Dori-sa was built by Adowhasang, the monk who introduced Buddhism to Korea during the Silla
Dynasty (668 - 935). Estimated to have originally been located at the foot of Naengsan Mountain, it
burned in a fire in 1677. It was moved to the current site in 1729 and renamed to Dori Temple. (The
name Dori means views of peach and plum blossoms all over the hillsides of the mountain,
even in the winter). Geulrak-jeon (pictured to the right) has a square roof and three
wooden columns in the front and on the sides. It was designated Gyeongbuk Province Cultural
Asset No. 318.
Jeokmyeol-bogung and Buddha Stupa
The pagoda-like stupa was constructed to enshrine Jeokmyeol-bogung, the Buddha sari that was
discovered in 1977. It is also a Buddhist chapel for prayer.
Hwaeom Stone Pagoda
This special style pagoda belongs to the group of Mojeon stone pagodas that depict Buddhism
during the early Silla Dynasty. Also called Hwaeom Pagoda, it has been designated Treasure
No. 470.
Directions: Cheonpyeong -> Haepyeong -> turn right at Songgok-ri -> Dori-sa
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