Yeongeunsa Temple (Samcheok)

In the 22nd year of King Myeongjong's reign, Master Samyeong moved the temple from a location somewhat distant from Gungbangsa to its current site and named it Unmangsa [雲望寺]. After it was completely destroyed by fire during the Imjin War (Japanese invasions of Korea), in the 19th year of King Injo's reign, Monk Byeokbong rebuilt it and changed the temple's name to Yeongeunsa. Later, in the spring of the 5th year of King Sunjo's reign, a fire destroyed the Daeungbojeon (Main Buddha Hall) and about ten other buildings, and the following year it was rebuilt with the support of Sim Gong-jeo, the then-governor of Samcheok. In the 10th year of King Sunjo's reign, Monk Haksong enshrined the Sakyamuni Buddha Triad, and in the 6th year of King Cheoljong's reign, Monk Seoam created the Gwaebul (large hanging painting). Afterwards, in the 1st year of King Gojong's reign, Simgeomdang Hall was built, leading to the present day. The current Yeongeunsa Temple retains many cultural heritage items, including the Daeungbojeon (Main Buddha Hall), Palsangjeon, Simgeomdang and Seolseondang, Samseonggak, Chilseonggak, and Yosachae (monks' quarters), as well as the Gwaebul, stupas, and stele. Among the hermitages within the temple grounds are Daewonam and Samseongam.

(Source: Samcheok City Cultural Tourism Website)