Hwaeomsa, Buddhist temple in Gurye County, South Korea.
Hwaeomsa sits on the slopes of Jirisan mountain, featuring multiple halls, stone pagodas, and granite lanterns within its expansive temple grounds.
Founded in 544 AD during the Silla Dynasty, the temple underwent reconstruction in 1701 after destruction during the Japanese invasion of 1593.
The temple maintains the Flower Garland Sutra inscribed on stone tablets, representing a fundamental text of Korean Buddhist teachings and practices.
Visitors can reach the temple by taking regular buses from Gurye Intercity Bus Terminal, followed by a twenty-minute walk to the entrance.
The Four-Lion Three-Story Stone Pagoda stands as one of four National Treasures at the temple, displaying distinct architectural elements in granite.
Location: Gurye County
Website: http://hwaeomsa.org
GPS coordinates: 35.25654,127.49730
Latest update: May 12, 2025 05:08
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