Gakwonsa Temple (각원사)
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Gakwonsa Temple (각원사)

245 Gagwonsa-gil, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Overview

Gakwonsa Temple, nestled midway up Taejosan Mountain in Cheonan, stands as a beacon of hope for the peaceful reunification of Korea. The temple's most renowned feature is the immense bronze statue of the seated Amitabha Buddha, which measures 15 meters in x_height, 30 meters in circumference, and weighs 60 tons. Additionally, Gakwonsa Temple is distinguished by its Daeungjeon Hall, the largest Dharma Hall in Korea. The temple's Gaesan Memorial Hall houses a collection of artifacts associated with the temple.

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245 Gagwonsa-gil, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

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