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Yakcheonsa (약천사), or Yakcheon Temple sprawls across 122,100 square meters and has the largest Buddhist prayer hall and main temple in Asia. Not only is that pretty spectacular, but inside there are 80,000 golden Buddha statues to see.
Yakcheonsa (Korean: 약천사; Hanja: 藥泉寺; lit. medicine spring temple) is a Buddhist temple of the Jogye Order in Seogwipo, Jeju Province, South Korea. [1] History. The area the temple is now located at has a mineral water spring called in the Jeju language Dwaeksaemi (돽새미).
Jeju Yakcheonsa Temple is the largest temple in Asia. Originally a small hermitage named Yaksuam, it was named Yakcheonsa because of a famous mineral spring ('Yaksu') nearby. It enshrines tombstones of two royal couples from the Joseon Dynasty: King Munjong and his consort, and King Yeongchin.
This is one of the biggest Buddhist temples in Asia. You can view the amazing scenery by climbing to their garden and look down at the beach.
Jun 24, 2023 · It includes South Korea’s largest wooden Vairocana Buddha, along with 18,000+ smaller golden Buddhas sprawled throughout the temple complex. Read on to learn how to visit Yakcheonsa Temple for yourself during your time on Jeju Island.
Oct 20, 2020 · Yakcheonsa Temple was built in 1981 on the relics of a small hermitage called Yaksuam, where monks used to come and pray for health. Nowadays, Yakcheonsa is one of the most well-know landmarks of Jeju Island.
Yakcheonsa Temple is a famous Buddhist Temple located in Jeju, a small Korean island south of mainland Korea.
Although construction of this Buddhist temple was completed in 1997, it is one of Jeju-do’s most impressive buildings. The ornate hall is filled with vibrant murals of scenes from Buddha’s life and teachings.
Book your tickets online for Yakcheonsa Temple, Seogwipo: See 17 reviews, articles, and 46 photos of Yakcheonsa Temple, ranked No.46 on Tripadvisor among 131 attractions in Seogwipo.
Yakcheonsa Temple is a famous Buddhist Temple located in Jeju, a small Korean island south of mainland Korea.
