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Yamadera, Korean mountain monastery- Registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on June 2018, 6 -

Korea ruins mapYamadera, Korean mountain monastery

The Yamasa Temple is a cultural heritage site consisting of seven mountain-type Buddhist temples in Korea.Ushiji Temple(Psoksa),Bongjeongsa Temple(Bongjeongsa Temple), Beopjusa Temple, Magoksa Temple,Senganji TempleThese temples symbolize the openness of Korean Buddhism and serve as monasteries, serving as centers of faith, training, and daily life.

The Mahayana Buddhist sect was introduced into Korea from China, and many temples were established there, 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 developed.

Based on Buddhist faith, mountain temples continue to hold religious activities, ceremonies, lectures, and training, reflecting various faiths. In addition, mountain temples have well preserved the typical characteristics of Korean mountain temples and are representative Buddhist temples 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."