Pagoda of Buinsa Temple Daegu

Built in the early 7th century, Buinsa is a famous temple in Daegu which stands amidst the hills to the south of Mt. Palgong at Shinmu-dong, Dong-gu, Daegu city. The temple is of great historical importance as, at one point of time, it carefully preserved the first draft of the complete collection of the Goryeo Buddhist Scriptures. Buinsa Temple, Daegu contributed greatly in protecting the nation. Even in the historical documents we find the mention of the Buinsa Temple, Daegu. In the writings of Do-jeon Jeong, Buinsa has been identified as a huge temple situated in Mt. Palgong. A small temple standing at the foot of a mountain at the rear of the grounds of old Buinsa, the temple has got a beautiful pagoda which stands in the same row with the Stone Lantern in Buinsa Temple. Pagoda of Buinsa Temple, Daegu is a famous tourist attraction which attracts people from different parts of the globe.

Description of the Pagoda of Buinsa Temple, Daegu-

Buinsa Temple, Daegu used to have two identical pagodas. The two pagodas are considered to have originally been constructed during the Unified Silla period (668-935). But only the west Pagoda of Buinsa Temple, Daegu was reconstructed in 1964. The Pagoda of Buinsa Temple, Daegu is curved in a typical pagoda style with a two-stepped foundation and a three-story body. On May 30, 1988 the west Pagoda of Buinsa Temple, Daegu was declared as the Local Tangible Cutural Property No. 17 by the City of Daegu. It was a highly revered temple during the Goryeo Dynasty. It may be mentioned that during the Goryeo Dynasty, there used to be a market open entirely for monks in Buinsa.

Location of the Pagoda of Buinsa Temple, Daegu-
The Pagoda of Buinsa Temple, Daegu is situated at the following address-

356 Sinmu-dong, Dong-gu,
Daegu

How to reach the Pagoda of Buinsa Temple, Daegu-

Pagoda of Buinsa Temple, Daegu is situated in Buinsa Temple, Mt. Palgongsan. One has to take the city bus No. 131 bound for Sinmu-dong and then walk for 20 minutes after getting off the bus.

So when on a tour to Daegu make it a point to visit the Pagoda of Buinsa Temple, Daegu and have an experience of a lifetime.