Dorimsa Temple

Dorimsa Temple is said to have been founded by the Silla monk Wonhyo. It was rebuilt in the 2nd year of King Heongang of Unified Silla (876) by State Preceptor Doseon, and it is said that at that time practitioners gathered like a forest, giving the temple its name, Dorimsa, meaning "Path-Forest Temple." The temple today contains a small main hall, Bogwangjeon Hall, along with Eungjindang Hall, Jijangjeon Hall, Yaksajeon Hall, Chilseonggak Hall (Shrine of the Seven Stars) and monks' quarters. Bogwangjeon Hall is three bays across the front and two bays deep, with a simple gable (matbae) roof shaped, seen from the side, like the character for "person." The bracket sets that support the eaves are built only above the columns, in the jusimpo style. The temple holds the Dorimsa Hanging Buddhist Painting (gwaebultaeng, a huge Buddhist painting hung outdoors for great ceremonies, designated a treasure), made in the 9th year of King Sukjong of Joseon (1683), and the Painting of Amitabha Preaching the Dharma (treasure), made in the 6th year of King Yeongjo (1730).

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Where it is

Region

Gokseong, Jeonnam & Gwangju

Designation

Cultural Heritage Material · 문화유산자료