Temple History Anilsa Temple, which means “Peace and Ease Temple” in English, is located to the north of Mt. Apsan (658.7m) in Nam-gu, Daegu. As for how the temple got its name, it’s believed that King Taejo of Goryeo (r. 918 – 943 A.D.) suffered a crushing defeat against King Gyeon Hwon of Later Baekje (r. 892-935 A.D.) at the Battle of Gongsan. Initially, King Taejo hid at the neighbouring Eunjiksa Temple. Restless, he later travelled to Anilsa Temple, which is surrounded by rock formations that appear like folding screens. This defensive position gave King Taejo peace of mind, so he was finally able to relax. Even today, about 500…