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Bongeunsa

Buddhist temples in SeoulBuddhist temples of the Jogye OrderBuildings and structures in Gangnam DistrictSilla
Samseong dong skyline from Bongeunsa 2
Samseong dong skyline from Bongeunsa 2

Bongeunsa (Korean: 봉은사; Hanja: 奉恩寺) is a Buddhist temple located in Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu in Seoul, South Korea. It was founded in 794 during the reign of King Wonseong by State Preceptor Yeonhoe (Korean: 연회; Hanja: 緣會), then the highest ranking monk of Silla. The temple was originally named Gyeonseongsa (Korean: 견성사; Hanja: 見性寺). It is located on the slope of Sudo Mountain, across the street from the COEX Mall.

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N 37.515555555556 ° E 127.05722222222 °
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봉은사

Bongeunsa-ro 531
06087 Seoul
South Korea
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bongeunsa.org

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Samseong dong skyline from Bongeunsa 2
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