Phoenix Gate of Haeinsa Temple, Hapcheon

Haeinsa Temple stands on the south-western slopes of Gayasan Mountain. It is one of the ten hwaeom (Flower Garland) temples founded in connection with Uisang, and as the temple of the Dharma Treasure housing the Tripitaka Koreana Woodblocks, it was built by the monks Suneung and Ijeong during the reign of King Aejang of Silla. The Bonghwangmun (Phoenix Gate), also known as the Cheonwangmun or Geumgangmun, is the second gate of Haeinsa. The date of its original construction is unknown, but records show it has been rebuilt several times; the present building was rebuilt in 1821, the 21st year of King Sunjo. It has a frontage of three kan and a depth of two kan, with a gable roof whose side profile forms the shape of the character 人 (meaning "person"). The brackets supporting the eaves are in the ikgong style, shaped like birds' wings, and paintings of the Four Heavenly Kings are enshrined inside.

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Where it is

Region

Hapcheon, Gyeongnam

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Cultural Heritage Material · 문화유산자료