Bomunsa Temple (Wonju)

Bomunsa Temple was founded by Mucheok (無着) during the reign of King Gyeongsun of Silla, but its detailed history is unknown as no records of subsequent events have been handed down. According to the Bomunam Changgi (普門庵創記), it appears to have been burned down during the Japanese invasion of 1592 (Imjin War) and then rebuilt. At the time of reconstruction, an image of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva was enshrined, and the temple was established as a place for Buddhist practice and devotion, with the name changed to Bomunryeonsa (普門蓮社). As it is located above Gukhyeongsa Temple (lower Gomunjeol), it is also called 'Ut Gomunjeol' (Upper Gomunjeol). In 1930, Kang Sang-jun rebuilt it, and in 1971, the head monk Lee Baengnyeonhwa (李白蓮華) reconstructed it, leading to the present day. Major buildings include the Daeungjeon (Main Hall), Yaksajeon (Medicine Buddha Hall), Sansingak (Mountain Spirit Shrine), Yongwanggak (Dragon King Shrine), and Yosachae (monks' quarters).

Address: 270 Gomungol-gil, Wonju-si, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province (Haenggu-dong)