Beopjusa, Buddhist temple at Mount Deogyu, North Chungcheong, South Korea.
The temple complex spans across multiple buildings featuring traditional Korean architecture, with halls and pagodas spread throughout the mountainous terrain.
Founded in 553 AD during the Three Kingdoms period, Beopjusa became a center of Buddhist learning and has undergone several reconstructions through centuries.
The temple maintains active Buddhist practices, hosting ceremonies and providing educational programs that teach traditional Korean Buddhist customs to visitors.
Guided tours in multiple languages explain the temple's features, while accommodation options allow guests to stay within the temple grounds.
The Giant Wooden Buddha statue reaches 33 meters in height, making it one of the largest wooden Buddhist statues in Korea.
Location: North Chungcheong
Inception: 553
Operator: unesco
Part of: Sansa
GPS coordinates: 36.54150,127.83300
Latest update: May 17, 2025 06:48
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