Sudo Temple修道寺

Sudo-sa is a branch temple of Eunhae-sa, the head temple of the 10th district of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. Although it is said that Jajang and Wonhyo founded it together in 647, the exact founding date is unknown, and its name at the time of its founding was Geumdang-sa. It underwent renovation in 1296, and what was originally Geumdang-sa was renovated by Jingwol in 1805 and its name changed to the present one. Sudo-sa's existing buildings include Wontongjeon, which is the main hall, Sanshingak, a large room used as a meditation hall, and monks' quarters. In Wontongjeon, Gwanseeumbosal (Avalokiteshvara) is enshrined as a seated statue, and behind the Buddha statue, a main altar painting, a Ksitigarbha painting, and a guardian painting are hanging, and a gwaebul (large outdoor banner painting) remains. Although it is said that there was originally a mountain gate, it no longer exists. There is a hiking course leading to Gwanbong Gatbawi, a sacred site for Yaksa (Medicine Buddha) faith, and about 1 km up the mountain, the three-tiered Chisan Falls creates a magnificent spectacle, attracting many hikers. In 2001, Yeongcheon City developed the area around this temple as the Chisan Tourist Resort.