Yeongcheon Eunhaesa Temple (은해사 (영천))
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Yeongcheon Eunhaesa Temple (은해사 (영천))

951, Cheongtong-ro, Yeongcheon-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

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Nestled on Palgongsan Mountain, Yeongcheon Eunhaesa Temple is a deeply historic sanctuary offering breathtaking mountain vistas. Visitors can expect a peaceful blend of ancient spiritual tranquility and natural beauty. This destination is perfect for nature enthusiasts, spiritual seekers, or history lovers interested in Korea's deep religious heritage. While the temple is a year-round retreat, visiting during autumn or spring enhances the sublime natural scenery. Spend a day connecting with profound history amid the serene mountain air.

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Eunhaesa Temple, located on Palgongsan Mountain in Yeongcheon city, Gyeongsangbuk-do, is one of two major temples on the mountain along with Donghwasa Temple.

The temple was founded by Monk Hyecheol and was given the name Haeansa Temple in the first year of King Heondeok’s reign during the Silla Kingdom (AD 809), but was moved to the current site in the Joseon dynasty in 1546 (the first year of King Myeongjong). Upon its relocation, King Injong of Joseon dynasty was commemorated with a new lecture hall along with a memorial stone plaque where the king's umbilical cord was buried and sealed. It was then when the temple was also given its current name, Eunhaesa Temple.

The temple houses the main shrine, Bohwaru pavilion, Seolseondan Hall, Shimgeondang Hall, eight small hermitages, as well as Baegeungam Temple, Jungangam Temple, and a professional Buddhist education institution, the Eunhaesa Buddhist University. Eunhaesa Temple is home to a National Treasure, Geojoamyongsanjeon Hall, and Treasure, Baekheungamgeukrakjeon Hall. It also contains Treasure, the Sunidan Buddha Platform; Treasure, the Wunbuamcheongdongbosal Seated Buddha Statue; and Treasure, the Eunhaesa Temple Gwaebultaeng hanging Buddha picture. The area is also close to the Seongbu Museum, which exhibits cultural assets from Eunhaesa Temple and the neighboring areas, as well as popular tourist attractions such as Geukrakgul grotto of Jungangam temple (Hwaeomgul Grotto), Geondeul Rock, Manyeonsong Pine Tree, Ganggunsu Waters, and Anheungpokpo Falls of Gigiam Temple.
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Phone
+82-54-335-3318
Website
www.eunhae-sa.org
eunhaesa.templestay.com
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Visitors also explore Gyeongsan Gatbawi Wish Fulfillment Festival (경산 갓바위소원성취축제), Palgongsan National Park (Gatbawi Section) (팔공산국립공원(갓바위지구)) and Gyeongsan Seonbonsa Temple (선본사(경산)) near this location.

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35.99184, 128.78970

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