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Bongeunsa 봉은사

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Bongeunsa (Korean: 봉은사; Hanja: 奉恩寺) is a Korean Buddhist temple located in Samseong-dong, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea. It was founded in 794 during the reign of King Wonseong by State Preceptor Yeonhoe (연회; 緣會), then the highest ranking monk of Silla. The temple was originally named Gyeonseongsa (견성사; 見性寺). It is located on the slope of Sudo Mountain, across the street from the COEX Mall.

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Bongeunsa (봉은사) — verified Korean Buddhist temple (사찰). In Samseong-dong.

Details

• Founded: 794
• Location: Samseong-dong, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea
• Founder: State Preceptor Yeonhoe
• Type: Korean Buddhist temple
• OriginalName: Gyeonseongsa
• Sect: 조계종

Location

37.51566, 127.05729 · View on map →

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Verified & tracked since 2026-08-15 · 91 verified snapshots.

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Nearby verified spots

• Museum Kimchikan · 0.4 km
• Jamsil Baseball Stadium · 1.3 km
• Seoul Olympic Exhibition Hall · 1.5 km
• Asia Park · 1.8 km
• Figure Museum W · 1.9 km
• Museum of Korean Embroidery · 2.1 km

Distances from verified coordinates (Wikidata P625), great-circle.