Haein Temple
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Haein Temple Haeinsa Temple, located on the southern slopes of Gayasan Mountain, is one of Korea’s three representative temples, along with Tongdosa and Songgwangsa.
- It is renowned for housing the Tripitaka Koreana, a vast series of wooden blocks on which Buddha’s teachings were initially carved in the 11th century and again in the 13th century following their destruction. The temple is enclosed by Gayasan Mountain to the rear and Maehwasan at the front. The majestic scenic view created by the forest of pines and mountain temples is sure to mesmerize visitors.
- Haeinsa Temple is one of Korea’s sacred Buddhist sites, and holds some 70 heritage items, including national treasures and the world heritage. It comprises a number of auxiliary temples such as Wondangam Hermitage, Hongjeam Hermitage, Yongtapseonwon Temple, Samseonam Hermitage, Yaksuam Hermitage, Gugiram Hermitage, Jijogam Hermitage, Huirangdae Hermitage, and Cheongnyangsa Temple, which are located across several valleys and mountains.
There are several cultural heritages in Haeinsa,
the most famous of which are the Tripitaka Koreana (National Treasure No. 32), the Depositories for the Tripitaka Koreana Woodblocks (National Treasure No. 52), Banyasawongyeong Wangsabi ((royal monk monument, Treasure No. 128), the Chiinni Standing Rock-carved Buddha (Treasure No. 222), the Multi-Storied Stone Pagoda in Wondangam Hermitage, and a Stone Lantern (Treasure No. 518).
