Haedong Yonggungsa
Buddhist temple in Busan, South Korea
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Haedong Yonggung Temple (Korean: 해동 용궁사) is a Buddhist temple in Gijang-gun, Busan, South Korea.[1]
| Haedong Yonggungsa | |
|---|---|
The temple in 2010 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Buddhism |
| Location | |
| Location | Gijang County, Busan |
| Country | South Korea |
  Shown within Busan  Haedong Yonggungsa (South Korea) | |
| Coordinates | 35°11′18″N 129°13′24″E |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | 1930s |
| Website | |
| yongkungsa | |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 해동 용궁사 |
| Hanja | 海東龍宮寺 |
| RR | Haedong Yonggungsa |
| MR | Haedong Yonggungsa |
The temple claims it was first built in 1376, although this claim has been disputed.[2] The temple complex is a large one and one of few in Korea to be set on the seaside.[3] As such, combined with its proximity to Haeundae Beach and the east side of Busan, the temple is popular with sightseers, particularly during Buddha's Birthday celebrations when the complex is decorated with paper lanterns. It honors Haesu Gwaneum Daebul (海水觀音大佛), the Sea Goddess Buddha of Mercy, who is an aspect of Gwaneum (Guanyin).[4]
Gallery
The narrow walkway down to the temple
Looking back up the walkway
Stupas
Inside the temple complex
The walking street from the road to the temple
