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Dori-sa

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Geulrak-jeon, used with permission of Gumi City 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.

Jeokmyeolbogung, used with permission of Gumi City Sari Case & Jinsin Sarira, used with permission of Gumi City 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, used with permission of Gumi City 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

(Information provided courtesy of Gumi City.)
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Trains: Gumi- Gyeongbu Line

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