Unmunsa, Buddhist temple in Cheongdo County, South Korea

Unmunsa is a Buddhist temple on the southern edge of the Taebaek Mountains in Cheongdo County, North Gyeongsang Province. Its main hall, the Daeungbojeon, is the largest building and can seat all the resident nuns for services. The grounds also hold a Birajeon, a Manseoru pavilion, a hall of 500 arhats, and a natural monument: a weeping pine. The temple is the head of the 9th district of the Jogye Order.

The temple was founded in 560 AD during King Jinheung's reign and received its present name meaning Cloud Gate Temple in 937 AD. These names and founding date mark important moments in this site's long history.

This place serves as South Korea's main training center for Buddhist nuns, shaping daily life through meditation and religious ceremonies. Visitors can observe the nuns in their routines and gain insight into the monastic way of living and the spiritual practices performed here.

The site is reachable by public transportation or private vehicle, with directional signs along major roads guiding you to the temple. The location sits at elevation, so visitors should expect walking paths and wear comfortable shoes.

Unmunsa takes its name from Yunmen Wenyan, the Tang-dynasty Chinese Chan master who founded the Yunmen school; the Korean name means "Cloud Gate Temple". The temple also runs Unmun Seungga Daehak, a monastic college that trains Buddhist nuns.