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Jeollabuk-do » Gimje-si » Gwisinsa Temple (귀신사)

Gwisinsa Temple (귀신사)

Gwisinsa Temple (귀신사...




Address

Cheongdo6-gil 40, Geumsan-myeon, Gimje-si, Jeollabuk-do 전라북도 김제시 금산면 청도6길 40



Type

Temples



Inquiries

• 1330 tt call center: +82-63-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-63-548-0917



Homepage

www.guisinsa.org (Korean only) http://www.gojb.net (Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese)

Introduction

Gwisinsa, located in Cheongdo Village, Geumsan-myeon, Gimje-si, is now a temple of the Jogye Order, but once belonged to the Haweom Order. The temple is widely believed to have been established by the great monk Uisang Daesa during the 16th year of King Munmu (676). However, some experts site the existence of the Namgeunseok stone animal sculpture as proof that the temple was originally the private temple of King Beop of the Baekje Kingdom.

Throughout history, the temple has had many names—Guksinsa, Gwisinsa, Gusunsa, and Gwisinsa (same English spelling, different meaning)—but not much is known about when the temple was called by which name. On the temple grounds are a 3-story stone pagoda and some stone sculptures including seoksu (animal statues) and budo (a stupa in honor of a great master). Inside the temple are Daejeokgwangjeon Hall (Treasure No.826), Myeongbujeon Hall, and Gongyangjib Chamber (a chamber for Buddhist offerings).

Telephone

+82-63-548-0917

Parking Facilities

Available

Restrooms

Available

Interpretation Services Offered

Not available

Directions

From Jeonju Intercity/Express Bus Terminal, take Bus 79 and get off at Cheongdo-ri.