Buramsa Temple (Namyangju)

Buramsa Temple is a branch temple of Bongseonsa, the main temple of the 25th Diocese of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, located in Byeollae-dong, Namyangju-si. It was founded in 824 (the 16th year of King Heondeok of the late Silla period) by Master Jingjing, rebuilt by Doseon, and reconstructed again by Muhak. The temple is famous for the 'Seokssiwonryu Mokpan' (Woodblocks of the Seokssiwonryu), designated as a Treasure. These woodblocks, carved with the biography of the Buddha and the deeds of his disciples, were produced in 1673 when the monk Jipsip published the book 'Seokssiwonryu Eunghwasa Jeokchaekpan' at Buramsa Temple. Made of birch wood with wooden inserts at both ends to prevent warping, they demonstrate the excellence of Joseon-era printing. In 1638 (the 16th year of King Injo), by royal command, the lineage of successive monks was engraved on these blocks, making them rare copies preserved only at Seonunsa Temple in Gochang and this temple. On the rock wall behind Buramsa Temple, there is a recently carved rock-carved triad Buddha, and within the temple grounds stands the Jinsinsari Botap (Stupa of the True Body Relics), enshrining Buddha relics brought from Thailand and Sri Lanka in 1989. Situated below a mountain resembling the Buddha's form, the temple is named Buramsa (Buddha Rock), and with the enshrinement of the Buddha's true relics, it is truly a sacred site of the Buddha. In this sanctuary, many people continue their practice through regular Dharma assemblies and prayers, dedicating time to spiritual cultivation.