Guri Hwaeomsa Bozeru, Buddhist temple building in Gurye, South Korea
Guri Hwaeomsa Bozeru is a Buddhist temple building within the Hwaeomsa Temple complex on the southwestern slopes of Jirisan National Park in Jeollanam-do province. The structure houses three Buddha statues and four bodhisattva figures inside arranged beneath a distinctive grid ceiling that slopes toward all sides.
The building originated on a stone foundation from the Unified Silla period but was comprehensively rebuilt between 1630 and 1636 after damage from the 1593 Japanese invasion of Korea. The reconstruction demonstrated local craftspeople's ability to restore traditional building forms following severe destruction.
The building displays traditional Korean Buddhist design through its stone foundation from the Unified Silla era and a roof held up by an intricate bracket system. Inside, the placement of statues follows established customs for sacred Buddhist spaces.
The building is accessible to visitors during regular opening hours and offers views of the interior and architectural details of Buddhist design. Weekday visits tend to be quieter, allowing for better observation of the space and its features.
The roof has a rare feature: it slopes from the center toward all four sides, allowing rainwater to drain in multiple directions. This uncommon construction is not typical for other Buddhist temple buildings in the region.
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