Beopcheonsa is a Buddhist temple in Muan county, Jeollanam-do. It dates to the 11th century, and the hermitage was designated as Jeollanam-do Cultural Property no. 82 in 1984. There are a number of other cultural treasures inside, and two national treasures were retrieved from the temple (although they are now held at museums throughout the country).
[edit] Points of interest
Beopcheonsa is located on Seungdalsan, a mountain of 318 meters.
- Stone Jangseung (devil post) - Jeollanam-do Cultural Property no. 24
- Moguam Hermitage - Jeollanam-do Cultural Property no. 82
- Samjonbul (Buddha Triad) in Moguam Hermitage - Jeollanam-do Cultural Property no. 172
[edit] National Treasures
- National Treasure no. 59 - Stele that accompanied the stupa of National Preceptor Jigwangguksa of Beopcheonsa temple (currently in Wonju).
- National Treasure no. 101 -- Memorial Stupa for the Most Reverend Jigwang of Beopcheonsa temple (National Museum of Korea).
[edit] Getting There
Take city bus no. 200 to Mokpo National University and either hike Seungdalsan or take a taxi to Beopcheonsa.
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