Mangyeongsa Temple, Taebaek望鏡寺

Manggyeongsa Temple is a subsidiary temple of Woljeongsa Temple, the head temple of the 4th district of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, founded by National Preceptor Jajang in 652 (the 6th year of Queen Jindeok of Silla). It was rebuilt by Ven. Chunghak in 1657 (the 8th year of King Hyojong), and after being destroyed during the Korean War, it was restored starting in 1979 with the Daeungjeon (Main Buddha Hall) and Samseonggak (Hall of Three Sages). Currently, the Daeungjeon (Main Buddha Hall), Yongwanggak (Dragon King Hall), Beomjonggak (Bell Pavilion), Yosachae (monks' living quarters), and Gaeksa (guest house) are established. Located at an altitude of 1,470m above sea level, it is known as the highest temple in Korea, and the water gushing from Yongwanggak is regarded as the source of the Nakdonggang River and is considered the best among Korea's top 100 famous waters. A large statue of Manjushri (Munsu Daebul) is enshrined at Manggyeongsa Temple, and inside the Samseogak behind it, a portrait of Dangun, a painting of the Mountain Spirit (Sanshin-taeng), and a Dokseotaeng painting are enshrined together.