Bongjeongsa

Bongjeongsa is believed first established by Monk Uisang in 672 during the 12th year of King Munmu of Silla (661-681), however, an inscription found during a restoration of Geuknakjeon state that Neungin Daedeuk, a disciple of Monk Uisang, established the temple. In 1363 the last major reconstruction took place and in 1625 and 1972, renovations were undertaken. ==Treasures==

National Treasure #15 Geungnakjeon (Nirvana Hall), dates back to the early 1200s, is presumed to be the oldest wooden building in South Korea. Originally called Daejangjeon, it was formerly the main hall of Beongjeongsa Temple. The hall was constructed with slated windows on both sides, with the door in the front middle compartment, and has a gabled roof supported by column brackets. Inside the hall, a Buddhist statue is placed and decorated in an ornamental canopy, while the Buddhist altar is carved with a scroll design. National Treasure #311 Daeungjeon is the main temple hall, with stunning original murals, representing building styles of the early Joseon Dynasty era. Notable for the style of pillars, most likely brought from Song dynasty, Daeungjeon incorporates a column-head and curved bracket form. Gyeongsangbuk-do Cultural Heritage #182 The three-story stone pagoda was designated as Kyongsangbuk-do Tangible Cultural Heritage No. 182 on December 29, 1984. It is 318 cm tall, and is believed to have been made during the mid- Goryeo Dynasty. ==Gallery==

File:Korea-Andong-Bongjeongsa 3037-06 Daeungjeon.JPG|Bongjeongsa Daeungjeon - National Treasure #311 File:Korea-Andong-Bongjeongsa 3034-06 Maseru.JPG|Bongjeongsa Maseru File:Korea-Andong-Bongjeongsa-Maseru-Drum-01.jpg|Drum and wooden fish in the Bongjeongsa Manseru pavilion File:Korea-Andong-Bongjeongsa 3046-06 Bell Pavilion.JPG|Bongjeongsa Bell Pavilion ==See also==