Dogapsa Temple

Dogapsa Temple stands on Wolchulsan Mountain. It is said to have been founded towards the end of the Unified Silla period by the monk Doseon, though this is not certain. However, a guk-jangseng - a boundary marker erected at a temple's edge - dated to the seventh year of King Seonjong of Goryeo (1090) stands at the entrance to Dogapsa, suggesting the temple was built before this date and flourished in the latter half of the eleventh century. It was later substantially rebuilt by Royal Preceptor Sumi between the third and tenth years of King Sejo's reign (1457-1464), and has reached its present form through repeated repairs and restorations since then. Surviving buildings include Daeungjeon Hall, Myeongbujeon Hall, Mireukjeon Hall and monks' quarters, along with numerous other heritage items such as the Haetalmun Gate of Dogapsa (National Treasure), the Stone Seated Buddha of Dogapsa (Treasure), the Clay Boy Attendant Statue of Dogapsa (Treasure), the stele for Doseon and Royal Preceptor Sumi, a five-story stone pagoda, and the stele for Royal Preceptor Sumi.

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Where it is

Region

Yeongam, Jeonnam & Gwangju

Designation

Cultural Heritage Material · 문화유산자료