Temple History Eungseoksa Temple is located in northern Jinju, Gyeongsangnam-do to the south of Mt. Jibhyeonsan (578.1 m). Eungseoksa Temple was first established in 554 A.D. According to historical records, and in 662 A.D., the famed monk Uisang-daesa (625-702 A.D.) is said to have held a lecture at the temple. However, since Uisang-daesa was studying in Tang China (618–690, 705–907 A.D.) at this time, it’s unlikely that he was also giving a lecture at Eungseoksa Temple, as well. In the late Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392), such monks as Jigong (1289–1363 A.D.), Naong Hyegeun (1320–1376), and Muhak (1327–1405) are recorded to have stayed at Eungseoksa Temple. During the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), monks…