Haedong Yonggungsa TempleBuilt in the late 1300s during the Goryeo Dynasty, Haedong Yonggungsa Temple sits directly on the rocky coastline. Unlike most Korean temples nestled in mountains, this coastal location was chosen because the founding monk believed the Dragon King of the Eastern Sea would grant people’s wishes here.http://api.medialog.no/sor-korea/busan/haedong-yonggungsa-templehttp://api.medialog.no/@@site-logo/medialog_logo-19.jpg
Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
Built in the late 1300s during the Goryeo Dynasty, Haedong Yonggungsa Temple sits directly on the rocky coastline. Unlike most Korean temples nestled in mountains, this coastal location was chosen because the founding monk believed the Dragon King of the Eastern Sea would grant people’s wishes here.
Walk down the 108-step stone staircase representing one of Buddhism’s worldly desires and through the 12-zodiac statue walkway to the main worship hall to immerse yourself in this local center of spirituality. For over 600 years, locals have believed prayers are more likely to be answered here due to the temple’s connection with Guanyin, the goddess of mercy.
