North Gyeongsang Province, also known as Gyeongbuk, is a province in eastern South Korea. The province was formed in 1896 from the northern half of the former Gyeongsang province, remained a province of Korea until the country's division in 1945, then became part of South Korea.
Sabi was the capital of the Korean kingdom of Baekje from 538 until Baekje's fall to Silla in 660. The site of Sabi is located in modern-day Buyeo County, South Chungcheong Province, in South Korea.
Buddhist temples are an important part of the Korean landscape. This article gives a brief overview of Korean Buddhism, then describes some of the more important temples in Korea. Most Korean temples have names ending in -sa, which means "temple" in Sino-Korean.
Buyeo County (Buyeo-gun) is a county in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. Buyeo-eup, the county's capital, was the site of the capital of Baekje from 538-660 AD, during which it was called Sabi Fortress.
Boryeong, commonly known as Daecheon, is a city in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. It is located on the coast of the Yellow Sea. It lies on the Janghang Line railroad, which connects it to Seoul via the Gyeongbu Line. It is also connected to the Seohaean Expressway. Boryeong is known around Korea for its beaches, particularly Daecheon Beach, and its annual mud festival around July, Boryeong Mud Festival. The city's beach-mud is widely touted for its cosmetic properties. As elsewhere along the southwest coast of the Korean peninsula, there are numerous small islands, many of which are connected by ferry to Daecheon Port.
Yesan is a county in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. Famous people from Yesan include independence fighter Yoon Bong-Gil.
Jogyesa is the chief temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, becoming so in 1936. It thus plays a leading role in the current state of Seon Buddhism in South Korea. The temple was first established in 1395, at the dawn of the Joseon Dynasty; the modern temple was founded in 1910 and initially called "Gakhwangsa". The name was changed to "Taegosa" during the period of Japanese rule, and then to the present name in 1954.
Daeheungsa, sometimes called Daedunsa, is a main temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. Daeheungsa is located on the slopes of Duryunsan in Samsan Township, Haenam County, in the province of Jeollanam-do near the southern limit of South Korea.
Dalmasan, Mt. Dalma, is part of the Taebaek mountain range and lies in Haenam county, South Jeolla province, South Korea. Its elevation is 489 meters, and its peak offers views of the "Land's Edge," (땅끝) the southernmost point on the Korean peninsula, 땅끝마을, and outlying islands such as Wando. Also in the vicinity are Mihwangsa and a number of hermitages affiliated with it.
Ifenain Ilmathen is a town in northern Algeria.
Seounsan is a mountain in South Korea. Its area extends across the city of Anseong, Gyeonggi-do and Jincheon County, Chungcheongbuk-do. It has an elevation of 547.7 m (1,797 ft). Seounsan translates as "West Clouds Mountain". The Cheongryongsa or "Blue Dragon Temple" is located on the Southern slope of the mountain.
Iwon Station is a railway station on the Gyeongbu Line.
Ch'ŏnju-sa is a Korean Buddhist temple located on the southern slope of Yaksan mountain, in Yongbyon, North Pyongan province, North Korea. It is listed as National Treasure #46 in that country. Founded in 1684 during the mid-Joseon dynasty, the temple today retains its main prayer hall, known as Pogwang Hall (普光殿); the Chonju Pavilion (天柱樓), once known as one of the six most scenic spots in Yongbyon; and several lesser outbuildings, including storage rooms, and dormitories. Many buildings still feature delicate original paintings in a well-preserved state.
Chilgapsan is a mountain of Chungcheongnam-do, western South Korea. It has an elevation of 561 metres.
Mansusan is a mountain of Chungcheongnam-do, western South Korea. It has an elevation of 575 metres.
Bangjangsan is a mountain of Jeollabuk-do, western South Korea. It has an elevation of 743 metres.
Bohyeonsan or Bohyeon Mountain or Mount Bohyeon is located in the province of Gyeongsangbuk-do, eastern South Korea. Its peak has an elevation of 1,121 metres (3,678 ft), and is near the city of Yeongcheon.
Bongdaesan is a mountain of Gyeongsangnam-do, southeastern South Korea. It has an elevation of 409 metres.
Historic site of Seongjusa temple(in Hangul:성주사지, in Hanja:聖住寺址) is no.307 South Korean historic site in Boryeong City, South Chungcheong Province built in Baekje era. According to Samguksagi, The temple was said to be built by King Beop of Baekje around 600 and played critical role as Nine mountain schools during North South States Period in Silla. but whole structures were arsoned during Japanese invasion of Korea in late 16th century. However, Stele accompanying pagoda of Buddhist priest Nanghyehwasang still remains including pieces of Buddhist statue of Baekje and several roof tiles in the era of Unified Silla. The stele is registered as the national treasure of South Korea in the present time. The pagoda cherished the most fabulous architectural style with magnificent scale during Unified Silla.
