Seonunsa Buddhist Temple, South Korea
Seonunsa buddhist temple is the head temple of 24th parish in the Korean Jogye order buddhism which is located in Mt.Dosol of Gochang county, Jeonra north province.
The temple name "Seonun" means the place where an ascetic devotee practicing seon(zen) meditation with the evening cloud which dwells in the blazing red of the setting sun.
The temple is located in the rocks of fantastic shape and so it have its most beautiful scenery. The temple was founded A.D.577(24th year of king Weeduk, Baekje dynasty) by master Kumdan and since then this temple took charge of enlightening the sentient beings of this world and guiding them to the buddhist's idealistic pure land.
From the beginning, some displaced people lived in Mt.Seonun(Mt.Dosol) because there were disturbances of war during the period of three states(Gogureo, Baekje and Shinra dynasty). Master Kumdan taught the teachings of Buddha, traditional salt making method and traditional Korean paper making method to them.
So they made their earnings from the salt and paper making and they can kept their livelihood. Villagers named their village as Kumdan-ri after master Kumdan's buddhist name for paying master Kumdan's tribute to them. Villagers also offered their salt to the Seonunsa temple for repaying master Kumdan's obligation.
Since then this beautiful tradition have handed down even today.
There is no end of visitors to Seonunsa temple because this temple have its beautiful scenery, its long history and its important cultural properties.
In addition to it, the red flowers of camilia trees around the temple burst into flowers in the spring and is much loved from the poets and artists.
Seonunsa Temple is the perfect place to calm your mind and to rest your body, engaging in daily monastic activities. Seonunsa is a well-known temple for its beautiful scenery and its large number of historic relics.
The temple also has a good reputation for its temple stay program. Temple Stay in Seonunsa will be a unique experience for you to learn about Buddhism, its life style, rituals and spirituality. It provides refuge from the city life, as well as time and space for meditation and healing.
This can be a meaningful time to take a look at your inner-self based on Buddha’s teachings; searching for your true self, living in harmony with other people and becoming one with nature.
Make sure you participate in the daily temple life schedule: pre-dawn/evening chanting ceremony, meal time and bed time; and the rest of the day will be free.
It is open to everyone regardless of religious beliefs. We welcome you to Seonunsa Temple Stay. Hope you have an unforgettable memory and make a good karma through temple stay in Seonunsa.
Seonunsa Temple Stay for more detail information and inquiries, please send an e-mail to the following address.
7sevensmart@gmail.com
The temple name "Seonun" means the place where an ascetic devotee practicing seon(zen) meditation with the evening cloud which dwells in the blazing red of the setting sun.
The temple is located in the rocks of fantastic shape and so it have its most beautiful scenery. The temple was founded A.D.577(24th year of king Weeduk, Baekje dynasty) by master Kumdan and since then this temple took charge of enlightening the sentient beings of this world and guiding them to the buddhist's idealistic pure land.
From the beginning, some displaced people lived in Mt.Seonun(Mt.Dosol) because there were disturbances of war during the period of three states(Gogureo, Baekje and Shinra dynasty). Master Kumdan taught the teachings of Buddha, traditional salt making method and traditional Korean paper making method to them.
So they made their earnings from the salt and paper making and they can kept their livelihood. Villagers named their village as Kumdan-ri after master Kumdan's buddhist name for paying master Kumdan's tribute to them. Villagers also offered their salt to the Seonunsa temple for repaying master Kumdan's obligation.
Since then this beautiful tradition have handed down even today.
There is no end of visitors to Seonunsa temple because this temple have its beautiful scenery, its long history and its important cultural properties.
In addition to it, the red flowers of camilia trees around the temple burst into flowers in the spring and is much loved from the poets and artists.
Seonunsa Temple is the perfect place to calm your mind and to rest your body, engaging in daily monastic activities. Seonunsa is a well-known temple for its beautiful scenery and its large number of historic relics.
The temple also has a good reputation for its temple stay program. Temple Stay in Seonunsa will be a unique experience for you to learn about Buddhism, its life style, rituals and spirituality. It provides refuge from the city life, as well as time and space for meditation and healing.
This can be a meaningful time to take a look at your inner-self based on Buddha’s teachings; searching for your true self, living in harmony with other people and becoming one with nature.
Make sure you participate in the daily temple life schedule: pre-dawn/evening chanting ceremony, meal time and bed time; and the rest of the day will be free.
It is open to everyone regardless of religious beliefs. We welcome you to Seonunsa Temple Stay. Hope you have an unforgettable memory and make a good karma through temple stay in Seonunsa.
Seonunsa Temple Stay for more detail information and inquiries, please send an e-mail to the following address.
7sevensmart@gmail.com
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