Ssangbongsa, or Ssangbong Temple (Ssang means 'twin' and Bong means 'peak' ) derives its name from the pair of twin peaks on the mountain behind this Korean Buddhist temple.
Ssangbongsa was built by Zen Priest Cheolgam in 868 during the Unified Silla Period.
Until recently, there were only two wooden pagodas remaining, preserved in Korea as cultural heritage objects: the Palsangjeon (hall) at the Beopjusa and the Daeungjeon (hall) here at the Ssangbongsa. Daeungjeon at Ssangbongsa is used as the main worship hall.
A worshiper celebrating Buddha's Birthday tripped over a candle in Ssangbongsa Daeungjeon and it burned down in 1984. Daeungjeon was subsequently rebuilt.
The Stone pagoda of Buddhist Priest Cheolgamseonsa of Ssangbongsa is National Treasure #57.
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