The Yamasa Temple is a continuous heritage site consisting of seven mountain Buddhist temples in Korea.Ushiji Temple,Bongjeongsa Temple, Beopjusa Temple, Magoksa Temple,Senganji TempleThese temples symbolize the openness of Korean Buddhism and have served as monasteries, centres of faith, training and daily life.
In Korea, sects of Mahayana Buddhism were introduced from China and many temples were established, but during the Joseon Dynasty, temples in urban areas were destroyed due to the suppression of Buddhism. However, mountain temples survived and their function as places of worship was expanded, and facilities for training were established.
The mountain temples continue to hold religious activities, ceremonies, lectures and training based on Buddhist beliefs, reflecting various faiths. In addition, the mountain temples preserve the typical features of Korean mountain monasteries and are representative Buddhist monasteries that can be divided into three types: curved-bottom type, sloping type and moored type.
On June 2018, 6, it was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the name "Yamansa, Mountain Monasteries of Korea."
Yamadera, Korean mountain monasteries (World Heritage Site)
