| Eunhaesa
temple (founded 809, oldest parts 1589 onward)
other
sites in Daegu |
Daegu, Korea |
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In the foothills east of Daegu sits Eunhaesa temple. Founded in 809 by Hyechol Kuksa, the National Preceptor of Silla, the temple flourished for many centuries under the name "Haeansa" (tranquil ocean temple). After the devastation of the Imjin war in 1592-98, the temple was transferred here and renamed Eunhaesa. In 1919 it was designated a "great head temple" and now serves as the headquarters of the 10th district of Jogye Buddhism (the dominant Buddhism of Korea). Eight smaller hermitages are attached to the temple, but to reach them is quite a hike.
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All images copyright 2000 Abe Ahn and Tim Ciccone
Information from signposts on site.