Cheongdo Unmunsa Temple, a place where female monks study

1 Introduction to Unmunsa (Temple).

Unmunsa (Temple) is a temple located in Hogeosan (Mountain), Sinwon-ri, Unmun-myeon, Cheongdo-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do.

It is a branch temple of Donghwasa, the headquarters of the 9th district of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism.

It was named after Unmunmuneon, the founder of the Unmun Order, a Zen master from the Tang Dynasty in China.

It is a temple for nuns, and there is Unmun Sangha University, a Buddhist university specializing in nun education.

Among the affiliated hermitages, Sariam, the prayer hall of Nabanjonja, is the most famous.
Admission to the cultural heritage is free, but if you come by car, you have to pay a parking fee.

2 Tourist tips when visiting

Unmunsa Temple, located in Cheongdo-gun, Gyeongbuk, originally means a gate to enter the clouds.

In Korea, it is well known as a place where female monks who have become monks study after becoming monks of Buddha.

It is located deep in the mountains where you can’t hear the sounds of dogs or chickens, so it is quiet and a place where you can reflect on yourself from the noisy city life.

Especially in the evening, when you look at the monks beating the drums in the pavilion, you feel your mind being purified.

The interior consists of several buildings, including the main hall, and you can also apply for a temple stay and stay there.

3 How to get to Unmunsa (Temple).