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Seonamsa, Buddhist temple complex on Jogyesan in Suncheon, South Korea

Seonamsa is a Buddhist temple complex situated on Jogyesan Mountain in Suncheon, with meditation halls, stone pagodas, and traditional wooden structures arranged across the forested slope. The buildings integrate naturally with the surrounding rock formations and forest environment, creating a layout shaped by the mountain terrain.

A legend holds that the monk Ado built a hermitage here in 529, and in 861 Doseon founded the temple and named it Seonamsa. Most buildings were destroyed during the Japanese invasions of 1592–98, and reconstruction was completed in 1660. It was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2018 as part of the Sansa mountain monasteries.

The name Seonam means "Xian's Precipice", from a legend that an immortal played the game of Go here. The temple belongs to the Taego Order, though the Jogye Order also claims it. In Wontongjeon, a tablet reading "Daebokjeon" is in King Jeongjo's own hand, given after a 100-day prayer by High Priest Nuram was answered with the birth of a son, Sunjo.

The path to the temple extends about one kilometer through the mountain, crossing the Seungseongyo Bridge that integrates with the natural bedrock. Sturdy footwear is recommended since the route includes steps and uneven ground throughout the walk.

The pair of three-story stone pagodas in front of the main hall are Treasure #395. They are identical in size and carving technique, indicating they were made by the same hand and erected together. Each rests on a two-tier base.

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450 Seonamsa-gil, Seungju-eup, Suncheon, Jeollanam-do, South Korea
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