Haedong Yonggungsa

Haedong Yonggung Temple (Korean: 해동 용궁사) is a Buddhist temple in Gijang-gun, Busan, South Korea.^[1]

Haedong Yonggungsa
The temple in 2010
Religion
Affiliation	Buddhism
Location
Location	Gijang County, Busan
Country	South Korea
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Geographic coordinates	35°11′17″N 129°13′23″E
Architecture
Completed	1930s
Website
yongkungsa.or.kr/eng/01/01.php
Korean name
Hangul	해동 용궁사
Hanja	海東龍宮寺
Revised Romanization	Haedong yonggungsa
McCune–Reischauer	Haedong yonggungsa

The temple claims it was first built in 1376, although this claim has been disputed.^[2] The temple complex is a large one and one of few in Korea to be set on the seaside.^[3] As such, combined with its proximity to Haeundae Beach and the east side of Busan, the temple is popular with sightseers, particularly during Buddha's Birthday celebrations when the complex is decorated with paper lanterns. It honors Haesu Gwaneum Daebul (海水觀音大佛), the Sea Goddess Buddha of Mercy, who is an aspect of Guanyin.

Gallery

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  The narrow walkway down to the temple
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  Looking back up the walkway
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  The temple as seen from the viewing area
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  Inside the temple complex
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  The walking street from the road to the temple

See also

• Hwaeomsa
• Beomeosa, another notable temple in Busan