Haedong Yonggung Temple () is a Buddhist temple in
Gijang-gun,
Busan
Busan (), officially Busan Metropolitan City, is South Korea's second list of cities in South Korea by population, most populous city after Seoul, with a population of over 3.3 million as of 2024. Formerly romanized as Pusan, it is the economi ...
, South Korea.
The temple claims it was first built in 1376, although this claim has been disputed. The temple complex is a large one and one of few in Korea to be set on the seaside. As such, combined with its proximity to
Haeundae Beach
Haeundae Beach () is an urban beach in Busan, South Korea, located in the eponymous Haeundae District.
It is one of Busan's most popular tourist attractions and one of South Korea's most popular beaches. It is open around the year, and hosts a va ...
and the east side of Busan, the temple is popular with sightseers, particularly during
Buddha's Birthday
Buddha's Birthday or Buddha Day (also known as Buddha Jayanti, Buddha Purnima, and Buddha Pournami) is a primarily Buddhist festival that is celebrated in most of South Asia, South, Southeast Asia, Southeast and East Asia, commemorating the bir ...
celebrations when the complex is decorated with paper lanterns. It honors Haesu Gwaneum Daebul (), the Sea Goddess Buddha of Mercy, who is an aspect of
Guanyin
Guanyin () is a common Chinese name of the bodhisattva associated with Karuṇā, compassion known as Avalokiteśvara (). Guanyin is short for Guanshiyin, which means " he One WhoPerceives the Sounds of the World". Originally regarded as m ...
.
Gallery
File:Haedong yonggungsa temple 1.jpg, The narrow walkway down to the temple
File:Haedong yonggungsa temple 8.jpg, Looking back up the walkway
File:Haedong yonggungsa temple 5.jpg, The temple as seen from the viewing area
File:Haedong yonggungsa temple 7.jpg, Inside the temple complex
File:Haedong Yonggungsa Temple 20200522 001.jpg, The walking street from the road to the temple
See also
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Hwaeomsa
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Beomeosa, another notable temple in Busan
References
External links
Buddhist temples in South Korea
Buildings and structures in Busan
Gijang County
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