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Korea Busan Beomeosa Temple

Considered one of the three major temples in southeast Korea, along with Haeinsa Temple and Tongdosa Temple, Beomeosa Temple was founded (during the reign of King Munmu of the Silla Dynasty) in 678 CE.

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Korea Busan Beomeosa Temple

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  1. SOUTH KOREA Busan Beomeosa Temple

  2. Beomeosa (or Temple of the Nirvana Fish) is a head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. Built on the slopes of Geumjeongsan, it is one of the country's most known urban temples and is considered a representative temple of Korea. Main Hall Gate 3 Beomeosa is one of the oldest and grandest temples in Korea. Founded in 678 (during the reign of King Munmu of the Silla Dynasty) by the industrious monk Uisang, none of the original buildings have survived the ravages of time. The oldest existing building is the main hall, reconstructed in 1614 Gate 2 Gate 1

  3. Mount Geumjeongsan Stream Steles along the pathway leading to the entrance to Beomeosa

  4. As you enter the entrance of Beomeosa Temple, you will first see the flagpole support, two old stone structures used to support a flagpole between them, and a stepping stone used in mounting or dismounting. For 1,300 years, the flagpole support has stood as a symbolic guardian for the temple. On the other hand, the stepping-stones are known to comfort the souls of the dead Buddhist monks who suffered from the tribute demands of officials in the late Joseon Dynasty. The stones are often seen in front of monastic vows or famous historic houses, but rarely found in the temple

  5. The first gate to the temple, called the One-Pillar Gate Iljumun Gate, a low door that can be passed through only when you bend down, which emphasizes the need to stay humble

  6. Beomeosa's second gate, Cheonwangmun, or Gate of the Four Heavenly Kings houses the four kings or divas guarding the entrance to the temple. This gate was originally built in 1699, but unfortunately, it was destroyed in December 2010 because of arson. The current one was rebuilt in 2012

  7. Cheonwangmun, Beomeosa's second gate

  8. Beomeosa's second gate, Cheonwangmun, or Gate of the Four Heavenly Kings Virudhaka, Guardian of the South Virupaksa - Guardian of the West

  9. Vaisravana, Guardian of the North Dhrtarastra, Guardian of the East

  10. So, what makes Beomeosa Temple so special? Beomeosa (or Temple of the Nirvana Fish) is connected to the ‘Legend of the Golden Fish’. The legend says that golden fish descended from the skies on clouds in colours of the Five Elements, to swim in a golden (‘geum‘) well on Geumjeong Mountain

  11. BeomeosaBurimun, Beomeosa's third gate, Gate of non-duality

  12. Beomeosa's third gate, BeomeosaBurimun, or Gate of Non-Duality was originally built in 1699. This is the final gate before entering the main temple compound symbolizing the concept that the realm of the Buddha and this world are the same

  13. This gingko tree, which is about 580 years old, is reported to have been transplanted by an old Buddhist monk called Myojeon after Imjinwaeran (Japanese Invasion of Jeoseon in 1592). It is also reported that the tree didn’t bear gingko nuts so that the temple decided to plant a male gingko tree on the opposite side about 300 years ago and after that, the tree began to produce about 30 big sacks of gingko nuts each year. In 1990, when the fire was set to make smoke in order to drive away the wasps, it spread to the tree so that the burn marks are still noticeable. This old tree is regarded as a guardian to which a lot of visitors to Beomeosa Temple offer devout prayers and make wishes

  14. Oneof the bell towers of BeomeosaTemple It contains four large percussion instruments (samul): a bronze bell, bronze cloud-shaped gong, wooden drum, and wooden fish-shaped gong

  15. Beomeosa’sbell tower and Geumjeongsan Mountain

  16. Beomeosa’sbell tower

  17. BeomeosaSeolbeopjeon, a teaching hall

  18. Beomeosa Temple Bojeru Pavilion, which means “Universal Salvation Pavilion,”, Lecture Hall

  19. Beomeosa Temple Bojeru Pavilion, with the second and third gates

  20. Maitreya Hall (Geukrak-jeon or Paradise Hall), Maitreya Hall, three-story pagoda, gate into the Meditation Center, flagpole supports, bell tower, pathleading down to the entrance, part of Seolbeopjeon teaching hall

  21. BeomeosaDaeungjeon, the main temple hall, built in 1614 after the temple was burned down during the Japanese invasions. Beomeosa Stone Lamp dates back to the Silla era and was part of the original temple that was destroyed by fire in 1592

  22. The Daeungjeon Hall (lit. Great Hero Hall) is dedicated to the historical Shakyamuni Buddha, flanked by Maitreya (Future) to his left and Dipamkara (Past) to his right

  23. BeomeosaDaeungjeon, the main temple hall

  24. BeomeosaDaeungjeon, the main temple hall

  25. Jijangjeon (Ksitigarbha), Daeungjeon (MainHall) and Avalokitesvara hallare located on the upper platform

  26. BeomeosaDaeungjeon, Beomeosa Three Story Stone Pagoda built some time between 826-836, during the Silla era. Avalokitesvara hall, Incense hall, Vairokana hall

  27. BeomeosaJijangjeon The Hall to Ksitigarbha Rebuilt in 1891, the hall burned down in 1988, and was rebuilt again in 1990. It is located just to the left of the Main Hall

  28. The main figure in BeomeosaJijangjeon is Jijang or Ksitigarbha, the Bodhisattva who cures suffering. Jijang goes to the various levels of hell and pleads with the souls of men to repent

  29. BeomeosaJijangjeon - The Hall to Ksitigarbha, was originally built in 1613

  30. BeomeosaJijangjeon - The Hall to Ksitigarbha

  31. BeomeosaJijangjeon The Hall to Ksitigarbha

  32. Beomeo Shrine to the Mountain God Sanshin (The Mountain Spirit)

  33. Palsangjeon, Dokseongjeon, Nahanjeon Halls Three shrines in the same building Palsang hall, Lonely saint hall, Arhat hall

  34. The Palsangjeon Hall enshrines the “Paintings of the Eight Great Events from Shakyamuni Buddha’s Life”

  35. Dokseongjeon hall or Lonely saint hall, enshrines Ven.Nabanm, a hermit who attained enlightenment on his own

  36. The Nahanjeon Hall features Shakyamuni Buddha as the main image with 16 holy disciples, on both sides

  37. The Nahanjeon Hall features Shakyamuni Buddha as the main image with 16 Nahan (nahan: arhat in Sanskrit), or 16 holy disciples, on both sides

  38. Palsangjeon, Dokseongjeon, Nahanjeon Halls Three shrines in the same building Decoration details

  39. Decoration details Dokseongjeon Hall enshrines Ven.[erable] Nabanm, a hermit who attained enlightenment on his own

  40. Beomeo Gwaneumjeon Hall

  41. Bodhisattva of Infinite Compassion, Gwaneum or Avalokitesvara, enshrined in Gwaneumjeon - The Hall to Avalokitesvara (to the right of the Main Hall)

  42. Geukrak-jeon (Paradise Hall) Amita-bul at Beomeosa Temple displaying the “Turning the Wheel Mudra” Maitreya is called Mireuk in Korean. Maitreya is the Buddha of the Future

  43. Birojeon (Vairocana Buddha Hall) The Buddha of Enlightenment (Buddha of Cosmic energy)

  44. The museum of Beomeosa preserves and exhibits its treasured relics available for public viewing The museum Stone relics at Beomeosa Temple sitting outside the temple museum

  45. The museum of Beomeosa

  46. Beomeosa Seven Story Stone Pagoda is relatively recent addition and contains a Sari of the Buddha. The four corners of the base of the pagoda are guarded by stone sculptures of the Four Heavenly Kings. Beomeosa's museum sets behind the pagoda

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