Biamsa Temple (Sejong)

The traditional temple Biamsa is said to have been founded by State Preceptor Doseon at the end of Unified Silla, but its exact history is unknown. The National Treasure Gyeyumyeong Jeon Ssi Amitabha Buddha Stele, the Treasure Gichukmyeong Amitabha Buddha Stele, and the Maitreya Bodhisattva Pensive Statue discovered at Biamsa are kept at the Cheongju National Museum, and the baldachin inside Biamsa's Geungnakbojeon Hall, restored in 1657, was newly designated as a Treasure for its intricate and splendid craftsmanship. As such, it is said that half of the cultural heritage excavated in Sejong City was found at Biamsa, so it is no exaggeration to call Biamsa a representative historical and cultural heritage of Sejong City. The 860-year-old zelkova tree at Biamsa is also a sight to see. In the old days when farming was fundamental, villagers predicted the year's harvest by watching the leaves bud on this tree. It is said that if leaves sprouted from the bottom of the tree in early spring, it was considered a bad harvest year, and if they bloomed from the top, a good harvest year. The inscription 'Come and go as if you have not come before the tree' is impressive. After parking your car in the Biamsa parking lot, do not go straight up to the temple; instead, follow the stairs behind the restroom and walk a little up the mountain to take in Biamsa at a glance. Surrounded by forest and rarely visited, you can fully feel the atmosphere of an old mountain temple.

Details

Admission fee

Free

Restroom

Yes

Korean-language guide service

Available