Geumyongam Hermitage: A Sanctuary Embraced by Nature on Soemi Mountain

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Nestled on Soemi Mountain in Sajik-dong, Dongnae-gu, at an altitude of approximately 400m, Geumyongam Hermitage (金蓉庵) is a temple that seems to blend seamlessly with nature, hidden among the pine trees. The name 'Geumyong' (金蓉) means 'golden lotus.'

According to legend, during the reign of King Cheoljong in the late Joseon Dynasty, a Bodhisattva named Lee In-deok-haeng (李仁德行) was ordained at Haeinsa Temple in October 1919, receiving the Dharma name 'Daebong' (大鳳). He built three inbeopdang (因法堂 - a building housing a Buddha statue in temples without a main hall) with tiled roofs at the foot of Soemi Mountain and named it Geumyongam Hermitage.

Geumyongam consists of the Yeomhwajeon (拈華殿), the main hall or Geumdang (金堂), the Samseonggak (三聖閣), the Wontongryo (圓通寮) which serves as the administrative office and living quarters, and the Hyangjeokdang (香積堂), the monks' residence.

Built in 1992, the Yeomhwajeon features a hip roof (paljak jibung) with three bays in the front and two on the sides. Inside, Shakyamuni Buddha (釋迦牟尼佛) is enshrined at the center, flanked by Amitabha Buddha (阿彌陀佛) and Bhaisajyaguru Buddha (藥師如來佛) on either side.

The Samseonggak houses a painting of the Sansin Halmae, the three Goddesses of Birth, also known as the Three Goddesses. This place has long been known to be spiritually effective for those who wish for a son.

The path to Geumyongam from Children's Grand Park and the Busan Education and Culture Center.

The road to Geumyongam Hermitage (金蓉庵) continues under the shade of a pine forest.

Geumyongam Hermitage (金蓉庵) entrance. After passing the restroom, Hyangjeokdang comes first.

Hyangjeokdang (香積堂), the monks' residence.

Wontongryo (圓通寮) where the administrative office is located.

Wontongryo (圓通寮) and the Geumyongam Hermitage (金蓉庵) plaque.

Yeomhwajeon (拈華殿)

A large tree in front of Yeomhwajeon (拈華殿) and the Wontongryo and Hyangjeokdang buildings.

Front of Yeomhwajeon (拈華殿), the main hall.

Yeomhwajeon (拈華殿) signboard.

Yeomhwajeon (拈華殿)

Front of Yeomhwajeon (拈華殿)

Left side of Yeomhwajeon (拈華殿)

Door lattice and Buddhist verses. '靈鷲拈花示上機 (Yeongchwi yeomhwa sisanggi)' (Holding up a flower on Vulture Peak is shown to those of superior capacity)

'肯同浮木接盲龜 (Geungdong bumok jeopmaenggu)' (How can it be compared to a blind turtle meeting a floating log?)

'飮光不是微微笑 (Eumgwang bulsi mimi so)' (If the Drinking Light Venerable had not smiled slightly)

'無限淸香付與誰 (Muhan cheonghyang buyeo su)' (To whom would the infinite clear fragrance be given?)

Overall view of the interior of Yeomhwajeon (拈華殿). There is a Sinjungtaeng (神衆幀) on the left of the Three Buddhas (三尊佛) and a Jijangtaeng (地藏幀) on the right.

The Three Buddhas (三尊佛) with Shakyamuni Buddha (釋迦牟尼佛) in the center and Amitabha Buddha (阿彌陀佛) and Bhaisajyaguru Buddha (藥師如來佛) on either side.

Dapzip (canopy)

Jijangbosal Jwasang (地藏菩薩坐像) in front of Jijangtaeng (地藏幀)

Jijangbosal (地藏菩薩). The stone Jijangbosal Jwasang, which was enshrined in the Dharma hall at the time of its founding, is gilded and enshrined on the right side of Yeomhwajeon.

Sinjungtaenghwa (神衆幀畵)

Cheonsucheon'an Gwanseeumbosal (千手千眼觀世音菩薩) - Thousand-Armed Avalokiteśvara

Geumgu (金鼓) - Golden Drum

Buddhist painting on the ridgepole of the roof of Yeomhwajeon (拈華殿)

Buddhist painting on the wall of Yeomhwajeon (拈華殿)

The mundane world below the mountain seen from Yeomhwajeon (拈華殿)

Samseonggak (三聖閣)

Front and side of Samseonggak (三聖閣)

The Samseonggak (三聖閣) has a gable roof with three bays in the front and two on the sides, and enshrines Chilseongtaeng (七星幀), Sansintaeng (山神幀), and Dokseongtaeng (獨聖幀). Inside the Samseonggak is a painting of the Sansin Halmeoni.

Signboard of Samseonggak (三聖閣)

Dokseong Nabanjonja (獨聖那畔尊者) and Sansin (三神) Halmae painting.

Sansin (三神) Halmae are three goddesses in Korean mythology and shamanism who oversee childbirth and destiny. At Guryongsa Temple (龜龍寺) in Deokcheon-dong, there is a Sansin Halmae stele surrounded by children. It is one aspect of the fusion of folk beliefs and Buddhism.

Sansin (山神). A Sansin statue sitting on a tiger is placed in front of the Sansintaenghwa (山神幀畫).

Chilseongyeoraebul (七星如來佛) in front of Chilseongtaeng (七星幀). The right hand holds the golden wheel (金輪), and the left hand is in the turning-the-Dharma-wheel mudra (轉法輪印).

Various views of Chilseongyeoraebul (七星如來佛)