Mar 14, 2025 · Bongeunsa Temple is a Buddhist temple that dates back to 794 located south of the Hangang River and just north of the Starfield COEX Mall in Gangnam-gu. It was originally known as Gyeonseongsa when first built.

Bongeunsa (Korean: 봉은사; Hanja: 奉恩寺) is a Korean Buddhist temple located in Samseong-dong, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea. [1] It was founded in 794 during the reign of King Wonseong by State Preceptor Yeonhoe (연회; 緣會), then the highest ranking monk of Silla.

Dec 3, 2014 · Bongeunsa is a Buddhist temple founded in 794 during the Silla (one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea) period. The temple has more than 1,000 years of history and has many …

Apr 1, 2025 · Bongeunsa Temple (봉은사) is definitely one of the most popular Korean temples in Seoul along with Jogyesa temple. The popular temple sits in the ritzy Gangnam-gu area and tourists from near and far stop by as it’s an easy temple to find while out and about.

Bongeunsa Temple, built in 794 CE has a long history of over 1,200 years. It was the largest temple in Seoul during Joseon Dynasty. The temple offers two temple-stay programs (1 and 2 days), allowing visitors to experience Buddhist tradition through monastic daily life to purify the mind and body.

Bongeunsa is a millennial Buddhist temple with a long history of over more than 1,200 years old, located at Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu, in the center of Seoul City, Korea.

Magnificent Buddhist temple located in Gangnam district, not far from the Coex shopping center. Free admission. Also notable is the large statue of the Buddha. Definitely worth a visit.

There are beautiful old palaces with a 600-year history located in the middle of a forest of buildings, and the entire city is filled with vivid scenes of K-Culture, such as music, beauty, fashion, and performances.

Jul 8, 2020 · Bongeunsa Temple is located in the heart of Gangnam, Seoul. Large in size, the highlights to this temple are the assortment of shrine halls like the Jijang-jeon Hall and the historic Seonbul-dang Hall.

Jul 26, 2024 · Nestled in the heart of the bustling metropolis of Seoul Bongeunsa Temple stands as a haven of peace and spirituality. Founded in 794 during the Silla dynasty, this Buddhist temple is one of the oldest and most respected in South Korea.