Exploring Seosan's Seogwangsa Temple
After traveling to Seosan and staying overnight, I wondered where to visit nearby the next day. A quick search revealed Seogwangsa Temple, located in the heart of the city.
Seogwangsa Temple is situated at 44 Buchunsan 1-ro, Seosan, Chungcheongnam-do. I found parking nearby and was surprised by its size; it was much larger than I expected.
Before visiting, I learned that Seogwangsa is a temple that offers temple stay programs. I had never experienced a temple stay before, probably because I tend to sleep in too much in the mornings!
If I get the chance, I would love to try it at least once. I appreciated that the temple is located in the city, making it accessible for anyone to visit. The sound of the scenery swaying in the wind was delightful.
I visited on a weekend morning, and it was quite peaceful and quiet. Seogwangsa Temple is indeed much larger than I anticipated.
It is said that Seogwangsa was founded in 928 during the Later Three Kingdoms period, and it is also known as a place where Choi Chi-won, a renowned scholar, studied while serving as the governor of Buseong-gun in 893.
Later, during the late Joseon period, it was reorganized into the temple we see today, originally called Samsanam, and was renamed Seogwangsa in 1987.
The temple features a grand and impressive main hall. I felt it was best not to enter, so I only took photos from the outside. It didn’t seem right to take pictures inside.
Seogwangsa consists of three floors, and as I write this, I find myself wishing I had gone inside to see what it looks like. I’m curious about its interior.
From reading reviews by others, it seems that many have shared their experiences of temple stays here. Unlike other temples, Seogwangsa does not have buildings like the Myeongbujeon or Eungjinjeon. Instead, I noticed structures related to the temple's administration.
One thing that every temple has is a bell tower, and there was also a drum present. I thought it would be wonderful to see a monk striking the drum.
In May, Buddha's Birthday is celebrated, which is likely to bring a flurry of activities and visitors.
During my trip to Seosan, I visited Seogwangsa Temple, a temple stay located in the city. Although I don't possess a deep religious fervor, I prefer temples over churches, and visiting places like this brings me peace.
So even though I didn’t specifically seek out temples during my travels, I ended up visiting quite a few.
Since Seogwangsa is known for its temple stay programs, I hope this information is helpful for those interested.
Source :https://blog.naver.com/seosan_city/224283852935
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