Temple History The Yeongju Propagation Centre, which is a temple, is located in urban Yeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do just to the east of Guseong Park. The Yeongju Propagation Centre is also known as Hongbeopsa Temple, which means “Great Dharma Temple” in English. During the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), there was a temple site for Hyangseodang (the revitalization of Buddhist practice) on the current location of the Yeongju Propagation Centre. It was first established in 1371 by Ha Ryun, who was the appointed magistrate of Yeongju. The former temple helped serve as a local Buddhist organization for villagers that sought guidance. After the Gabo Reform (갑오개혁, 1894–1896), this system was abolished. As a result,…