Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism
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2. Yongjusa
Established in 854 CE
Yongjusa had been a renowned temple since it was established in 854, but it was burnt down during the Qing Invasion in 1636. Later, King Jeongjo, who led the Joseon renaissance, reestablished the temple to honor his father Prince Sado who met a tragic death. King Jeongjo named the temple Yongjusa (lit. Dragon Jewel Temple) after he dreamt of a dragon ascending to the sky holding a wish-fulfilling jewel in its mouth. The temple extolled the virtue of filial piety far and wide by operating the Filial Piety Education Center and Filial Piety Museum. A beautiful bell from the Goryeo Dynasty (National Treasure) has been on the temple grounds for more than 800 years.
- Address
- 136 Yongju-ro, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi Province
- Homepage
- yongjoosa.or.kr
