Baegyangsa

Baegyangsa

Entrance of Baegyangsa
Korean name
Hangul 백양사
Hanja 白羊寺
Revised Romanization Baegyangsa
McCune–Reischauer Paegyangsa

Baegyangsa, also spelled Baegyangsa, is a head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. It is situated in Bukha-myeon, Jangseong County, in South Jeolla province, South Korea. Built in 632 under the Baekje kingdom, it lies on the slopes of Baegam-san in Naejangsan National Park.

History

Baeyangsa was established by Zen Master Yeohwan in 632 AD. The temple's original name was Baegamsa. In the Goryeo Dynasty, it was called Jeongtosa. In Korean, Jeongto is the same concept of heaven as in Christianity. The name of the temple means "white sheep," and refers to a legend from the Goryeo period in which a white sheep came down from the mountain to listen to a sermon and was sufficiently enlightened that it was able to ascend into Paradise.

In the Japanese occupation era the temple was recognized as one of the main temples in the Korean peninsula. It belongs to the Chogye Order at the present time. These days, a large role has been given to Baegyang Temple for educating monks around Jeolla province.

Forests

Large numbers of Torreya nucifera grow around Baegyang Temple. This area is one of the northernmost areas where Torreya nucifera can grow in the Korean peninsula.

Transportation

Train is the best vehicle for reaching Baegyangssa temple. Many trains stop at Baegyangsa station except for KTX.

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Coordinates: 35°26′21″N 126°52′59″E / 35.4392°N 126.8830°E / 35.4392; 126.8830

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