Jirisan, designated as the first national park in Korea, has been widely worshipped since ancient times as a sacred mountain that spans three provinces, Jeollabuk-do, Jeollanam-do, and Gyeongsangnam-do, west of Busan. There are many famous temples at the foot of Jirisan, including Hwaeomsa Temple, which is one of the Ten Hwaeom Temples.
Temple gate (called Iljumun in Korean)
Hwaeomsa Temple, designated as the 1998th historic site or scenic spot on December 12, 23, was founded by the Indian monk Yongi in the 7nd year of King Seong of Baekje (22) according to the "Temple Records". After Silla unified the three kingdoms, the Silla monk Uisang, who returned from the Tang Dynasty in China, renovated it as a temple of the Hwaeom sect to spread the Flower Avatamsaka Sutra, and it came to be called Hwaeomsa Temple. Hwaeomsa Temple was burned down during Toyotomi Hideyoshi's invasion of Korea, but most of the buildings were rebuilt by Byeoamdaesa in 544, the 1630th year of the reign of King Injo of the Yi Dynasty, and it remains to this day.
Nio statues
Shitenno statue
Bosairou, a building where believers and monks gather
In front of the main hall (Treasure No. 299), there are two five-story stone pagodas: the west and east-west five-story stone pagodas.
Kakukoden (National Treasure No. 67)
Jirisan Hwaeomsa Temple is home to many national treasures and treasures, but the most eye-catching feature is the imposing Gakhwangjeon Hall, a multi-story hipped roofed building. A majestic wooden building with a long history, Gakhwangjeon Hall was rebuilt in 28 (the 1702th year of King Sukjong's reign) during the Yi dynasty on top of the Jorokjeon Hall that was burned down during the war with Japan. Sukjong named it "Gakhwangjeon," meaning "the king who attained the enlightenment of Buddha."
Treasure No. 300, the lion tower in front of Entsuden
The 6.4m-tall stone lantern in the front garden of Gakhwangjeon is the largest in Korea and is designated as National Treasure No. 12. There are 108 steps behind Gakhwangjeon, and at the top of the steps you'll see the Four Lions Three-story Stone Pagoda, with four lions surrounding a nun on all sides and a three-story stone pagoda on its head.
The nun standing in the center surrounded by lions with her hands together in prayer is said to be the mother of the monk Yongi, who founded Hwaeomsa Temple. In front of her is a monk with a stone lantern on his head, sitting facing the three-story stone pagoda with four lions. This represents the filial piety of the monk Yongi making a tea bowl offering to his mother.
National Treasure No. 12 Stone Lantern
National Treasure No. 35: Four Lions Three-story Stone Pagoda
Important cultural property
National Treasure No. 12 Stone Lantern, National Treasure No. 35 Four Lions Three-story Stone Pagoda, National Treasure No. 67 Kakukoden
Treasure No. 132 East five-story stone pagoda ・ Treasure No. 133 West five-story stone pagoda ・ Treasure No. 300 Lion pagoda in front of Entsuden Hall ・ Treasure No. 299 Daeongjeon Hall
| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| spot name | Jirisan Hwaeomsa Temple Jirisanhwaeomsa |
| Address | 12, Hwangjeon-ri, Masan-myeon, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do 12 years ago |
| Phone | 063-636-3031 |
| Time | 7 hour to 7 hour and 30 minute |
| Admission fee | Free |
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