Seated Buddha at Donghwasa Temple Daegu

Daegu, officially known as Daegu Metropolitan City, is one of the largest cities in South Korea, and it is the capital of Gyeongsangbuk-do province, though it is not legally part of that province. Daegu and its surrounding area provide an admirable variety of leisure, entertainment and sporting amenities within easy reach. Daily half-day or one day tour events including English speaking guides, such as visiting museums, Buddhist temples, kings' tomb, old castle, folk village, zoo, city tour etc., are offered during the Congress. One of the must- see destinations of Daegu is Seated Buddha at Donghwasa Temple, Daegu. Traditionally Buddhism was very strong in Daegu, and Confucianism was also popular in Daegu, with a large academy based in the city.

Situated in the south foot of the mountain Palgongsan, Donghwasa is a historic old temple of Silla period. Keukdalhwasang established this famous temple of Daegu, in 493 A.D. of King Soji period, and after that, Simjudaesa repaired it in 832 A.D. of King Heungdeok period. It was known as Donghwasa as flowers were blooming in Paulownia coreana tree even in winter. The statue of Seated Buddha at Donghwasa Temple, Daegu, is carved out on a stonewall placed at the south entrance of the Donghwasa Temple in Mt. Palgongsan. The Seated Buddha at Donghwasa Temple, Daegu gives a unique impression, and the spectators feel that it is flying down from the sky. Plump face, smaller body, decorative pedestal, and mandorla of this statue are the characteristics of the ninth century in the United Silla period. Seated Buddha at Donghwasa Temple, Daegu was designated as National Treasure No. 243 on June 15, 2942.

Location Details of Seated Buddha at Donghwasa Temple, Daegu
Address: San 124-1, Dohak-dong
Dong-gu
Daegu
South Korea

Contact Details of Seated Buddha at Donghwasa Temple, Daegu
Phone: 053-982-0101
Fax: 053-985-4413
Website: http://www.donghwasa.net

Getting to Seated Buddha at Donghwasa Temple, Daegu
Take the city express bus 105 at the Dong-gu District Office.