Gapsa, Buddhist temple in Daejeon, South Korea
Gapsa is a Buddhist temple located on the western slopes of Moaksan mountain, with multiple meditation halls and traditional Korean architecture. The complex contains several worship spaces and courtyards arranged according to classical temple design.
The temple was founded in 599 and later expanded around 766 under Master Jinpyo. These two periods shaped the core structure and religious importance of the site.
The temple houses a hanging painting from the 1650s showing the Buddha Triad, which reflects how Buddhist teachings were illustrated and shared with devotees. This artwork remains an important example of the spiritual art that people created to express their faith.
Visitors can walk around the grounds freely, but comfortable shoes are recommended since there are stairs and uneven paths. Extended stay programs are available for those who want to spend several hours or days experiencing temple life.
The Mireukjeon hall contains a large statue of the future Buddha surrounded by two companion statues in an open interior space. This unusual open design allows visitors to view the figures from multiple angles within the same room.
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