Once known as Gyeonseongsa Temple, Bongeunsa Temple is located to the north of COEX building, and was constructed in the 10th year of Shilla King Weongseong’s reign (794). In 1498, Queen Jeonghyeon refurbished Gyeonseongsa Temple at the east of King Seongjong’s royal mausoleum and renamed the temple as Bongeunsa. Originally located near the royal maulsoleum (1km southwest), the temple was transferred to its current location during Joseon King Myeongjong’s reign. 3,479 Buddhist scriptures of 13 types, including the works of Kim Jeong-hee, are stored here. The Buddhist ceremony called Jeongdaebulsa, is held every September 9th of the lunar calendar, where monks march carrying the scriptures on their heads and recite the Beopseongge (Buddhist rites).
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[Temple Stay] A two-day program to experience daily monastic life. Click here for more details. -Duration: 1 night 2 days (14:00 – the next day 09:00) -Eligible applicant: Korean and foreign visitors (ages 15 and over) -Available program: temple tour, tea ceremony, Barugongyang, Buddhist service, making prayer beads, zen meditation, consultation with monks, 108 bows, etc. [Temple Life] * Group temple life (Korean/Foreigners) |