Eunjinsa Temple in Gijang: A Floral Paradise for Everyone
Even if you're not Buddhist, there are several temples in Gijang that are worth visiting. Each temple has its own unique characteristics, making them great places to visit regardless of your religion. They can also provide comfort when you're feeling troubled.
Eunjinsa Temple, located in Gilcheon-ri, Jangan-eup, Gijang-gun, is a temple where you can see a variety of flowers, including wildflowers. With over 3,000 species of wildflowers, landscape paintings, and trees that bloom and fall with the seasons, as well as plants and bamboo growing in pots, the temple is filled with flowers and plants.
If it weren't for the Buddhist statues, you might think it's a botanical garden rather than a temple. It's a feast for the eyes and a healing experience for the mind.
Eunjinsa Temple became famous for its flowers thanks to the hard work of a monk over the past 30 years. His touch can be found in every corner of the temple. He even carefully considers the location when planting a single wildflower. If you go early in the morning, you can see the monk watering the flowers or carrying heavy pots. I once tried to help, but he stopped me. After that, I couldn't help but see each and every flower blossom as special.
At the entrance, the twelve zodiac animal statues are lined up. Various plants planted in pots catch the eye. There are name tags that tell you the names of the flowers. A child who came with his mother tells me that there are peacocks. The child's voice, saying that he found them, is excited. They were hidden as if in a forest, so I could have just passed them by, but thanks to the child, I saw two peacocks.
In the pond in front of the Dragon King Hall, where the god who protects the sea and water is enshrined, you can see carp swimming. As I was looking at the carp, a 'dog bodhisattva' approached me and looked at me with gentle eyes, as if he had attained enlightenment.
There are Maitreya Bodhisattva and Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, who symbolize compassion and good fortune with their always smiling faces, and Hotei, who makes you feel good just by looking at him. The water mill keeps turning. It is said that if you make a wish while throwing a coin into the pond with the Avalokitesvara statue, your wish will come true. If you go up towards the main Buddha hall, there is a magnificent Haesu Gwaneum statue.
If you pass the Sanshingak (Mountain Spirit Hall) and go up, you will find the Yaksa Yeorae Daebuljeon (Medicine Buddha Hall) at the top. The Buddha enshrined here is said to be the largest in Gyeongnam. Because there are troubles at home, this is where I spend the longest time. Every time I go, I hear the Parents' Grace Sutra, which reminds me of my parents and mother-in-law who are no longer in this world. From here, you can see the flower-filled temple grounds and Wolnae Beach. It's hard to capture in a photo.
There is a cave main hall here. It is called the Daeungjeon (Main Hall) of other temples. The temple is well equipped with small halls such as the Yaksa Yeorae Daebuljeon, Sanshingak, Gwaneumjeon, Gongyangjeon, and Memorial Hall. The carefully placed flower pots and crock stands are eye-catching throughout the temple. Various flowers bloom in pots in each season. Now, they must be resting for a while to bloom in the spring.
A memorial hall has been established at Eunjinsa Temple. The Eunjinsa Temple Memorial Hall is a representative charnel house facility in Gijang-gun, and was established in line with the changing times from traditional burial culture to cremation and enshrinement. It is said to be highly preferred because it has both religious meaning and modern convenience facilities. It is divided into individual and couple units, and although a Yaksa Buddha is enshrined inside the memorial hall, it is said that everyone can use it comfortably regardless of religion.
Eunjinsa Temple Memorial Hall enshrines a Yaksa Buddha to pray for health from the time of the enshrinement contract until the urn is enshrined. Yaksa Yeorae is a Buddha who heals the diseases and sufferings of sentient beings. The Eunjinsa Temple Memorial Hall is open all year round, and the hours of use are from 9 am to 5 pm.
Eunjinsa Temple is located at 271-47 Gomuro, Jangan-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan. It is located on a main road about 800m after turning left in the direction of 'Jangan IC, Jangan-ri, Jangan Industrial Complex' at the Gilcheon Samgeori in Gijang-gun, and the parking lot is quite large. There is no admission fee or parking fee.
Source :https://blog.naver.com/bskijang/224088509230
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