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Bongeunsa Temple
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513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea
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Gangnam Style Sculpture
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COEX Auditorium
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Starfield Library
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COEX Screen Square
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Seolleung and Jeongneung Royal Tombs
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Brooklyn the Burger Joint Samseong
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Cafe Mamas (COEX)
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The Brasserie
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Shake Shack COEX
513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea
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524 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea
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513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea
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Seven Luck Casino Gangnam Coex
58 Teheran-ro 87-gil, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea
Asem Tower
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Gundam Base Coex Mall
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Hyundai Department Store Trade Center Branch
517 Teheran-ro, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea
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513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea
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20 Samseong-ro 96-gil, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea
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Hotel Peyto Samseong
9 Teheran-ro 87-gil, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea
Lavita Hotel
712 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea
Park Hyatt Seoul
606 Teheran-ro, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea
GLAD Gangnam COEX Center
610 Teheran-ro, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea
Shilla Stay Samsung
506 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea
Aloft Seoul Gangnam
736 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea
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Bongeunsa Temple

531 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea
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attractions: Coex Aquarium, COEX Convention & Exhibition Center, Seonbuldang, Gangnam Style Sculpture, COEX Auditorium, Starfield Library, My Art Museum, K-POP Square, COEX Screen Square, Seolleung and Jeongneung Royal Tombs, restaurants: Sugung Galbi, Starbucks Coex Mall, Jiho Hanbang Samgyetang Samseong, MUTAN COEX, Brooklyn the Burger Joint Samseong, Samsungdong Chicken Samseong Branch, Cafe Mamas (COEX), The Brasserie, Shake Shack COEX, Cipolla Rosso, local businesses: Megabox COEX, Starfield Coex Mall, Bongeunsa Temple. COEX North Gate, Youngpoong Bookstore Starfield COEX Mall, Seven Luck Casino Gangnam Coex, Asem Tower, UNIQLO Coex, Gundam Base Coex Mall, Hyundai Department Store Trade Center Branch, adidas Performance Coex
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Nearby attractions of Bongeunsa Temple

Coex Aquarium

COEX Convention & Exhibition Center

Seonbuldang

Gangnam Style Sculpture

COEX Auditorium

Starfield Library

My Art Museum

K-POP Square

COEX Screen Square

Seolleung and Jeongneung Royal Tombs

Coex Aquarium

Coex Aquarium

4.4

(4.9K)

Closed
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COEX Convention & Exhibition Center

COEX Convention & Exhibition Center

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(3.6K)

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Seonbuldang

Seonbuldang

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Gangnam Style Sculpture

Gangnam Style Sculpture

4.5

(771)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Nearby restaurants of Bongeunsa Temple

Sugung Galbi

Starbucks Coex Mall

Jiho Hanbang Samgyetang Samseong

MUTAN COEX

Brooklyn the Burger Joint Samseong

Samsungdong Chicken Samseong Branch

Cafe Mamas (COEX)

The Brasserie

Shake Shack COEX

Cipolla Rosso

Sugung Galbi

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Starbucks Coex Mall

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MUTAN COEX

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Asem Tower

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Gundam Base Coex Mall

Hyundai Department Store Trade Center Branch

adidas Performance Coex

Megabox COEX

Megabox COEX

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Starfield Coex Mall

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Bongeunsa Temple. COEX North Gate

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Reviews of Bongeunsa Temple

4.6
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5.0
1y

Bongeunsa Temple holds a special place in our hearts and is one of the primary reasons why we consistently choose to stay at Intercontinental hotels. As devout Buddhists, it is essential for us to visit temples for prayers, light candles, and make offerings such as rice, red beans, flowers aand water. Each time we visit Bongeunsa Temple, we experience a profound sense of inner peace.

The act of lighting a candle holds significant meaning in Buddhism. Initially, it was intended as an offering to the Buddha, the Dharma, and for the benefit of all beings. However, over time, it has come to symbolize the lighting of an inner lamp within oneself, signifying the purification and clarity of one's own mind, as well as the cultivation of wisdom. Lighting a candle is a form of prayer, and its purpose extends beyond the physical light it emits.

Some may question why Buddhists offer rice to the Buddha. According to Buddhist beliefs, the merit gained from offering "one grain of rice" surpasses even that of Mount Sumeru.

Mount Sumeru is a concept in Buddhism, described as a mountain composed of precious substances such as gold, silver, lapis lazuli, and crystal. It is believed to reach a height of 84,000 yojanas (approximately 1.1 million kilometers). The summit of Mount Sumeru is the dwelling place of the heavenly king Indra, while the Four Heavenly Kings occupy its four sides. The description in the "Long Discourses" places the Northern Continent, Eastern Pure Land, Western Ox-Herding Continent, and Southern Continent within Mount Sumeru, making it the largest mountain considered to be at the center of the universe, encompassing the entire cosmos.

Despite the immense size and significance of Mount Sumeru, the act of offering "one grain of rice" is considered to generate greater merit. This highlights the immense value placed on acts of generosity and giving in Buddhism.

Additionally, the offering of water holds its own significance. The Buddha specifically instructed that offering a cup of water in front of a Buddha image can benefit the liberation of 84,000 hungry ghosts and all aquatic creatures. This act is considered equivalent to reciting powerful mantras to eliminate one million karmic obstacles or to invoke wealth one million times. Water symbolizes wealth in this context, and its use in offerings signifies abundance and generosity.

We hope that this basic information about visiting Bongeunsa Temple or any other temples proves useful to you....

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5.0
2y

Non poteva mancare una visita al Tempio di Bongeunsa, è un tempio buddista millenario con una lunga storia leggendaria. Questo tempio fu fondato nel 794 durante la dinastia Shilla unita. Intorno al XV secolo, le regine devote hanno abbellito questo tempio per essere ricostruito e ampliato nella posizione attuale.

The Practicing Temple for the Revival of Korean Buddhism Bongeunsa is a millennium Buddhist Temple with a long, storied history. This temple was founded in 794 during the United Shilla Dynasty. Around 15th century, the devoted Queens graced this temple to be rebuilt and enlarged at the present location. Even under the rule of Confucianism-led Dynasty, the qualifying national examination for monks was reintroduced after long interruption. Greatly through the religious devotion of Venerable Bowoo, Bongeunsa later became the cornerstone of the Korean Buddhism Seon lineage (Meditation). Enhanced by its status and function, the Temple has carried on this sprit on the Seon legacy through distinguished Masters including Venerable Seosan and Sameong selected by the national examination. During the late Joseon Dynasty, Venerable Yeonggi built Panjeon, where 81volumes of wood blocks of the Avatamsaka Sutra were enshrined. The calligraphy on the signboard of the Panjeon was written by Kim Jeonghee, one of the greatest scholars and calligraphers. While seeking the enlightenment, Venerable Cheongho was guided by Buddha's teachings of salvation to volunteer and rescue those afflicted by the floods of 1925. Nowadays, Bongeunsa is making a new history of Korean Buddhism with the virtuous power to attain the truth of liberation and to contribute the world's welfare. Moreover, Bongeun-sa is also taking lead in promoting Korean culture at home and abroad through diversified programs with Templestay and local community. They will do every effort to help all those who visit Bongeunsa find peace of mind with the wisdom and compassions of Buddha and guide to the path of...

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1y

주 소 : 서울특별시 강남구 봉은사로 531 주 산 : 수도산(修道山) 지정사항 : X 연 혁 : 794년(원성왕 10)에 연회국사(緣會國師)가 창건 종 파 : 대한불교조계종 직할교구 본사 조계사의 말사 소재문화재(사 내) : 보물 서울 봉은사 목조석가여래삼불좌상 전화번호 : 02-3218-4800 웹사이트 : http://www.bongeunsa.org:90/ 입 장 료 : X 주 차 : 50석(1시간 3,000원 정도)

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[ 한국민족문화대백과사전 ]

대한불교조계종 직할교구 본사 조계사의 말사이다. 이 절은 794년(원성왕 10)에 연회국사(緣會國師)가 창건하여 견성사(見性寺)라 하였다. 그 뒤 고려시대의 사적은 전해지지 않고 있다.

1498년(연산군 4)에 정현왕후(貞顯王后)가 성종의 능인 선릉(宣陵)을 위하여 능의 동편에 있던 이 절을 크게 중창하고, 절 이름을 봉은사라고 개칭하였다. 1501년(연산군 7) 나라에서 절에 왕패(王牌)를 하사하였다.

1551년(명종 6) 이 절을 선종(禪宗)의 수사찰(首寺刹)로, 광릉의 봉선사(奉先寺)는 교종의 수사찰로 삼았으며, 보우(普雨)를 주지로 삼아 불교를 중흥하는 중심도량이 되게 하였다.

보우는 1562년에 중종의 능인 정릉(靖陵)을 선릉(宣陵) 동쪽으로 옮기고 절을 현위치로 이전하여 중창하였다. 1563년(명종 18) 절에 순회세자(順懷世子)의 사패(祠牌)를 봉안하기 위하여 강선전(降仙殿)을 세웠다.

임진왜란과 병자호란 때 사찰은 병화로 소실되었고, 1637년(인조 15)에 경림(敬林)과 벽암(碧巖)이 모연(募緣)하여 중건하였다. 1665년(현종 6)에 다시 화재로 소실되었으나, 1692년(숙종 18)에 왕실에서 시주하여 석가모니불 · 아미타여래 · 약사여래 등의 삼존불상을 안치하였고, 1702년(숙종 28) 왕이 절에 전백(錢帛)을 하사하여 중건을 완료하였다.

1747년(영조 23)에는 순찰사 남태저(南泰著)의 주청으로 조정에서 쌀과 돈, 목재 등을 내리고, 1757년(영조 33)에 상헌(尙軒) · 영옥(穎玉) · 선욱(善旭) 등이 힘을 모아 중수하였다.

1789년(정조 13) 조정의 지시에 따라 선욱 · 포념(抱念) 등이 세자각(世子閣) · 대웅전 · 명부전 · 향각전 · 관응당(管應堂) 및 각 방사를 보수하였고, 1790년에 전국 사찰의 승풍과 규율을 감독하는 5규정소(五糾正所)의 하나가 되어 강원도와 경기도의 사찰 일부를 관할하였다. 1824년(순조 24)에는 경성(鏡星) · 한영(漢映) · 승준(勝俊) 등이 세자각을 비롯하여 모든 당우들을 중수하였다.

일제강점기의 31본산시대에는 경성 일원을 관장하는 본산이 되었다. 당시의 가람으로는 대웅보전(大雄寶殿) · 대향각(大香閣) · 화엄경판전(華嚴經板殿) · 선원(禪院) · 영산전(靈山殿) · 심검당(尋劒堂) · 관응당 · 천왕전(天王殿) · 강선전(降仙殿) · 독성각(獨聖閣) 등이 있었다.

1939년 실화로 대웅전, 동서의 승당과 진여문, 만세루, 창고 등이 소실되었으며, 1941년 주지 도평(道平)이 대웅전과 동서의 양 승당을, 1942년 영산전 · 북극전(北極殿) · 만세루(萬歲樓) · 천왕문(天王門) 등을 새로 세웠다.

1943년 절의 서쪽에 있던 종남산(終南山) 명성암(明性庵)을 이곳으로 이건(移建)하였고, 1972년 동국역경원의 역장(譯場:경전번역소)이 이곳에 들어왔다. 1975년 진신사리 1과를 봉안한 삼층석탑과 석등을 조성하였으며, 1982년에 진여문과 대웅전을 중창하였다. 1996년에 미륵대불을 조성하였으며, 1997년 천왕문과 법왕루(法王樓)가 철거되고 새로운 건물이 들어섰다.

절에 소장되어 있는 국가지정문화유산으로는 1963년 보물로 지정된 봉은사 청동 은입사 향완이 있다. 이 향로에는 고려 충혜왕 5년 (1344)의 명문(銘文)이 있는 고려청동누은향로(高麗靑銅縷銀香爐)로, 일명 오동향로(烏銅香爐)라고도 한다. 사명당(四溟堂)이 쓰던 것으로, 동국대학교 박물관에 보관하고 있다.

‘대웅전(大雄殿)’ 편액은 추사김정희(金正喜)의 글씨이며, ‘판전(板殿)’ 편액은 김정희가 죽기 3일 전에 쓴 것이다. 절의 판전에는 『화엄경소』를 비롯한 많은 목판본이 보관되어 있는데 현재 총 16부 1,480매에 달한다.

리 뷰 # (주관적인 리뷰이므로 참고만 바랍니다.!)

서울 코엑스 전시장 북쪽에 있는 수도산 봉은사이다. 코엑스는 자주 갔는데, 봉은사에 항상 사람이 많아서 방문을 못하다가 아침 일찍 방문해봤다.

사찰 배치도는 봉은사 공식 웹사이트에서 가져왔으며, 사찰에 방문했을 때 사찰 안내도를 찾지 못했다. 외국인도 많이 오는 만큼 설치되었으면 한다.

입구 앞에 코끼리 상이 있는데 힌두교의 영향을 어느정도 받은 것 같다.

봉은사의 진여문이다. 사찰에 들어서는 첫 번째 문을 일주문이라고 하는데 봉은사에서는 진여문이라고 한다. 봉은사의 당우(건물들) 이름이 전체적으로 약간 독특하다.

진여문의 사천왕상과 중에 하나와 부도/탑비이다. 국사급은 없는 것 같아 보인다.

진여문을 통과하면 법왕루가 보이는데, 불교 당우 중에 '왕'자가 붙어있는 건물은 필자는 별로 보지 못한 것 같다. 법력이 높은 스님이 가르침을 설파하던 곳 같다.

대웅전은 보물 서울 봉은사 목조석가여래삼불좌상을 봉안하고 있다. 기도 중이시라서 자세히 보질 못했다. 대웅전을 바라보고 오른쪽에 문화재에 대한 설명이 나와있다.

봉은사 영각은 불교 사찰에서 이름 높은 승려의 초상을 모신 전각이다. 일반적인 사찰에는 많이 없다.

봉은사 미륵대불은 크기가 상당히 크다 국보 관촉사 대불만한 크기 같아 보인다.

봉은사 판전이며, 조선시대 불교 교학의 중심지 였다고 한다. 판전의 현판은 추사 김정희의 마지막 작품이라고 알려져있다. 서울대공원 근처에 추사 김정희 박물관이 있으니 방문해보자.

지금은 쓰이지 않는 범종각과 현재의 범종각이다.

영산전(靈山殿)은 석가모니가 영축산에서 법화경을 설하는 법회를 하는 장면을 형상화하여 꾸민 불교 사찰의 건축물이다.

보우당은 2000년 10월 아셈(ASEM) 정상회의를 위해 국가의 지원을 받아 사하촌을 정리하고 건립한 건물로 보우대사의 불교 중흥의 큰 뜻을 기리기 위해 보우당이라 이름 하였다. 각종 교육 및 신행활동 공간으로 상시 이루어지고 있으며, 일요일에는 어린이 법회가 진행되고 있다. 또한 지하층엔 무의탁자나 외국인노동자를 위한 무료진료소와 종무원 숙소로 활용하고 있다고 한다.

필자의 불교 지식이 얕아 많은 것을 리뷰하지 못했다. 자세한 것을 알고 싶으면 봉은사 공식...

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Bongeunsa Temple holds a special place in our hearts and is one of the primary reasons why we consistently choose to stay at Intercontinental hotels. As devout Buddhists, it is essential for us to visit temples for prayers, light candles, and make offerings such as rice, red beans, flowers aand water. Each time we visit Bongeunsa Temple, we experience a profound sense of inner peace. The act of lighting a candle holds significant meaning in Buddhism. Initially, it was intended as an offering to the Buddha, the Dharma, and for the benefit of all beings. However, over time, it has come to symbolize the lighting of an inner lamp within oneself, signifying the purification and clarity of one's own mind, as well as the cultivation of wisdom. Lighting a candle is a form of prayer, and its purpose extends beyond the physical light it emits. Some may question why Buddhists offer rice to the Buddha. According to Buddhist beliefs, the merit gained from offering "one grain of rice" surpasses even that of Mount Sumeru. Mount Sumeru is a concept in Buddhism, described as a mountain composed of precious substances such as gold, silver, lapis lazuli, and crystal. It is believed to reach a height of 84,000 yojanas (approximately 1.1 million kilometers). The summit of Mount Sumeru is the dwelling place of the heavenly king Indra, while the Four Heavenly Kings occupy its four sides. The description in the "Long Discourses" places the Northern Continent, Eastern Pure Land, Western Ox-Herding Continent, and Southern Continent within Mount Sumeru, making it the largest mountain considered to be at the center of the universe, encompassing the entire cosmos. Despite the immense size and significance of Mount Sumeru, the act of offering "one grain of rice" is considered to generate greater merit. This highlights the immense value placed on acts of generosity and giving in Buddhism. Additionally, the offering of water holds its own significance. The Buddha specifically instructed that offering a cup of water in front of a Buddha image can benefit the liberation of 84,000 hungry ghosts and all aquatic creatures. This act is considered equivalent to reciting powerful mantras to eliminate one million karmic obstacles or to invoke wealth one million times. Water symbolizes wealth in this context, and its use in offerings signifies abundance and generosity. We hope that this basic information about visiting Bongeunsa Temple or any other temples proves useful to you. 🥰🥰🥰🌹🌹🌹
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Non poteva mancare una visita al Tempio di Bongeunsa, è un tempio buddista millenario con una lunga storia leggendaria. Questo tempio fu fondato nel 794 durante la dinastia Shilla unita. Intorno al XV secolo, le regine devote hanno abbellito questo tempio per essere ricostruito e ampliato nella posizione attuale. The Practicing Temple for the Revival of Korean Buddhism Bongeunsa is a millennium Buddhist Temple with a long, storied history. This temple was founded in 794 during the United Shilla Dynasty. Around 15th century, the devoted Queens graced this temple to be rebuilt and enlarged at the present location. Even under the rule of Confucianism-led Dynasty, the qualifying national examination for monks was reintroduced after long interruption. Greatly through the religious devotion of Venerable Bowoo, Bongeunsa later became the cornerstone of the Korean Buddhism Seon lineage (Meditation). Enhanced by its status and function, the Temple has carried on this sprit on the Seon legacy through distinguished Masters including Venerable Seosan and Sameong selected by the national examination. During the late Joseon Dynasty, Venerable Yeonggi built Panjeon, where 81volumes of wood blocks of the Avatamsaka Sutra were enshrined. The calligraphy on the signboard of the Panjeon was written by Kim Jeonghee, one of the greatest scholars and calligraphers. While seeking the enlightenment, Venerable Cheongho was guided by Buddha's teachings of salvation to volunteer and rescue those afflicted by the floods of 1925. Nowadays, Bongeunsa is making a new history of Korean Buddhism with the virtuous power to attain the truth of liberation and to contribute the world's welfare. Moreover, Bongeun-sa is also taking lead in promoting Korean culture at home and abroad through diversified programs with Templestay and local community. They will do every effort to help all those who visit Bongeunsa find peace of mind with the wisdom and compassions of Buddha and guide to the path of ultimate happiness.
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Bongeunsa Temple holds a special place in our hearts and is one of the primary reasons why we consistently choose to stay at Intercontinental hotels. As devout Buddhists, it is essential for us to visit temples for prayers, light candles, and make offerings such as rice, red beans, flowers aand water. Each time we visit Bongeunsa Temple, we experience a profound sense of inner peace. The act of lighting a candle holds significant meaning in Buddhism. Initially, it was intended as an offering to the Buddha, the Dharma, and for the benefit of all beings. However, over time, it has come to symbolize the lighting of an inner lamp within oneself, signifying the purification and clarity of one's own mind, as well as the cultivation of wisdom. Lighting a candle is a form of prayer, and its purpose extends beyond the physical light it emits. Some may question why Buddhists offer rice to the Buddha. According to Buddhist beliefs, the merit gained from offering "one grain of rice" surpasses even that of Mount Sumeru. Mount Sumeru is a concept in Buddhism, described as a mountain composed of precious substances such as gold, silver, lapis lazuli, and crystal. It is believed to reach a height of 84,000 yojanas (approximately 1.1 million kilometers). The summit of Mount Sumeru is the dwelling place of the heavenly king Indra, while the Four Heavenly Kings occupy its four sides. The description in the "Long Discourses" places the Northern Continent, Eastern Pure Land, Western Ox-Herding Continent, and Southern Continent within Mount Sumeru, making it the largest mountain considered to be at the center of the universe, encompassing the entire cosmos. Despite the immense size and significance of Mount Sumeru, the act of offering "one grain of rice" is considered to generate greater merit. This highlights the immense value placed on acts of generosity and giving in Buddhism. Additionally, the offering of water holds its own significance. The Buddha specifically instructed that offering a cup of water in front of a Buddha image can benefit the liberation of 84,000 hungry ghosts and all aquatic creatures. This act is considered equivalent to reciting powerful mantras to eliminate one million karmic obstacles or to invoke wealth one million times. Water symbolizes wealth in this context, and its use in offerings signifies abundance and generosity. We hope that this basic information about visiting Bongeunsa Temple or any other temples proves useful to you. 🥰🥰🥰🌹🌹🌹
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Non poteva mancare una visita al Tempio di Bongeunsa, è un tempio buddista millenario con una lunga storia leggendaria. Questo tempio fu fondato nel 794 durante la dinastia Shilla unita. Intorno al XV secolo, le regine devote hanno abbellito questo tempio per essere ricostruito e ampliato nella posizione attuale. The Practicing Temple for the Revival of Korean Buddhism Bongeunsa is a millennium Buddhist Temple with a long, storied history. This temple was founded in 794 during the United Shilla Dynasty. Around 15th century, the devoted Queens graced this temple to be rebuilt and enlarged at the present location. Even under the rule of Confucianism-led Dynasty, the qualifying national examination for monks was reintroduced after long interruption. Greatly through the religious devotion of Venerable Bowoo, Bongeunsa later became the cornerstone of the Korean Buddhism Seon lineage (Meditation). Enhanced by its status and function, the Temple has carried on this sprit on the Seon legacy through distinguished Masters including Venerable Seosan and Sameong selected by the national examination. During the late Joseon Dynasty, Venerable Yeonggi built Panjeon, where 81volumes of wood blocks of the Avatamsaka Sutra were enshrined. The calligraphy on the signboard of the Panjeon was written by Kim Jeonghee, one of the greatest scholars and calligraphers. While seeking the enlightenment, Venerable Cheongho was guided by Buddha's teachings of salvation to volunteer and rescue those afflicted by the floods of 1925. Nowadays, Bongeunsa is making a new history of Korean Buddhism with the virtuous power to attain the truth of liberation and to contribute the world's welfare. Moreover, Bongeun-sa is also taking lead in promoting Korean culture at home and abroad through diversified programs with Templestay and local community. They will do every effort to help all those who visit Bongeunsa find peace of mind with the wisdom and compassions of Buddha and guide to the path of ultimate happiness.
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