Temple History Illaksa Temple is located in southeastern Seosan, Chungcheongnam-do in the western foothills of Mt. Illaksan (521.4 m). It’s believed that Illaksa Temple was first established in 663 A.D. by the monk Uihyeon-seonsa. However, it’s difficult to verify the very existence of Uihyeon-seonsa. Eventually, the temple would fall into disrepair at one point only to be restored during the early part of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). According to the “Record of the Reconstruction of the Daeung-jeon Hall of Illaksa Temple,” which was produced in 1918, Illaksa Temple has undergone numerous reconstructions including in 1487, 1530, and 1649. The earliest known reconstruction at Illaksa Temple occurred during the mid-Joseon Dynasty…