Simwonsa Temple (심원사(철원))
History · 58 Sangno 1-gil, Dongsong-eup, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do
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- Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI · Source updated: 2024-03-20 · Collected: Not provided
This thousand-year-old temple is revered as a sanctuary dedicated to the living Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva. The temple complex comprises various buildings, including Daeungjeon Hall, Myeongbujeon Hall, and Samseonggak Hall. Myeongbujeon Hall is particularly notable as it enshrines the statue of Ksitigarbha, which has been designated a Treasure of Korea. It is believed that if one prays earnestly, a single wish will be granted. This belief continues to draw Buddhists on pilgrimages, eager to experience the spiritual wonder of this revered sculpture.
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Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI