Pohyonsa
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Pohyonsa is a Korean Buddhist temple in North Pyongan Province, North Korea. It is located within the famous Myohyang-san mountains and was founded in 1024, during the Goryeo dynasty.[1] The temple houses a copy of the Tripitaka Koreana, and is maintained today as a historical museum. The temple is designated as National Treasure #40 in North Korea,with many of its component buildings and structures further declared as individual national treasures.
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[edit] Jogye Gate
The outer gate of Pohyon Temple, Jogye gate was built in 1644 and houses to Deva statues.
[edit] Haetal Gate
The middle gate of Pohyon Temple. "Haet'al" is a Korean term for Nirvana.
[edit] Chonwang Gate
The inner gate of Pohyon Temple. "Ch'ŏnwang" means "heavenly kings", and refers to the four buddhist deities of the same name.
[edit] Haejang House
[edit] Manse Pavilion
Destroyed by American bombing in 1951, Manse Pavilion was reconstructed in 1979 out using concrete rather than its original wood. In front of the pavilion stands the nine-story Tabo Pagoda (多寶塔), erected in 1044 and designated National Treasure #7.
[edit] Taeung Hall (대웅전/大雄殿)
The main hall of the temple, Taeung Hall was also destroyed during the Korean War by U.S. bombing; reconstructed in 1976, it stands as faithful replica of the 1765 original. In front stands the 13-storey Sokka Pagoda (釋迦塔), erected in the 14th century and designated National Treasure #144.
[edit] Kwanum Hall
Named after the bodhisattva Avalokitesvara (known as Guanyin in Chinese and Kwanum in Korean), Kwanum Hall was built in 1449 and is the oldest building in the temple compound. It is designated as National Treasure #57.
[edit] Ryongsan Hall
Designated National Treaure #141.
[edit] Suchung Shrine
Constructed in 1794, this small walled compound honors the the priests who led bands of warrior monks to repel the Japanese invasions of 1592-1598. Inside, memorial services were once held for the great monk Sŏsan, who once resided in this temple and was instrumental in driving out the invasion forces of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Inside the compound is a portrait hall, which contains paintings and relics related to three patriotic monks, and a Monument Pavilion, which houses a stele erected in 1796 to records Sŏsan's patriotic deeds. The compound is designated as National Treasure #143.
There are several other temples by the same name, hailing from:
- Anbyon, Kangwon Province, North Korea
- Andong, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea
- Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province, South Korea
- Gangneung, Gangwon Province, South Korea
- Geoje, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea.
[edit] References
- ^ "Pohyonsa Temple, June 13 2000". Korea.net. http://www.korea.net/news/issues/issueDetailView.asp?board_no=1605. Retrieved on 2006-01-14.
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