Daeungjeon Hall of Sangjusa Temple

History of Sangjusa Temple: from the tradition of its founding under King Mu of Baekje to the 1641 renovation of the main hall

Daeungjeon Hall of Sangjusa Temple is the main Buddhist hall of Sangjusa Temple, preserved through its renovation in 1641 (Joseon period). The temple is said to have been founded under King Mu of Baekje, and since then Sangjusa Temple has been rebuilt and repaired many times. The Seon master Naong took part in a rebuilding during the Goryeo period. ^{source 1}

What kind of building the Daeungjeon Hall of Sangjusa Temple is: 1 Joseon-era wooden Buddhist hall

Daeungjeon Hall of Sangjusa Temple is a Joseon-period wooden Buddhist hall of 1 building, and it is still used as the center of Buddhist worship at Sangjusa Temple. Carved decoration appears both inside and outside the building. The joinery of the columns and beams and the timbers with traditional painted decoration show the late Joseon architectural style. ^{source 1}

The Daeungjeon Hall of Sangjusa Temple became a Tangible Cultural Heritage (June 23, 1973) and was taken apart and repaired in 1995

The Daeungjeon Hall of Sangjusa Temple became a Jeonbuk State–designated Tangible Cultural Heritage on June 23, 1973. Repairs and restoration to keep its original form continued several times after the designation. The 1995 work was a large project that took the building apart and repaired it. It reinforced both the structure's stability and its exterior. ^{source 1}

Daeungjeon Hall of Sangjusa Temple address, parking and phone

The Daeungjeon Hall of Sangjusa Temple is inside Sangjusa Temple at 57-29 Haman-ro, Seosu-myeon, Gunsan-si. Parking is available at Sangjusa Temple, and the phone number for inquiries is 063-453-7800. ^{source 2}

1Gunsan City Culture and Tourism2Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI