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Songgwangsa 송광사

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Songgwangsa (Korean: 송광사; Hanja: 松廣寺; translation: Spreading Pine Temple; alternates: Songgwang-sa, or Songgwang Sa, or Songkwangsa; also known as: Piney Expanse Monastery; originally: Gilsangsa), one of the three jewels of Seon Buddhism, is located in South Jeolla Province on Mount Jogye on the Korean Peninsula. Situated approximately 18 miles (29 km) away from the sea, it is within the Jogyesan Provincial Park. Founded in 867, it fell into disuse and was reestablished in 1190 by Seon master Jinul. Jinul's meditation teachings evolved from this monastery and contributed significantly to the Seon practice that prevails to this day in Korea.

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Songgwangsa (송광사) — verified Korean Buddhist temple (사찰). In Songgwang-myeon. Founded 0900.

Details

• Name: Songgwangsa
• Translation: Spreading Pine Temple
• Location: South Jeolla Province on Mount Jogye
• Founded: 867
• Reestablished: 1190
• Religion: Seon Buddhism
• Order: 대한불교 조계종
• District: 제21교구
• Type: 승보사찰

Location

35.00219, 127.2761 · View on map →

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

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