Donghwasa Temple (Chungbuk)
Located in Jeolgol, between Jakdusan Mountain and Guksabong Peak, Donghwasa Temple—also known as Namsuwonjeol—holds a mysterious history dating back to the Unified Silla period. According to legend, during the Imjin War, a Japanese general struck a stone Buddha's neck with his sword, and it is said that red blood flowed from the wound. Today, the temple features a 1992-built main hall, Daeungjeon, housing a stone Vairocana Buddha statue from the late Silla or early Goryeo period, which is designated as a Chungbuk Tangible Cultural Property. The temple grounds also feature a Three-story Stone Pagoda from the early Goryeo period and offer beautiful, serene views where the mountain landscape meets the nearby stream.
About this place
Located in Jeolgol, between Jakdusan Mountain and Guksabong Peak, Donghwasa Temple—also known as Namsuwonjeol—holds a mysterious history dating back to the Unified Silla period. According to legend, during the Imjin War, a Japanese general struck a stone Buddha's neck with his sword, and it is said that red blood flowed from the wound. Today, the temple features a 1992-built main hall, Daeungjeon, housing a stone Vairocana Buddha statue from the late Silla or early Goryeo period, which is designated as a Chungbuk Tangible Cultural Property. The temple grounds also feature a Three-story Stone Pagoda from the early Goryeo period and offer beautiful, serene views where the mountain landscape meets the nearby stream.