Kaesim-sa is a
Korean Buddhist temple
Buddhist temples are an important part of the Korean landscape. Most Korean temples have names ending in ''-sa'' (), which means "monastery" in Sino-Korean vocabulary, Sino-Korean.
Many temples participate in the Templestay program, where visitors ...
located in the
Chilbosan Mountains,
North Hamgyong
North Hamgyong Province (Hamgyŏngbukdo, ) is the northernmost province of North Korea. The province was formed in 1896 from the northern half of the former Hamgyong Province.
Geography
The province is bordered by China (Jilin) to the north, S ...
Province,
North Korea
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. Founded in 826 under the
Palhae kingdom and restored in 1377 by the
Koryo dynasty, the temple long served as a religious retreat. The temple serves as a repository for many important buddhist sculptures, paintings, and scriptures. The temple grounds also hold a 180 kg bronze bell dating from 1764
and a famed 200-year-old
chestnut
The chestnuts are the deciduous trees and shrubs in the genus ''Castanea'', in the beech family Fagaceae. The name also refers to the edible nuts they produce. They are native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.
Description
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tree. It is one of
National Treasures of North Korea
A National Treasure () is a tangible artifact, site, or building deemed by the Government of North Korea to have significant historical or artistic value to the country.
History
The first list of Korean cultural treasures was designated by Gover ...
. The temple comprises the following buildings:
* Taeung Hall (대웅전/)
* Kwanum Hall (관음전/)
* Simgom Hall (심검당/)
* Umhyang Shrine (음향각/)
* Sansin Shrine (산신각/
* Manse Pavilion (만세루/)
See also
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National Treasures of North Korea
A National Treasure () is a tangible artifact, site, or building deemed by the Government of North Korea to have significant historical or artistic value to the country.
History
The first list of Korean cultural treasures was designated by Gover ...
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Korean Buddhism
Korean Buddhism is distinguished from other forms of Buddhism by its attempt to resolve what its early practitioners saw as inconsistencies within the Mahayana Buddhist traditions that they received from foreign countries. To address this, they ...
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Korean architecture
Korean architecture () refers to an architectural style that developed over centuries in Korea.
Throughout the history of Korea, various kingdoms and royal dynasties have developed a unique style of architecture with influences from Korean Buddh ...
References
* http://www.vnctravel.nl/northkorea/?City_Guide:Chilbo-san:Chilbo_Mountains
* https://web.archive.org/web/20110609220516/http://www.kcna.co.jp/item/2007/200704/news04/11.htm
* http://www.kcckp.net/en/periodic/todaykorea/index.php?contents+3904+2008-12+116+26
* http://www.kcckp.net/ch/news/news_view.php?0+15905
Buildings and structures in North Hamgyong Province
Buddhist temples in North Korea
National Treasures of North Korea
826 establishments
Religious buildings and structures completed in the 820s
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