Dorim Temple
| Cultural Assets Number | Cultural Asset Materials No. 22 |
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| Dorim Temple stands on the middle slope of Hyeongjebong(Seongchulbong) 4km southwest of Gokseong-eup. It is believed to have been built by Buddhist Saint Wonhyo in the 7th year of King Muyeol in the Silla Period(660) when he moved from Hwaeum Temple. It has Eungjindang, Jijangjeon, Chilseonggak, and Yosachae. The handing board of 'Ô³×ùÞÑ(Dorimsa),' written by Heo Baek-ryeon, is hung on the entrance of temple. Dorimsa was named because many Buddhist saints such as Doseon, Samyeong, and Seosan came here. The Dorimsa valley is nearby. Dongak Valley and Seongchul Valley south of Mt. Dongak(735m) has very clear water which runs on a huge rock just like spread silk. It never dries up. You may be impressed by the fine scenery in harmony with old pines and waterfalls. Provincial Monument No. 101. Visitors come all year around to enjoy the fine view. All of the nine huge rocks have engraved phrases and show the old scholars' tastes. Dip your body in the clear water. There is Hermit Rock at the top of the valley. According to legend, it has a very fine view so that it entices even the hermit to take a break. The rock is 4m high and 108.62 sq. wide. Hyeongjebong in the distance is well-known as a climbing course. If you are looking for accommodation, Dorim International Tourist Hotel will welcome you. Dorim Temple was designated as Cultural Asset Material No. 22 in 1984 and has a Buddhist Painting, Provincial Tangible Cultural Asset No. 119. Material No. 22. |
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Taean Temple
| Cultural Assets Number | Cultural Asset Material No. 23 |
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| Drive 16km from Gokseong-eup using National Road No. 17 along the Seomjin River with silver sand and crystal clear water and you will arive at Aprok Park where the Seomjin River and the Boseng River meet. Then go 12 km using National Road N. 18 along the Boseong River you will arrive at Taean Temple located at Wondal-ri, Jukgok-myeon. Taesan Temple standing on the Mt. Dongri was built by Buddhist Monk Hyecheol who founded the Dongrisan School in the first year of King Gyeongdeok in the Silla Period(742). It was first called Daean Temple. This temple was the head temple of the Dongrisan School and attained the height of prosperity, governing Seonam Temple, Songgwang Temple, Hwaeum Temple, and Ssanggye Temple. Buddhist Saint Doseon attained Nivana in this temple. Zen Master Gwangja extended a building into 32 kan in the Gorye Dynasty, but Songgwang Temple was separated, becoming the head temple of the Jogye Order in the middle of the Goryeo Dynasty. Like every temple, it suffered from the policy of inhibiting Buddhist in the Joseon Dynasty. But once it was the temple of the royal family by Prince Hyoryeong. During the Joseon Dynasty, it did not restored its old glory, stayed in existence, and finally was drooped to a branch temple of Hwaeom Temple. Most buildings were burnt in the Yeosu?Suncheon Uprising and the Korean War. In 1996, Daeungjeon Building was rebuilt after old appearance. Hyechel's stupa and Zen Master Gwangja Monument which are mossy show the long history of this temple. The temple was designated as Provincial Cultural Assets No. 23 and has nine cultural assets including small cymbals. A 1.8 km-valley to Taean Temple is famous for cool water, dense trees, and beautiful red leaves and loved by everyone. |
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Gwaneum Temple
| Cultural Assets Number | Cultural Asset Material No. 24号 |
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| Gwaneum Temple stands 5km of Seonse Village at Osan-myeon, Gokseong. There is Mt. Geomjang at the back of the temple and Mt. Seongdeok to the southeast. These two mountains are stretched to Seonse Village and makes 5km narrow valley. Seokdeok brought Buddhist image from Beolgyo, Jeonnam and built Gwaneum Temple in the 3rd year of King Bunseo in the Baekje Period(300). It is the oldest temple in South Korea and the only holy place to have Gwaneum Buddha. Since red guerrillas made the temple their headquarters during the Korean War, the government burnt the temple to subdue the red guerrillas. Then Wontongjeon(National Treasure No. 273), built in the Goryeo Dynasty, and Gold Buddhist Seating Image(National Treasure 214) were also burnt. Only th head of the gold image remains. Three buildings were old ones and four were the buildings of Daeeun Temple which was removed and reconstructed by Buddhist Monk Park Chang-hun in 1954. Gwaneum Temple keeps the tale of Wonhongjang which is believed as the origin of Simcheong Story. Cultural Asset Materials No. 24. |
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General Wolpa Yu Paeng-ro
| Cultural Assets Number | Cultural Asset Material No. 25 |
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| The gate was built to memorize General Yu Paeng-ro in the 3rd year of King Injo. He gave up a governmental post, even after passing the old state examination, in order to take care of his parents. When the Japanese Invasion of Korea broke out in 1592, he took part in the Geumsan Battle with General Ko Gyeong-myeong and died in battle. According to tradition, when Yu Paeng-ro died in the Geumsan Battle, his horse ran 1,200 km with the general's head and arrived at Hapgang-ri. After his wife buried him, the horse refused to eat chaff, crying for nine days until he finally died. The horse's grave is located on the border of Daegang-myeon, Namwon-gun. The grave is 6m wide and 3m high. |
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Gokseong Confucian Shrine
| Cultural Assets Number | Cultural Asset Materials No. 27 |
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| Gokseong Confucian Shrine lies at the foot of Seongchulbong 3km west of Eupnae-ri, Gokseong-eup. It was built in the 3rd year of King Seonjo(1570) and repaired in the 27th year of King Injo(1649) and is relatively big. It has several buildings such as Myeongryundang, Dongjae, Seojae, Jeonsacheong, Gyojiksa, Munganchae, and Naesammun. School buildings are located in the front and shrine buildings in the rear. It performs a memorial service for 5 saints and 22 sages enshrined in a Confucian shrine. Cultural Asset Materials No. 27. | |
Stone Buddha Statue
| Cultural Assets Number | Cultural Asset Materials No. 28 |
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| A Buddhist monk begged at a rich home and a daughter-in-law secretly gave him corn. The Buddhist monk told her to take refuge in the north because her home would meet with misfortune. He told her not to look back. The woman and her husband ran away and were separated because of thunder and lightning. They wanted to find each other and so they looked back, and the husband turned into a stone statue of Buddha in Juksan-ri, the wife into a stone statue of Buddha in Seokgok-ri, carrying her baby on her back. The stone statue of Buddha in Seokgok-ri stands in the center of a paddy field between Seokgok Middle School and Honam Expressway. The platform is higher than the surrounding paddy field and broken tiles are scattered around it. The Buddha's ankle is buried and faces the south. It is a standing statue and is made of granite. It is severly worn and the engraving is not clear. It has no ear and a long neck. A U-shaped sacerdotal robe is embossed. Both hands have a hole in the wrists. Considering the engraving technique, it may be an example of a local Buddha statue and is very important to understand the mode of creating local Buddha statues. Cultural Asset Material No. 28. |
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Dodongmyo shrine of Ahn Hyang
| Cultural Assets Number | Cultural Asset Materials No. 29 |
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| Dodongmyo stands at Jeondong Village at Oji-ri, Ogok-myeon. It enshrines portraits of Juja, a founder of Sung Confucianism and Hoeheon Ahn Hyang. A shrine was first built in Seungbeop-ri, Ogok-myeon in 1677 to perform a memorial service for Ahn Hyang. This shrine was called Dodongsa. It was moved into Oji-ri and closed in 1868(the 5th year of King Gojong), but in 1902, it was restored by mutual agreement with local Confucian scholars. The shrine has portraits(120¡¿180cm) of Juja and Ahn Hyang and a dragon-shaped wine cup. Confucian scholars perform a memorial service on March 15 and Sept. 15. Cultural Asset Material No. 29. |
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Deoksan-Tample
| Deoksansa is located at Deoksan-ri, Ogok-myeon and is a shrine built to memorialize General Yun Gwan, who suppressed a Yeojin tribe and built nine castles, and General Oh Yeon-chong.
It was first located at Gyeongseong, Hamgyeong-do and was closed ¿©ring the reign of Heungseon Daewongun. In 1935, it was moved to Deoksan. A memorial service is performed there on March 3 of the lunar calendar. The building has three gates and 3 kan in front and 1 kan on the side. Cultural Asset Material No. 120. |
Suseongdang
| Cultural Assets Number | Cultural Asset Material No. 129. |
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| Suseongdang is located at Oji-ri, Ogok-myeon and was built in the 12th year of King Gojong(1875). It was used as a private school initially. It has 5 kan in front, 1 kan on the side, and a ø¢-shaped tile. | |
Sudo Female Nut Pine
| Cultural Assets Number | Provincial Cultural Asset Material No. 147 |
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| Location | Seolok-ri, Okgwa-myeon |
| According to legend, Seoldu Hwasang's stick turned into this nut pine. The tree is about 200 years old and 2.4cm in diameter. | |
Yeongryujae
| Cultural Assets Number | Cultural Asset Mateiral No. 167. |
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| Yeongryujae, located at Bongjeong-ri, Jukgok-myeon, was built to seek harmony and brotherliness by the Jos of Haman in 1917. It was used for annual family council meetings and to foster the unity of the descendants. During the enlightened age, it was called an Improving School which taught morality and modern sciences. The building stands on a wide ground and has a garden with all kinds of trees, a pond, and oddly shaped stones. It has one room and shows a typical building mode for a lecture hall. It is well-preserved. Cultural Asset Material No. 167. |
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Taean Tample Three-Storied Stone Pagoda
| Cultural Assets Number | Cultural Asset Materials No. 170 |
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| The stone pagoda was in front of Saint Gwangja' stupa some years ago with some parts lost. It was moved to the island in the center of a pond and was perfectly restored. The pagoda looks long. It is 4.17cm high. Although some parts of the pagoda were newly made, it has the balanced design of the Unified Silla Period. It is believed to have been built early in the Goryeo Dynasty. Cultural Asset Material No. 170. | |
