Yonghwasa Temple: A Peaceful Retreat in the Heart of Jincheon
Today, I'd like to introduce Yonghwasa Temple, a small temple located in the heart of Jincheon. Yonghwasa Temple is situated next to the Geolmisan Green Sharing Forest in Sinjeong-ri, Jincheon-eup, Jincheon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do, and it belongs to Beopjusa Temple, the head temple of the 5th district of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. At the temple, you can see the Standing Stone Buddha statue, which is Chungcheongbuk-do Tangible Cultural Heritage No. 138, and the scenery from the Jijang Hall is beautiful.
Although Yonghwasa Temple in Jincheon has its own parking lot, I parked in the Geolmisan Green Sharing Forest parking lot and walked to the temple.
Jincheon's Yonghwasa Temple is located right next to the Geolmisan Green Sharing Forest, making it ideal to visit both places together.
As soon as I entered Yonghwasa Temple in Jincheon, I saw the Bakgabeomjeon, which serves as the main hall. Most other temples use the name 'Daeungjeon', but Yonghwasa Temple uniquely uses the name 'Bakgabeomjeon'. The name 'Bakgabeomjeon' has the same role and meaning as 'Daeungjeon' but is said to contain more Buddhist and Sanskrit meanings.
Right in front of the Bakgabeomjeon, you can see the Standing Stone Buddha statue, designated as Chungcheongbuk-do Tangible Cultural Heritage No. 138. It is a huge standing stone statue about 7m high and about 1.7m wide at the bottom, but it has almost no volume and has a simple overall appearance. If you look closely, you can see decorations such as necklaces and head ornaments on the face and hands.
Between the Bakgabeomjeon and the Standing Stone Buddha statue is the Yeoraejeon, which houses a small Sakyamuni Buddha.
If you come inside, there is a path leading to the Jongmuso (temple office) and the Jijang Hall, and the hipped and gabled roofs on both sides of the path are very pretty.
Here, I was able to rest for a while while listening to the sound of the wind chimes swaying in the gentle breeze. The view was unobstructed and very peaceful and quiet. I liked the space so much that I wanted to sit on a chair and rest for a while if I had more time.
If you pass the Jongmuso and go up the stairs, you will arrive at the Jijang Hall. It has 3 sections in the front and 2 sections on the side. When I opened the door, it was a space where Jijang Bosal (Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva) and the spirits of the deceased were enshrined, so I did not take any pictures separately. In the center of the Jijang Hall is a statue of Jijang Bosal in a lotus position, flanked by Domyeongjonja and Mudokgwiyang.
This is the view from the Jijang Hall of Yonghwasa Temple in Jincheon. The unobstructed view was so beautiful and refreshing. I was able to have a short but healing time while feeling the occasional breeze.
When you come out of Yonghwasa Temple, there is the The Glass Cafe, famous for its delicious coffee, right in front of you, and beautiful flowers are now blooming in Baekgokcheon, making it a great place to take pictures while enjoying the flowers. Although the temple is small in size, it has a deep Buddhist culture and Yonghwasa's unique charm. It is a recommended attraction in Jincheon where you can feel not only a simple tourist attraction but also cultural and historical value, so be sure to visit.
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