Baekdamsa

Baekdamsa is a Buddhist temple in Inje County, Gangwon province, South Korea. It became initially constructed within the seventh century, but because of war and herbal screw ups has been rebuilt severa instances in view that then. The gift version become finished in 1957. Additionally, the name has additionally changed through the years. Originally called Hangyesa, the brand new call reflects the "one hundred pits from Daecheongbong Peak to the temple". Baekdamsa Temple become mounted by Ven. Jajang Yulsa in 647 in Hangye-ri beneath the call Hangyesa Temple. After its founding, the name modified several times to Unheungsa, Samwonsa, Seongusa and Yeongchwisa. Finally in 1783, Choe Bung and Ven.

Undam renamed it Baekdamsa Temple, the name still used today, actually which means “Hundred Pool Temple.” This is due to the fact one hundred herbal swimming pools are claimed to be close to the temple fed via water from Daecheongbong Peak. Situated in the far flung region of Inner Seorak, Baekdamsa Temple may be very secluded from the secular global, making it a natural region for Buddhist practice. Han Yong-un changed into ordained right here. Ven. Undam attained enlightenment and then he wrote such notable works as Joseonbulgyo yusinnon, Siphyeondam juhae and a poetry collection titled Nimui chimmuk. Unlike Outer Seorak, that is quite busy and crowded, Inner Seorak is quiet and has much unexplored terrain and primitive forests.