 12 hermitages and 780 monk working and living at Dogabsa.
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Coordinates:   34°45'15"N   126°39'54"E
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