Naksansa
Naksansa (Korean: 낙산사) or Naksan Temple is a Korean Buddhist temple complex in the Jogye order of Korean Buddhism that stands on the slopes of Naksan Mountain (also called "Obongsan Mountain"). It is located about midway between Sokcho and Yangyang, Gangwon Province, eastern region of South Korea. Naksansa is one of the few temples in Korea to overlook the East Sea.
| Naksansa | |
|---|---|
낙산사 | |
Naksansa Temple in South Korea | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism |
| Location | |
| Location | 100 Naksansa-ro Ganghyun-myeon Yangyang-gun Gangwon Province (Korean: 강원도 양양군 강현면 낙산사로 100) |
| Country | South Korea |
Shown within South Korea | |
| Geographic coordinates | 38°07′28.7″N 128°37′41.0″E |
Naksan is an abbreviated term of Botarakgasan (補陀洛伽山) in Korean that refers to Mount Potalaka, the place where the Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva is believed to live. Thus, Naksan Mountain is also known as Korea's Mount Potalaka. The Bodhisattva is said to live on a sea-bound island along with guardian dragons. Naksansa is regarded as one of the great eight scenic areas in the Eastern region of Korea, known as "Gwandong Palgyeong" (관동팔경).