- Address: 374-8 Odaesan-ro, Jinbu-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun
- Phone: 033-339-6800
- Website: www.woljeongsa.org
- Working time: daily
The Woljeongsa Temple is considered one of the most important Buddhist monasteries in Korea , as well as the main attraction of the mountain park of Odesan . The year of the foundation of the temple is 643, the time of the reign of the Silla dynasty, and the monk Chachjan became its founder. Today Woljozsa is considered the main monastery for Buddhism in Korea, especially for the current Choge.
The Lunar Monastery
This beautiful name of the monastery was given for amazing night views when its elegant buildings are illuminated by a full moon. This sight is really worth seeing. In the daytime he is no less graceful. The temples , which are part of the monastery, belong to the classic of Korean architecture.
Particularly interesting is the stone 9-level pagoda, it is located in front of the main altar and refers to the time of construction to the rule of the Korean dynasty. In those days, Buddhism was the official religion of Korea, and the construction of temples was conducted throughout the country. Now this pagoda is considered one of the Korean treasures: it was found during the restoration of many relics of Buddhism, which can now be seen in the museum.
Songbo Museum in the Wolzhjonsa Temple Complex
A unique collection of Buddhist relics and cultural heritage dating back to the Korean dynasty was collected after the restoration work on the temple in 1970. This was preceded by large fires that swept the buildings in the 1950s, during the last Korean War. Unfortunately, then many relics were lost.
Now in the museum there are 206 exhibits, the most famous of which is the ancient bell - its cast in bronze in 725. Along with the stone pagoda eo one of the four national treasures of Korea, located in the mountain park Odesan. His condition is recognized by experts as ideal, and the bell still sounds clean and beautiful.
Previously, he was in Sangwonce, a small monastery, located 8 km from Wolzjonsa even higher in the mountains. This monastery was founded in 705, and today it is interesting because it was not reconstructed or reconstructed, but retained its original outlines. Due to its inaccessible location, it was not destroyed during wars and did not suffer from fires like Woljozsa.
Treasures of Woljeongsi
Despite the numerous losses during the fire, many relics were saved in Woljeongs, and the temple itself was rebuilt without losing its charm and uniqueness. Here you will see a stone statue of a seated Buddha, in a separate pavilion Chogmelbogun in a huge hall, sermons are held, and in another room the remains of the Buddha are kept. Also on the territory of the temple are historical documents. Rising from the main building up into the mountains , you can see Budo, it's 22 pagodas, which contain the remains of monks of the monastery of Woljoz.
How to get to Voljon?
To get from Seoul to the temple, you have to use either a car or several buses. The first of them goes to the city of Chin-bud, it is necessary to find a bus that will take you to the park Odesan. The Woljeong-sa stop is located 5 minutes walk from the temple complex.