Yongjusa Temple (용주사)

One of the great things about living in Dongtan, is that there are so many things close to where I live. On Saturday, I hopped on a few buses and found myself at Yongjusa Temple (용주사). It serves as the head of Jogye Order in Korea, and unlike many other Buddhist temples in Korea, Yongjusa isnt situated on a mountain or in a city, but rather on the outskirts of Suwon on a main road.

The temple was originally built in 854 during the 16th year of King Munseong of the Silla Dynasty. It was destroyed during the second Manchurian invasion (Byungjahoran).

During the Josen Dynasty, King Jeongjo had this temple commissioned out of respect for his father. This is significant, since during most of the Josen Dynasty, Buddhism was repressed. However, King Jeongjo was so moved by a sutra that he heard regarding parents sacrifices for their children he had the temple re-built. Its this rebuilt temple that garners the name Yongjusa.

The name is derived from a dream that King Jeongjo had the night before a celebration commemorating its completion. He dreamt of a dragon flying in the sky with a magic ball in its mouth. Thus, Yongjusa translates to Temple of the dragon with a magic ball.

In the main courtyard is the Beomjong, one of two sacred bells that date back to the Unified Silla period. This one is designated National Treasure 120.

Visitors can also find the Bumeounjunggyeong (부머은중졍) books that discuss the topic of filial affection.

Yongjusa is just a few minutes outside of Suwon and well worth your time.

Music, used with permission from Jason Shaw (Audionautix.com) and Apple Loops.

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[seouliteguy]

Your video looks more like a professional TV report. Why don't you find a job in TV stations?

[qiranger]

Thanks so much for the compliment on my videos. I'm currently working to break into some TV/Radio here in Seoul.

[teamgh0ul]

very professional! enjoyed this a lot

[qiranger]

Thanks. Glad you did.

[Graehaus]

Beautiful video, not to mention great info. Thank you for sharing.

[qiranger]

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!

[nactan]

the "magic ball" is the cintamani or philosopher's stone. in sanskrit it stands for "thought gem", but the chinese translation means "wish-fulfilling gem".

[fragapple]

Reminds me so much of my two month travel to china last year.. for example the shaolin temple :)

..so similar

I really like the video, thanks!

[korea148]

lol nice !

i think and guess ,

you really love korean's history xD

[qiranger]

That it is.