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Songgwangsa Temple
- +82-63-243-8091, +82-63-241-8090
- songgwangsa.or.kr
Overview
Songgwangsa Temple in Soyang-myeon (Wanju-gun, Jeollabuk-do Province) has a unique history that spans a period of over a thousand years. For many years the temple lay incomplete until Monk Bojo Chejing began reconstruction in the 7th year of King Gyeongmun of Silla (867 AD). The temple was destroyed at one point in time, but Master Monk Jinul prayed that it be rebuilt. In accordance with his fervent hopes, in the 1600s the monk’s followers rebuilt a number of the temple’s halls and buildings, many of which can still be seen today. The temple is also remembered as the temple that King Injo helped rebuild with the hope that his two sons, who had been taken hostage by the Qing Dynasty during the Byeongjahoran War (Chinese invasion of Korea in 1636), would be returned safely and that Buddha would heal the nation.
One of the Korea’s four major temples, Songgwangsa is home to Jijangbosal and Siwangsang statues (found in Jijangjeon Hall), a Seokgayeorae statue, and 500 Nahansang statues (found in Nahanjeon Hall). The temple is also home to eight Tangible Cultural Assets and four Treasured Cultural Assets: Daeungjeon Hall, the Samsebulsang statues, the bell-tower, and the Sacheonwangsang statue.
Beloved for its historical significance as well as its beauty, the temple draws throngs of worshipers throughout the year. In spring, many tourists flock to the area to explore the temple and walk through the nearby cherry blossom tunnels. A worthwhile attraction for visitors of all ages, the temple is particularly well-suited for those with mobility problems since it is located on ground level.
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- Activities
- [Temple Stay]
- Daybreak Buddhist Service
- 108 Bows
- Buddhist Meal Service
- Buddhist Meditation
- Interaction with Buddhist monk(s) - Contact
- • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-63-243-8091,
+82-63-241-8090 - Parking
- Available
- Season
- * Cherry blossoms typically bloom in late April.
Updated 2016.04.14
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How to get here by subway or bus, with a map.
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From Jeonju, take Local Bus 806, 814 or 838 and get off at Songgwangsa Temple.
255-16, Songgwangsuman-ro, Wanju_Gun, Jeollabuk-do
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