Golgulsa, Buddhist temple in Gyeongju, South Korea
The temple complex stretches across Mount Hamwol, featuring multiple stone caves carved into limestone cliffs and traditional wooden structures with tiled roofs.
Founded 1,500 years ago by Master Gwangyu who arrived from India, Golgulsa includes a seated rock-carved Buddha from the 9th century Silla Dynasty.
Golgulsa maintains the practice of Sunmudo, a traditional Korean Buddhist martial art that combines meditation, physical movement, and breathing techniques.
The temple provides year-round accommodation through Temple Stay programs, allowing visitors to participate in meditation, archery, chanting, and Buddhist ceremonies.
Within the temple grounds, visitors find multiple meditation grottos dedicated to different Buddhist deities, including Avalokitesvara, Ksitigarbha, and Medicine Buddha.
Location: Gyeongju
Website: http://golgulsa.com
GPS coordinates: 35.80330,129.40600
Latest update: March 6, 2025 19:22
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