Jeongsusa Temple (Wanju)

About this place

Jeongsusa is a temple situated in a valley on Mandeoksan Mountain (765.5 m), about 15 minutes by car from the Sangwan-myeon township and Sangwan Interchange. The name Jeongsusa symbolizes a pure and clean practice ground. The temple is closely associated with the clean and beautiful natural environment of the Noryeong Mountain Range. Said to have been founded in 889 (the 2nd year of Queen Jinseong of Silla) by the great monk Doseon, it was rebuilt in 1581 (the 14th year of King Seonjo of Joseon) but burned down during the Imjin War shortly afterward and was rebuilt again. Today the complex consists of two funerary stupas, a monk's quarters and administrative building serving also as the Gwaneumjeon Hall, the Samseongak, Geungnakjeon, Jijangjeon, and bell pavilion. Enshrined in the main building is a Wood Amitabha Triad (designated a national treasure), preserved within the temple complex. Nearby, in addition to Mandeoksan, is Sangwan Reservoir, which can be combined for sightseeing.