Girimsa, Buddhist temple in Gyeongju, South Korea.
Located on Mount Hamwolsan slopes, Girimsa temple complex contains 16 buildings including Daejeokgwangjeon hall, Yaksajeon hall, and Eungjinjeon hall with stone pagodas.
The temple establishment dates to 643 AD during Queen Seondeok's reign by Indian Monk Gwangyu, initially named Imjeongsa before Monk Wonhyo rebuilt it.
The temple houses the Vairocana Buddha Triad painting from 1718, created by seven monk painters during King Sukjong's reign.
Visitors can explore multiple halls containing Buddhist artworks, including the Eungjin-jeon Hall with five hundred white stone Nahan statues.
The temple's name changed from Imjeongsa to Girimsa, meaning 'the forest where Buddha resided,' and it was once larger than Bulguksa temple.
Location: Gyeongju
Website: http://kirimsa.net
GPS coordinates: 35.83640,129.40300
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:38
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