Bongeunsa
Part of Bongeun Temple
Korean name
Hangul:	봉은사
Hanja:	奉恩寺
Revised Romanization:	Bongeunsa
McCune-Reischauer:	Bongŭnsa

Bongeunsa is a Buddhist temple in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It was founded in 794 during the reign of King Wonseong by the monk Yeon-hoe. It is located on the slope of Sudo Mountain in Samseong-dong, across the street from the COEX Mall. Jamo redirects here. ... It has been suggested that Sino-Korean be merged into this article or section. ... The Revised Romanization of Korean (Korean: 국어의 로마자 표기법; 國語의 로마字 表記法) is the official Korean language romanization system in South Korea. ... McCune-Reischauer romanization is one of the two most widely used Korean language romanization systems, along with the Revised Romanization of Korean, which replaced (a modified) McCune-Reischauer as the official romanization system in South Korea in 2000. ... hi guys if you are reading this it means you are very gay and geekish so i suggest you get of this site ... Gangnam-gu (hangul:강남구; hanja: 江南區, sometimes spelt Kangnam-gu) is one of the 25 gu (wards) which make up the city of Seoul, South Korea. ... Seoul (Sŏul[1] 서울)   is the capital and largest city of South Korea (Republic of Korea). ... Events Kyoto becomes the Japanese capital. ... Wonseong of Silla (r. ... COEX mall - inside COEX mall - outside COEX Mall (hangul: 코엑스몰) is an underground shopping mall located in Seoul, South Korea, and is the largest shopping center in Seoul. ...

During the Joseon Dynasty, Buddhism in Korea was severely repressed. The number of temples dropped drastically. Bongeunsa survived, however, and with the support of Queen Monjeong it became the main temple of the Korean Seon (Zen) sect of Buddhism. From 1552-1564 it was the center of the Buddhist National Exam. The Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) (also Chosun), sometimes known as the Yi Dynasty, was a dynasty founded by General Yi Seonggye in what is modern day Korea, and lasted for five centuries as one of the worlds longest running monarchies. ... The grounds of Koreas Buryeongsa Temple. ... The Seon school is a Korean branch of Buddhism that shares its origins and many characteristics with Chinese Chan and whose influence originated aspects of Japanese Zen. ...

A fire in 1939 destroyed most of the buildings, and other parts of the temple were destroyed during the Korean War. The temple has undergone many repairs and renovations, and is now once again a large, thriving complex. 1939 (MCMXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... Combatants United Nations: Republic of Korea  Australia  Belgium Canada  Colombia Ethiopia  France Greece  Netherlands  New Zealand  Philippines South Africa  Thailand  Turkey  United Kingdom United States Medical staff:  Denmark  India  Italy  Norway  Sweden Communist states: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea People’s Republic of China  Soviet Union Commanders Syngman Rhee...

The temple is also a notable tourist destination, offering a "Temple Stay Program" in which visitors can lead the life of a monk for a few hours.

References

• Official Brochure

External Links

• Bongeun (Official site)
• Bongeunsa Temple - Asian Historical Architecture