Silsangsa Temple
실상사
The earliest founded of the Nine Mountain Seon schools of Silla. Unusually, it sits on flat rice fields at the foot of Jirisan, and its iron Buddha and stone pagodas are highlights.
Silsangsa was founded in 828 by Master Hongcheok. It is the head temple of the Silsangsan school, the earliest of the Nine Mountain Seon schools of Silla. Unlike most mountain temples, it stands on flat rice paddies beside the Mansucheon stream. The temple holds several national treasures and other designated treasures, including an iron seated Medicine Buddha, east and west three-story stone pagodas and the stele of Master Sucheol. The three-story stone pagoda at the subsidiary hermitage, Baekjang Hermitage, is a national treasure. Entry is free, and temple stays can be booked. Located in Sannae-myeon, Namwon, about 30 km from the city, it pairs well with a visit to Baemsagol Valley on the same day.
Opening hours
Open all day (Dharma Hall approx. sunrise to sunset)
Nearby sights
- Baraebong Peak
- Baemsagol Valley
- Cheonwangbong Peak
- Jeongnyeongchi Pass
- Nogodan Peak
- Gurye Sansuyu Village
- Piagol Valley
- Ssanggyesa Temple