Mahasa | Attraction Guide | K-Travel Mate

Mahasa is a temple affiliated with the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. The founding and changes of Mahasa are detailed in the main hall's beam-raising inscription, which records that the temple was established by the monk Ado. All temple buildings burned down during the Imjin War, and the temple was gradually restored. In 1970, monk Munseong rebuilt the main hall, Eungjinjeon, Daebang, guesthouse, and dining hall. In 1985, monk Jiyeon built the bell pavilion and renovated Banyam Hermitage. In 1998, monk Gyeongmin rebuilt the main hall and Samsunggak. Although Mahasa's layout does not follow traditional patterns due to its mountain temple terrain and multiple reconstructions, the narrow site is well-organized. The main hall features a hip-and-gable roof with five bays front and three bays side. The temple grounds preserve many cultural assets including: Mahasa Main Hall Stone Seated Shakyamuni Triad, Mahasa Eungjinjeon Stone Arhat, Mahasa Eungjinjeon Wooden Seated Shakyamuni, Mahasa Yeongsan Assembly Painting (a pride of Buddhist art), Mahasa Eungjinjeon Sixteen Arhats Painting, Mahasa Eungjinjeon Yeongsan Assembly Painting, and Mahasa Hyeonwang Painting.