Around Manggyeongsa Temple (Taebaek)

Manggyeongsa Temple (Taebaek)

Manggyeongsa Temple is a branch 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's reign in Silla). It was rebuilt by Monk Chunghak in 1657 (the 8th year of King Hyojong's reign). After being destroyed during the Korean War, restoration began in 1979, starting with the Daeungjeon (main Buddha hall) and Samseonggak (hall of three sages). Currently, it houses structures such as Daeungjeon, Yongwanggak (Dragon King Hall), Beomjonggak (Bell Pavilion), Yosachae (monks' living quarters), and Gaeksa (guest house). Located at an altitude of 1,470m, it is known as the highest temple in Korea. The spring water emerging from Yongwanggak is considered the source of the Nakdong River and is praised as one of the top 100 famous waters in Korea. Manggyeongsa Temple enshrines the Great Manjusri Buddha, and inside the Samseogak behind it, portraits of Dangun, paintings of the Mountain God (Sansintae), and paintings of Dokseotang (hermit/scholar) are enshrined together.