Guinsa, Buddhist temple complex in North Chungcheong Province, South Korea.
The headquarters of the Cheontae Buddhist order spans multiple levels against the Sobaek Mountains, featuring numerous halls and accommodation buildings for religious practices.
Founded in 1945 and reconstructed after the Korean War, Guinsa underwent substantial development following its official registration as the Cheontae school headquarters in 1967.
The temple complex maintains traditional Buddhist practices through daily ceremonies, meditation sessions, and educational programs at its affiliated Geumgang University.
The temple provides free vegetarian meals to all visitors during scheduled times and operates extensive kitchen facilities capable of serving meals to 20,000 people.
The temple complex manages a substantial agricultural operation covering 198,000 square meters to produce food for its residents and visitors.
Location: North Chungcheong
GPS coordinates: 37.03100,128.47992
Latest update: March 26, 2025 03:46
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