Singwangsa Temple
Korean name: 신광사
Sejong
Singwangsa is a temple on Nojeoksan in Jochiwon-eup, Sejong. It has a lively, youthful atmosphere thanks to nearby university students, and you can sense the care in its stone objects and Buddha statue.
About
Singwangsa is a temple on Nojeoksan in Jochiwon-eup, Sejong. Its founding is thought to date back about 160 years, and records say Abbot Yi Gyeong-jik restored it in 1920. It was once known as Togoljeol and Suyangsa, and Monk Hyewon renamed it Singwangsa in 1980.
Although its history is not long, the temple has a youthful energy, as a university's Sejong campus with many students is nearby and the temple actively shares the Buddha's teachings with them.
The care behind this effort can be felt in the stone objects around the grounds and in the Buddha statue enshrined in the main hall.
Key details
- Address
- 24 Togolgogae-gil, Jochiwon-eup, Sejong Special Self-Governing City
- Opening hours
- Open at all times
- Closed
- Open year-round
- Contact
- 044-865-5601
- Region
- Sejong
Operating details can change. Please check the official information again before you go.
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Source: Korea Tourism Organization (TourAPI)
The photo and description on this page are based on Korea Tourism Organization material published under KOGL Type 1 (attribution).