Cheongamsa Temple | Attraction Guide | K-Travel Mate

Cheongamsa Temple is located on Bulyongsan Mountain and is a branch temple of Jikjisa Temple, the 8th district of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. It is an ancient temple established by Doseon Guksa in the 3rd year of King Heonan of Silla (859). According to historical records, it was completely destroyed by fire in the 25th year of King Injo of Joseon (1647), but upon hearing this, monk Byeokam Gakseong ordered monk Heojeong Hyewon to rebuild it, and Hyewon devoted great effort to reviving Cheongamsa Temple. Later, during the time Queen Inhyeon, wife of King Sukjong, was associated with the Seoin faction, she performed special prayers at the temple's Geukrakjeon Hall, establishing a close connection with the royal family. The red pine forest of Bulyongsan was designated a national protected forest, and weapons and other items were bestowed from the royal court. Cheongamsa Temple was also famous as a place where royal concubines practiced their faith until the late Joseon period.