Beomnyunsa, Buddhist temple in Wonsam-myeon, South Korea
Beomnyunsa is a Buddhist temple in Wonsam-myeon with buildings set against Mount Munsusan's backdrop. The structures use red pine wood, and the site includes a Three-Story Stone Pagoda designated as Cultural Heritage Material of Gyeonggido.
The temple was founded in 2005 by Venerable Sangnyun following a spiritual vision experienced in 1996. This establishment represents a recent addition to the region's Buddhist sites.
The Main Buddha Hall uses the shape of the Chinese character '亞' in its design and houses Buddha statues carved from local granite. This combination of symbolic form and regional materials creates a distinctive place for worship and practice.
The temple complex features multiple halls for meditation and prayer set within the landscape. Access is provided through pathways that connect different areas of the site for visitor movement.
Lotus flowers bloom throughout the temple grounds and create a natural setting for visitors. The surrounding terrain includes secluded spots that invite quiet reflection.
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