Geumsansa
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Geumsansa | |
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Hangul: |
금산사
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Hanja: |
金山寺
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Revised Romanization: | Geumsansa |
McCune-Reischauer: | Kŭmsansa |
Geumsansa is a head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. It stands on the slopes of Moak-san in Gimje City, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea. The temple was first constructed in 599. Several National treasures of South Korea are located on the temple grounds. These include a detailed lotus-shaped stone pedestal from the 10th century.