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Address

345, Buseoksa-ro, Buseok-myeon, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
경상북도 영주시 부석면 부석사로 345 (부석면)

Type

Temples/ Religious Sites

Inquiries

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-54-633-3464,
+82-54-638-5833

Homepage

www.pusoksa.org (Korean only)

• Information
  Introduction
  Buseoksa Temple is considered a 'masculine' temple. It differentiates itself from other temples by its huge size and the scenery is refreshing and beautiful. Buseoksa Temple was built in 676, when King Munmu (661~681) ruled the Silla Kingdom (57 B.C. ~ A.D. 935), by the founder Uisang (625~702) after he received orders from the King. Later in the 7th year (1016) of the Goryeo Dynasty (918~1392) was in the reign of King Hyeonjong (reign 1010 to 1031) Great Buddhist Monk Wonyung (964~1053) renovated Muryangsujeon (National Treasure No.18). It was renovated several times afterwards.
  
  The legend of lady Seonmyo and Uisang is famous. The two met when Priest Uisang went to Dang (Dynasty of China) to study. When Uisang told Seonmyo he would go back to his country, Seonmyo jumped into the sea and drowned. After death, she became a dragon. Seonmyo followed Uisang to Silla to protect and be with him. When Uisang ran against a crowd that had gathered to stop him from building Buseoksa Temple, Seonmyo brought up stones in the air three times. The stone that floated stands on the left side of Muryangsujeon. Because a wide, flat stone had floated above the ground, the temple was named Buseoksa Temple.
  
  At the entrance of Buseoksa you will see 108 steps between Cheonwangmun gate and Anyangmun gate. The number of steps represents redemption from agony and evil passions through 108 cycles. You will find Buseoksa Temple's Three Story Tower when you pass the Iljumun and Cheonwangmun gates. Above the tower you will see Beomjongru. When you pass Beomjongru, you can see a pavilion called Anyang, which means 'entrance to Heaven'. Go past Anyang Pavillion and you will reach the main building of Buseoksa Temple, Muryangsujeon, which boasts beautiful curved lines of the building structure.
  
  Muryangsujeon is a wooden building made in the Goryeo Dynasty. Inside you will find National Treasure No.45, Sojo Yeorae Seated Figure. There are more National Treasures and relics inside such as the Josadang (National Treasure No.19), Josadang Wall Painting (National Treasure No.46) and the Stone Lantern (National Treasure No.17) in front of Muryangsujeon.
  
  Telephone
  +82-54-633-3464
  
  Closed
  N/A (Open all year round)
  
  Parking Facilities
  Available
  
  Admission Fees
  Adults: 1,200 won / Group: 1,000 won
  Youths: 1,000 won / Group: 800 won
  Children: 800 won / Group: 500 won
  
  * Group: 30 people or more
  
  Parking Fees
  Cars: 3,000 won
  Buses: 6,000 won
  ※ For inquires, call +82-54-631-4762
  
  Pets
  Not permitted
  
  
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• Transportation
  Directions
  Across from the Yeongju Intercity Bus Terminal, take Bus 27 or 55 to Buseoksa (부석사).
  
  Or, from Punggi Station (풍기역), take Bus 27 to Buseoksa Temple.
  
  * Bus 27 Info: 06:10-18:50, 30min-1hr intervals
  * Bus 55 Info: 06:20-19:20, 40min-1hr intervals