Daeheungsa Temple

Daeheungsa Temple, located on Duryunsan Mountain, is a temple said to have been founded by Monk Ado Hwasang in the 22nd year of King Seong of Baekje's reign. In 2018, it was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site under the name 'Sansa, Buddhist Mountain Monasteries in Korea'. Daeheungsa is a temple where the spirit of national protection Buddhism thrives, and it served as the general headquarters of the monk army led by Master Seosan during the Imjin War. Furthermore, Seon Master Choui, believing that the truth of Buddha and the joy of meditation were all infused in tea, entered the valley of Daeheungsa, built Iljiam Hermitage, and dedicated himself to solitary practice for over 40 years. As a result, Daeheungsa established itself as a sacred place for Korea's tea culture. At Daeheungsa, there are various relics, including the National Treasure, the Seated Rock-Carved Buddha in Bukmireukam Hermitage of Daeheungsa. In the Master Seosan Relics Exhibition Hall, there are artifacts such as jade bowls and jadeite bowls bestowed by King Seonjo, along with Master Seosan's autograph, a Gyoja, shoes, and Buddhist scriptures written in gold and silver.