Beomeosa, Buddhist temple on Geumjeongsan Mountain, Busan, South Korea
Beomeosa is a Buddhist temple situated on Geumjeongsan Mountain, featuring multiple halls, gateways, and stone structures arranged around its central courtyards. The complex centers on the Daeungjeon Hall and a three-story stone pagoda that form the heart of the temple grounds.
The temple was founded in 678 during the Silla Dynasty, making it one of the oldest religious sites in the region. Over the centuries, the complex underwent multiple reconstructions, particularly after the Japanese invasion of 1592 damaged many original buildings.
The temple serves as a center where Buddhist monks train and practice their faith following the Jogye Order tradition. Visitors can observe daily chanting, meditation, and the rhythms of monastic life as they move through the temple grounds.
The temple offers stay programs where visitors can live alongside monks, participate in meditation, and eat traditional vegetarian meals prepared on-site. Plan your visit for early morning to experience the chanting ceremonies, or come during spring when the grounds are most alive.
Thousands of wisteria plants blanket the temple grounds, creating cascades of purple flowers that drape over walkways and structures during spring blooms. This seasonal display transforms the entire complex into a flowering landscape that draws visitors specifically for this natural show.
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