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Bomunsa Temple – 보문사 (Yecheon, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Temple History Bomunsa Temple in Yecheon, Gyeongsangbuk-do, which shouldn’t be confused with the dozens of other temples in Korea with the exact same name, is located to the northwest of Mt. Bomunsan (642.5 m). Bomunsa Temple is believed to have first been founded in 676 A.D. by the famed monk Uisang-daesa (625-702 A.D.). However, there is very little evidence to support this claim. Instead, it’s more likely that one of Uisang-daesa’s disciples actually first founded Bomunsa Temple. Either way, it’s believed that Bomunsa Temple is the oldest temple in the city of Yecheon. During the mid-Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392), the famed monk Jinul (1158-1210), who was also known as Bojo-guksa, stayed…
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Bomunsa Temple – 보문사 (Ganghwa, Incheon)
Temple History Bomunsa Temple is located on Seongmo-do Island to the west of Ganghwa-do Island. However, while Bomunsa Temple is located on Seongmo-do Island, it’s apart of Ganghwa County in Incheon. The temple is located to the south of Mt. Nakgasan (235 m). Mt. Nakgasan is a transliteration of Mt. Potalaka, which is the mythical dwelling of Gwanseeum-bosal (The Bodhisattva of Compassion). As for Bomunsa Temple, it means “Universal Gate Temple” in English. Bomunsa Temple was first founded in 635 A.D. by the monk Hoejeong-daesa. In 649 A.D., twenty-two images of Buddhas and Nahan (Historical Disciples of the Buddha) were enshrined inside the Nahan-jeon cave shrine hall. Little is known…
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Bomunsa Temple – 보문사 (Seogwipo, Jeju-do)
Temple Layout On the south-west side of Jeju-do Island, and in the shadows of Mt. Sanbangsan and Sanbanggulsa Temple, is Bomunsa Temple. In fact, in order to get to Sanbanggulsa Temple, you’ll first need to pass through the Bomunsa Temple grounds. Bomunsa Temple has a commanding view of the South Sea and the southwestern coastline of Jeju-do Island. You first approach Bomunsa Temple past a crowded parking lot and up a set of wide stone stairs. Bomunsa Temple, much like the famed mountain that it rests upon, is frequented by busloads of visitors. The first thing to greet you inside the temple courtyard is the stone statue dedicated to Gwanseeum-bosal…