Manggyeongsa Temple (Taebaek)

Mangyeongsa is a branch temple of Woljeongsa, the head temple of the 4th district of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, founded by Monk Jajang in 652 (the 6th year of Queen Jindeok of Silla). It was rebuilt by Monk Chunghak in 1657 (the 8th year of King Hyojong), and after being destroyed during the Korean War, restoration began in 1979, starting with the Daeungjeon and Samseonggak. Currently, the Daeungjeon, Yongwanggak, Beomjonggak, monks' quarters, and guest quarters are established. Located at an altitude of 1,470m, it is known as the highest temple in Korea, and the water springing from the Yongwanggak is considered the source of the Nakdong River, highly regarded as the best among Korea's 100 famous waters. The Great Buddha of Manjusri is enshrined at Mangyeongsa, and behind it, inside the Samseogak, portraits of Dangun, a mountain spirit painting (Sansintaegh), and a Dokseotaeng painting are enshrined together.