Bongjeongsa
| Bongjeongsa | |
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Geungnakjeon - The oldest wooden building in Korea with the 3 storied pagoda in front at Bongjeongsa.
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| Korean name | |
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| Hangul | 봉정사 |
| Hanja | 祗林寺 |
| Revised Romanization | Bongjeongsa |
| McCune–Reischauer | Pongjŏngsa |
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Bongjeongsa is a Korean Buddhist temple on the slopes of Mount Cheondeung in Andong city, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It is a subsidiary temple of Gounsa, the head temple of the 16th branch of Jogye Order.[1]
At 1,650 m²/17,760 ft², Bongjeongsa is the largest temple in Andong, and is the site of the oldest wooden building, Geuknakjeon, in Korea.[2] There are 10 buildings at the main temple and a total of 9 other buildings at Bongjeongsa's two sub temples found to the east and west of the main temple complex.
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Origin
Bongjeongsa is believed first established by Monk Uisang in 672 during the 12th year of King Munmu of Silla (661-681), however, an inscription found during a restoration of Geuknakjeon state that Neungin Daedeuk, a disciple of Monk Uisang, established the temple.[2][3]
In 1363 the last major reconstruction took place and in 1625 and 1972, renovations were undertaken.[3]
Treasures
National Treasure #15
Built in the mid-Goryeo Period, around 12th and 13th century,[4] Geukrakjeon (Nirvana Hall), from the Goryeo Dynasty era, is the oldest wooden building in Korea.[2] Geukrakjeon was constructed with slated windows and no door.[5] Most old temple buildings were destroyed over the years by natural disasters or acts of war. Although restored from time to time, Geukrakjeon remains an original construction.
Treasure #55
Daeungjeon is the main temple hall, with stunning original murals,[5] representing building styles of the early Joseon Dynasty era. Notable for the style of pillars, most likely brought from Song dynasty, Daeungjeon incorporates a column-head and curved bracket form.[3]
Treasure #448
Hwaeom Gangdang, a study hall, constructed in 1588 during the mid-Joseon Dynasty.[5]
Treasure #449
Gogeumdang, a small worship hall, constructed in 1616.[5]
Gallery
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Bongjeongsa Daeungjeon - Treasure #55
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Korea-Andong-Bongjeongsa 3034-06 Maseru.JPG
Bongjeongsa Maseru
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Korea-Andong-Bongjeongsa-Maseru-Drum-01.jpg
Drum and wooden fish in the Bongjeongsa Manseru pavilion
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Korea-Andong-Bongjeongsa 3046-06 Bell Pavilion.JPG
Bongjeongsa Bell Pavilion
See also
References
- ↑ (in Korean) 봉정사 鳳停寺 (Bongjeongs) Nate / Encyclopedia of Korean Culture
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- ↑ [1], Eng.koreatemple. Retrieved 2012-02-28
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- 682 establishments
- Religious organizations established in the 7th century
- Buddhist temples of the Jogye Order
- Buddhist temples in South Korea
- Andong
- Buildings and structures in North Gyeongsang Province
- Visitor attractions in North Gyeongsang Province
