Autumn Hues at Simhak Mountain: A Temple for Wishes

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As the cool autumn breeze arrives,

I visited Paju Yakcheonsa Temple with my child,

located at the foot of Simhak Mountain.

This temple has gained popularity on social media as a place

that fulfills one wish and is known for wish fulfillment.

For first-time visitors, I'll share some helpful tips,

from parking advice to choosing offerings

and the best way to pray for your wishes.

Paju Yakcheonsa Parking Tips

When you arrive at Yakcheonsa,

you'll first see a dedicated parking space on the right.

If you go further in, there's another parking lot right in front of the restrooms.

Due to its reputation as a wish fulfillment temple,

especially with the upcoming college entrance exam season in November,

the parking lot can get quite crowded on weekends.

Some recommend the public parking lot at the entrance of Simhak Mountain,

but it requires a steep 20-minute walk to reach Yakcheonsa,

which may not be ideal for families with children.

If the temple parking lot is full,

consider using the café located just below the road leading to Yakcheonsa.

Enjoy a warm cup of tea and then walk up,

which will be much easier.

Offering and Prayer Spots in Front of the Office

After parking, you can find various offerings

at the stand in front of the temple office.

They offer rice, regular candles, lotus candles,

and prayer tablets, allowing you to choose what resonates with you.

Payments can be made in cash or via bank transfer.

If it's your first visit, you might wonder how much to prepare for offerings.

Yakcheonsa has three main prayer spots:

1. The Yaksa Buddha Tower, for washing away misfortune and achieving wishes.

2. The Bodhisattva, where you pray earnestly with the child monk.

3. The 13m tall Yaksa Great Buddha, healing the suffering of sentient beings.

You can offer your devotion at all three spots,

or simply choose the one that draws your heart the most.

Our family decided to visit all three,

but we chose to offer rice in front of the Bodhisattva,

which is reputed to have the greatest power for fulfilling wishes.

Upon entering the temple grounds,

the newly built Yaksa Buddha Tower stands out.

Many people light candles at the tower,

praying earnestly for their wishes.

When praying here, you should enter following the clockwise path around the tower,

making three circles before exiting.

With hands together in prayer,

the act of walking around the tower brings calmness and reverence.

Next, moving to the right,

you'll find the kind-faced Bodhisattva.

Offering candies, jelly, and snacks left by previous visitors

was heartwarming to see.

Our family placed our carefully prepared rice offering

in front of the Bodhisattva.

We gently patted the child monk's back and prayed,

"May our precious child, who is now with us,

grow up healthy and happy."

After praying, we ascended to the highest point of the temple grounds,

where the majestic 13m tall Yaksa Great Buddha welcomes you.

The Buddha's dignified and gentle presence

makes your heart feel reverent.

After reflecting on our family's well-being in front of the Great Buddha,

we quenched our thirst with a sip of the underground spring water.

It was a warm weekend, wishing for health and peace for our family

amidst the autumn atmosphere of Simhak Mountain.

If you have a heartfelt wish,

I highly recommend visiting Paju Yakcheonsa this autumn.

Source :https://blog.naver.com/paju_si/224474526230

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