Buseoksa, Buddhist temple in Buseok-myeon, South Korea.
Buseoksa is a temple near Mount Bonghwang with traditional wooden structures and stone walls arranged across multiple levels of the hillside. The complex contains nine stone walls and important buildings such as Iljumun, Beomjongnu, Anyangnu, Seonmyogak, and Gwaneumjeon.
The temple was founded in 676 under King Munmu of Silla, with Muryangsujeon being one of Korea's oldest remaining wooden buildings. This structure demonstrates architectural continuity from the early medieval period to today.
The temple houses five National Treasures, including a notable Amitabha Buddha statue venerated on the western wall of Muryangsujeon Hall.
Exploring the complex is easy on foot, as the stone walls and structures are distributed across the hillside allowing visitors to walk gradually upward. The terrain is natural, so comfortable shoes are helpful, especially in wet conditions.
According to local records, a Chinese woman named Sunmyo transformed into a dragon to protect the temple site and defeat local thieves. This tale became part of the area's folklore and remains remembered in community traditions.
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