haeinsa temple
states: [korea]
category: cultural
year: 1995
region: Asia and the Pacific
latitude/longitude: 35.8000000000, 128.1000000000
visited: 2018
Haeinsa Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site in South Korea, is renowned for its historical and cultural significance as a center of Korean Buddhism. Founded in 802 CE during the Silla Dynasty, it houses the Tripitaka Koreana, an extraordinary collection of over 81,000 wooden printing blocks inscribed with Buddhist scriptures, completed in the 13th century. The temple's Janggyeong Panjeon, a specially designed storage facility, has preserved these blocks for centuries, showcasing remarkable architectural ingenuity. Haeinsa remains an active monastic complex, attracting scholars, pilgrims, and visitors interested in its spiritual legacy and ancient craftsmanship.
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