Seolseondang Hall of Ssanggyesa Temple, Hadong

Ssanggyesa Temple was founded in 722, the 21st year of King Seongdeok of Unified Silla, by the two monks Sambeop and Daebi, who named it Okcheonsa Temple. It was later rebuilt in 840, the second year of King Munseong, by the Seon master Jingam, and during the reign of King Jeonggang its name was changed to Ssanggyesa. The temple grounds today contain many buildings, including Seolseondang Hall, Daeungjeon Hall (a treasure), Eungjinjeon Hall, Myeongbujeon Hall and Palsangjeon Hall, as well as cultural heritage such as the memorial stele for State Preceptor Jingam (a national treasure), the stupas of Ssanggyesa Temple (a treasure) and a rock-carved Buddha. Seolseondang Hall served as a place of education for the monks, where they studied the Buddhist scriptures.

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Where it is

Region

Hadong, Gyeongnam

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Cultural Heritage Material · 문화유산자료