Beopjusa
Beopjusa (Korean: 법주사; Hanja: 法住社, lit. 'Residence of Dharma' or Beopju temple), is a head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. It is situated on the slopes of Songnisan, within Songnisan National Park, in Naesongni-myeon, Boeun County, in the province of Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea.
| Beopjusa | |
|---|---|
법주사 | |
View of Beopjusa Temple in South Korea | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism |
| Location | |
| Location | 405 Beopjusa-ro Boeun-gun North Chungcheong Province (Korean: 충청북도 보은군 속리사면 법주사로 405) |
| Country | South Korea |
| Geographic coordinates | 36°32′32.5″N 127°50′01.5″E |
UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
| Official name | Sansa, Buddhist Mountain Monasteries in Korea |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | (iii) |
| Designated | 2018 |
| Reference no. | 1562 |
| Region | East Asia |
It was initially constructed in 553 by Silla monk Uisin. It has been historically associated with Beopsang thought, and the worship of the Maitreya Buddha.
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