Suamsa Temple (Seoul)

Suamsa Temple, located on the southern slope of Suraksan Mountain, is a temple directly affiliated with the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. It was founded in 621, the 43rd year of King Jinpyeong's reign in Silla, by State Preceptor Wonkwang, the author of the five worldly precepts of Hwarang, to accomplish the great work of unifying the three kingdoms.
After being destroyed by fire during the Manchu War of the Joseon Dynasty, only Seokguk Buddhist Temple remained and was rebuilt. The precincts include Geungnakbojeon Hall, a 25-pyeong traditional style (dancheong) building erected during the reconstruction by Monk Dowuk in 1962, Samseonggak, Yosachae, and the Maitreya statue erected in 1972. On the large rock next to Geungnakbojeon, there is an engraved image of a dragon ascending to heaven holding the Yeouiju, and in the middle of the temple, there is a red pine tree that resembles several dragons writhing and ascending to heaven. There is a cave temple where mysterious spring water is said to gush out.
You can visit by climbing Suraksan Mountain with Doansa Temple, Songamsa Temple, and Doseonsa Temple.

Details

Admission fee

Free

Parking fee

- 150 won per 5 minutes

Korean-language guide service

Available