Naesosa, Buddhist temple at the base of Naebyeongsan Mountain, South Korea
The temple features solid wooden structures including the Main Buddha Hall, constructed without iron nails and decorated with traditional Buddhist paintings.
Founded in 633 CE by monk Hyegu-duta during the Baekje Kingdom, Naesosa initially consisted of two temples before being rebuilt in 1633.
The temple maintains a collection of four state-designated cultural heritage items, including a Goryeo-era bronze bell and a transcription of the Lotus Sutra.
Visitors can reach the temple complex through a 600-meter path lined with fir trees, leading from the Iljumun Gate to the Cheonwangmun Gate.
A carpenter spent three years carving wooden pillows for the Main Buddha Hall, with one piece remaining mysteriously missing according to local accounts.
GPS coordinates: 35.61798,126.58743
Latest update: March 18, 2025 08:38
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