Temple History Hwabangsa Temple is situated in the northern part of Namhae, Gyeongsangnam-do, and it looks out towards the South Sea. To the north, you’ll find Mt. Sambongsan (422.1 m); and to the south, you’ll find Mt. Mangunsan (784.9 m). Of the two, Hwabangsa Temple is located on Mt. Mangunsan. It’s believed that Hwabangsa Temple was first built during the Silla Dynasty (57 B.C. – 935 A.D.). In fact, Hwabangsa Temple was first established during the reign of King Sinmun of Silla (r. 681–692). The temple was first established by Wonhyo-daesa (617-686 A.D.) after he built Bogwangsa Temple on Mt. Geumsan. Bogwangsa Temple is now known as Boriam Hermitage. When…