Osan Gwollisa (Osan)

 historical building, ancestral hall/shrine/temple, Confucian temple

Osan Gwollisa was founded in 1792 during the reign of King Jeongjo, and has Seongjeokdo, the carved writings and drawings of Confucius’s accomplishment, and the Statue of Confucius.

Osan Gwollisa Confucian Shrine is where Gong Seorin, a civil official during the reign of King Jungjong of the Joseon Dynasty, gathered his pupils and gave lectures.

Along with Noseong Gwollisa in Nonsan, Osan Gwollisa is one of Korea’s two major Gwollisa Temples.

The philosophy of Confucius (551 BC – 479 BC) emphasized personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice and sincerity. Confucius's principles had a basis in common Chinese tradition and belief. He championed strong family loyalty, ancestor veneration, and respect of elders by their children and of husbands by their wives. He also recommended family as a basis for ideal government.

Gwolli in China is believed to be the area where Confucius was born.

Osan Gwollisa is Gyeonggi-do Monument #147.