Stone Lantern of Buinsa Temple Daegu

The colorful South Korean city of Daegu is steeped in history and proudly flaunts its rich cultural heritage, epitomized by its many temples. One such temple is Buinsa Temple, Daegu, which is a major sightseeing attraction in Daegu. In side the temple, there are several art pieces and sculptures, which are as renowned as the site itself. Among them Stone Lantern of Buinsa Temple, Daegu is a major attraction for the tourists who come to the city.

Stone Lantern of Buinsa Temple is a lantern sculpted out of stone in the compound of the Buinsa Temple and was designated as Tangible Cultural Properties 16 on May 30, 1988. This stone lantern is placed in front of stone pagoda in the temple as a symbol to enhance respect for Buddha in people’s minds. This is a common practice followed in many Daegu temples, however the stone lantern of Buinsa Temple is particularly popular among the tourists as it is well preserved in its original shape and shows an excellent skill in carving lotus flowers. It has aesthetic beauty in balance and harmony, too.

Apart from the Stone Lantern of Buinsa Temple, there are other things that you can see at the Buinsa Temple, which was founded as an affiliate temple of the Donghwasa Temple in the 7th century.

Do visit Stone Lantern of Buinsa Temple, Daegu located at:

Address: 356 Sinmu-dong, Dong-gu, Daegu
Phone: 053-982-5006

Getting to Stone Lantern of Buinsa Temple, Daegu

Come to Buinsa Temple by taking the city bus No. 131 bound for Sinmu-dong at Dong-gu Office and get off at the last stop. After getting off the bus, walk for 20 minutes to reach the temple. There is a good frequency of bus service on this route as bus No. 131 bound for Sinmu-dong runs every hour.