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From the time immemorial, Mt. Palgongsan is considered as a holy mountain. Since the period of the Silla Kingdom, great Buddhist works have continued in this region. Ancient temples like the Donghwasa Temple and Pagyesa Temple are located in the valleys. Buddhist statues, pagodas, and relief Buddha images are studded all over the mountains. Bunisa Temple, Daegu is an important temple on Palgongsan Mountain. Bunisa Temple, Daegu was established as an associate temple of the Donghwasa Temple in the 7th century before the pre-unification. The temple was dedicated as a commemorative temple for Queen Seondeok of the Silla Kingdom.
History
A shrine of Queen Seondeok known as "Seondeokmyo" was constructed on the temple premises, in honor of her and a memorial ritual is still carried on in the third lunar month. In the Goryeo Era (935-1392), this temple acted as a base of Buddhist monks, who continued their protest against the Choe military rule.
Later on, the first woodblock copy of the Tripitaka Koreana, the entire relic of Korean Buddhism was preserved in Buinsa Temple in Daegu. During the first Mongol invasion in 1238, both the temple and the woodblock were damaged. This Tripitaka is 200 years older than the Tripitaka Koreana, which you can view in the Haeinsa Temple.
Features
Buinsa Temple, Daegu comprises many beautiful structures. The stone lamp found there is the most ancient. A small number of remaining culverts, drainage routes, embankments, and flagpole support pillars from the original temple. They still demonstrate the grand sight, the temple once boasted of. The buildings in the Bunisa temple are all newly constructed and some of them are still under construction. Though newly built, Buinsa temple is constructed in a traditional style and a must visit place for every tourist in Daegu.
During its thriving time, the boundaries of Buinsa Temple, Daegu included the neighboring vineyards. But at present and the temple seems quite isolated. The premises of the temple includes the buildings of Daeungjeon (the main worship hall), Chilseonggak, and Ungjinjeon, Jujisil (the office of the chief priest), and Sadang (shrine) stand in the back.
You are sure to enjoy your visit to Buinsa Temple, Daegu.
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