Unmunsa Temple, one of Korea's major temples, is situated on Crouching
Tiger Mountain. Originally called Taejakgapsa, "Great Magpie Hillside"
Temple, in 937, the king who founded the Koryo Dynasty changed the name
to Unmunsa, meaning "Cloud Gate" Temple.
The temple has many shrines, a huge, brand-new Main Hall, and the old
Main Hall. There is also a famous tree said to be 500 years old, which
is thought to have grown up from a branch planted by a passing monk.
In 1950, Unmunsa Temple became the largest ordained women's training
center in Korea. About 250 students regularly follow a four year course
in Buddhism. They learn the classic texts, Chinese characters and how to
live ordained Buddhist lives. In addition they have classes in a wide range
of modern subjects.
Unmunsa Temple TEL : (0642)72-8800
| Mode | Departure |
Arrival | Duration |
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| Express Bus | Seoul Terminal |
Taegu | 3:50 |
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| Train(Saemaul-ho) | Seoul Station |
Tongdaegu | 3:10 |
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| Air | Kimpo Airport |
Taegu | 0:50 |
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