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Buddhist temple Gwayeok Gwayeok South Korea Neunggasa
Neunggasa is a Buddhist temple established in 419 that was rebuilt in 1644 after being destroyed during the Japanese Invasion in 1592 at the base of Palyeongsan (Mount Palyeong), also known as Eight Peak Mountain and Recreational Forest area in Goheung county. Palyeongsan (Mount Palyeong) is a provincial park raising 1995 feet above the sea and is known for its eight beautiful peaks and unusual rock and stone formations.


Treasures at the temple include:

-Tangible Cultural Property #1307, Neunggasadaeungjeon (Daeng Hall of Neunggasa Temple).

-Tangible Cultural Property #264, Neunggasa Tomb of Chugyedang and Sayeongdang.

-Tangible Cultural Property #224, The Wooden Four-Diva Statues of Neunggasa.

-Tangible Cultural Property #70, Neunggasasajeokbi (Neungga Temple monument).

-Tangible Cultural Property #69, Bronze Bell of Neunggasa - a 2000 pound bronze bell.