Beomeosa Temple

Beomeosa is a temple located on the eastern foot of Geumjeongsan in Busan and serves as the head temple of the 14th district of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. Along with Haeinsa in Hapcheon and Tongdosa in Yangsan, Beomeosa is counted among the three great temples of the southern region and is one of the central sites of Korean Buddhism. Located on the eastern foot of Geumjeongsan, it was founded by the Venerable Uisang in the 18th year of King Munmu, the 30th ruler of Silla (678), and was rebuilt during the reign of King Heungdeok. At the time of King Heungdeok's renovation, it was a large temple with 360 buildings, 360 result of land, and approximately 100 households of slaves under its control. However, all structures were destroyed during the Japanese invasions of Korea in the Imjin War and the temple fell into near ruin. The current buildings were reconstructed in the 5th year of King Gwanghaegun (1613) by the Venerable Myojeon and the Venerable Haemin. Established to realise on earth the ideals of the Flower Garland Sutra—a beautiful life that is clear and pure, mutually supportive, understanding and full of happiness—Beomeosa is a practice temple that has historically cultivated many eminent monks and produced seons, and it is a place with a long tradition and numerous cultural treasures.

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