Sunday, June 21, 2009

17 June 2009 Tour: SEONAMSA TEMPLE


Seonamsa Temple of ChoGyesan. The Head Temple of Taego Sect of Buddhism. The temples has more than 1,000 years of history. It is one of the major temples in Korea that is unique and preserved well. These temples were built during the Shilla dynasty (514-540 AD). The arched Seungseon-gyo Bridge built over the winding stream leads you to the courtyard of Seonamsa. The place is the birthplace of Taegojong sect flourished by the priest Doseon at the end of Shilla, the temple preserves many precious relics.




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