Beomeo-sa | ||||
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Beomeo-sa, located on the eastern slope of Geumjeong-san in Busan, is said
to have been built by the Great Priest Uisang during the reign of King Munmu of the Silla Kingdom.
The temple is one of the three largest temples in the southeastern part of the Korea, along with
Haein-sa and
Tongdo-sa. It is also one of the ten most famous temples of
Korea's Hwaeom Sect of Buddhism (which preaches the doctrine of all encompassing harmony).
Daeung-jeon (the main building) and the three-storied stone
pagoda are some of the many cultural properties found here.
Ilchumun, front gate of Beomeo-sa 
It is not known exactly when this gate was first constructed, although it is believed to have been rebuilt in
1614, during the reign of King Gwanghaegun, when Priest Myojeon-hwasang had several of the temple
structures renovated. Records indicate that Priest Myeongheup-taesa had its two pillars replaced with
stone in 1718 and that the structure was rebuilt by Priest Paegam-seonsa in 1781. It has been designated
Busan Tangible Cultural Properly #2.Daeung-jeon 
Daeung-jeon is the name used for the main shrine of a Buddhist temple.
Enshrined in this Daeung-jeon is Sakyamuni and two attendant Bodhisattvas.
The brackets, eaves, and transom window are adroitly structured. Together with the exquisite workmanship
of the colorful canopy, altar, and decorated back panel, this hall is one of the most outstanding examples
of Buddhist architecture and woodwork from the Joseon period (1392-1910). It was designated Treasure #434.
Stone Lantern 
This stone lantern was erected during the 9th century. The octagonal stone lantern (designated Busan Tangible
Cultural Properly #16), followed a style unique to the Unified Silla period, consisting of a roof above the
fire container, an upper stand, and a lower stand. Stone lanterns usually were placed before main temple halls
or pagodas. This lantern, originally stood in front of Yonghwa-jeon, but was relocated here at the site of
a removed belfry during the period of Japanese rule. This lantern features a unifoliate-lotus design on its
upper and lower stands, and is in the same style as the stone lantern of Gyeongju's
Bulguk-sa except that the latter has the double-leaf lotus
pattern. The stone pillar of this lantern, which was added in a later year, is so poor that it causes an
overall unbalance. Some subsidiary parts have been lost from the upper part of the lantern.Three-story Stone Pagoda 
This pagoda is believed to have been built during the reign of King Heungdeok of the Silla Kingdom.
Built on a double foundation stone, the second and third stories are disproportionately small
compared to the first story. The roofs rest on rather flat, thin four-tiered stands and the eaves
are horizontal, reflecting the unique style of late Silla masonry. The only remaining roof-top finials
are a finial base and bijou. It was designated Treasure #250.Admission: Adults: Individual-1,000 won, group (30 people or over)-900 won Youths, Soldiers: Individual-700 won, Group (30 people or over)-600 won Children (4 years old ad over): Individual-500 Won, Group (30 people or over)-400 won Directions: Subway line 1, Beomeo-sa Station, exit 5 or 7; then take bus 90 at Samsin Transportation Co.'s Bus Terminal
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