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Yongmunsa, Buddhist temple in Yangpyeong, South Korea

The temple structures include multiple prayer halls, meditation spaces, and ceremonial buildings spread across different levels of the mountainside terrain.

King Gyeongsun visited and established Yongmunsa temple in 927, marking a significant period in the expansion of Buddhism during the Silla dynasty.

Buddhist monks at Yongmunsa temple maintain traditional practices through daily rituals, meditation sessions, and teachings of ancient scriptures.

Visitors can reach Yongmunsa temple by taking a bus from Yangpyeong station to the temple entrance, with the journey lasting approximately 40 minutes.

The temple preserves a collection of Tripitaka Buddhist texts transported from Gyeongcheon Temple during the Goryeo dynasty in 1378.

GPS coordinates: 37.55014,127.57108

Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:43

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