• Beomeosa,  Busan

    Naewonam Hermitage – 내원암 (Geumjeong-gu, Busan)

    Hermitage History Naewonam Hermitage is located on the Beomeosa Temple grounds in Geumjeong-gu, Busan. It’s unclear when the hermitage was first founded; however, according to historical records, it appears to have been reconstructed in 1693 by the monk Shinju. There were several renovations conducted at the hermitage during the 1800s. Also, historical records indicate the presence of the “Seated Stone Bodhisattva Statue of Naewonam Hermitage, Beomeosa Temple,” which is a Cultural Heritage Materials of Busan Metropolitan City, at this time. It’s believed that this statue was created during the late Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). In 1900, the famed monk Gyeongheo (1849–1912) established a meditation hall (Seonwon) at Beomeosa Temple. And in…

  • Ulsan

    Naewonam Hermitage – 내원암 (Ulju-gun, Ulsan)

    Hermitage History Naewonam Hermitage is located in Ulju-gun, Ulsan in the eastern foothills of Mt. Daeunsan (742.6 m). Additionally, Naewonam Hermitage is located up the very scenic Naewonam-gol Valley, which is especially popular during the summer months. As for Naewonam Hermitage, it’s believed to date back to the Silla Dynasty (57 B.C. – 935 A.D.). The hermitage is believed to have first been founded by the monk Gobong. Very little is known about the hermitage after its founding. Later, and according to the “Chilseonggakjeongjeok” (七星閣創建記), which was written in 1919, some 160 people helped construct the Chilseong-gak Hall at Naewonam Hermitage. However, in 1925, a large fire broke out at…