Beopjusa Temple, founded during the Silla Dynasty and boasting a long history, is located in Mt. Sokri National Park.

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It preserves numerous cultural assets including national treasures and treasures, and is a famous place that many people visit because of its beautiful natural scenery.

1 History of Beopjusa Temple: Feel the Breath of Silla

Beopjusa Temple is said to have been founded by Uisinjosa in 553 during the reign of King Jinheung of Silla.

Since its foundation, it has played an important central role in Korean Buddhism for a long time, and it is a temple with a long history that has produced many great monks.

In particular, during the Unified Silla Dynasty, it flourished as a center of Hwaeomhak and greatly contributed to the development of Buddhist culture.

2 National Treasures and Treasures: A Brilliant Feast of Buddhist Art

Beopjusa Temple possesses various cultural assets that show the essence of Korean Buddhist art.

The representative example is National Treasure No. 55, Palsangjeon, the only five-story wooden pagoda in Korea, and its magnificent and beautiful architectural beauty arouses admiration from those who see it.

In addition, valuable cultural heritages, including National Treasure No. 64, Seokryeonji Pond, and National Treasure No. 5, Twin Lion Stone Lantern, as well as 3 national treasures and 12 treasures, prove the historical value and artistic beauty of Beopjusa Temple.

3 Beauty of Sokri Mountain: A training space in harmony with nature

Beopjusa Temple is located in the beautiful nature of Sokri Mountain, where lush forests and strangely shaped rocks are in harmony, presenting a picturesque landscape in itself.

Walking in the footsteps of monks who devoted themselves to training in the beautiful nature of the four seasons, you can feel the greatness of nature along with peace of mind.

In particular, the scenery around Beopjusa Temple during the fall foliage season boasts outstanding beauty.

4 Modern Beopjusa Temple: A Living Space of Tradition and Culture

Beopjusa Temple, which has maintained its value throughout its long history and continues to this day, is more than just a temple; it is a living educational center for Korean Buddhist culture and a spiritual sanctuary.

It promotes traditional culture through various Buddhist events and cultural experience programs, and provides visitors to Sokri Mountain with a special experience of enjoying history and culture.

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How to get to Beopjusa Temple.

• Name: Headquarters of the 5th Diocese of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism
• Address: 405 Beopjusa-ro, Sokri-san-myeon, Boeun-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do (209, Sanae-ri)
• Phone Number
• Main Phone: 043)543-3615(8655)
• Wonju Office: 043)543-4755
• Temple Stay: 043)544-5656
• Fax: 043)543-3620

3 Maps

4 The scenery of Beopjusa Temple.

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