Daemosan Bulguksa Temple
'Bulguksa' brings to mind the famous temple in Gyeongju for most people, but Gangnam has its own Bu...
Introduction
'Bulguksa' brings to mind the famous temple in Gyeongju for most people, but Gangnam has its own Bulguksa. Daemosan Bulguksa was founded in 1353 by Monk Jinjeong-guksa during the reign of King Gongmin of Goryeo. While 600 years younger than Gyeongju's Bulguksa, it is older than Jogyesa Temple in Seoul's Jongno (1396). The temple's small 80-cm Buddha statue — with its oversized head and narrow shoulders, resembling a cartoon character — is registered as Seoul Cultural Heritage Material No. 36 as the 'Ilwon-dong Bulguksa Stone Seated Figure.'
Curation Details
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Daemosan Temple Founded in 1353 | A temple with deep roots on Daemosan, founded in 1353 by National Preceptor Jinjeong during the reign of Goryeo's King Gongmin. |
| Compared With Gyeongju Bulguksa + Jogyesa | Though 600 years younger than Gyeongju's Bulguksa, it is older than Seoul's Jogyesa in Jongno (founded in 1396). |
| Seoul Cultural Heritage Material No. 36 | The cartoon-like 'Ilwon-dong Bulguksa Seated Stone Buddha' is registered as Seoul Cultural Heritage Material No. 36. |
| 80cm Small Buddha Statue | Home to a unique small Buddha statue, 80cm tall, with a large head and narrow shoulders. |
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Subway Line 3 Irwon Station. Address: 30-71 Gwangpyeong-ro 10-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.
Various cultural experience programs are available. Please contact the venue for schedules and reservations.
English guidance is often available. Please call 02-445-4543 in advance to confirm.
Daecheong Village & Daecheong Neighborhood Park, lrwon Eco Park, Ilwon Eco Park are nearby.
