Baengnyeonsa

Baengnyeon Temple (백련사) is a Buddhist temple located in Doam-myeon, Gangjin county, South Jeolla province, South Korea.

Baengnyeon Temple
Religion
AffiliationBuddhism
Location
LocationMandeok-ri, Doam-myeon, Gangjin County, South Jeolla Province
CountrySouth Korea
Baengnyeonsa is located in South Korea
Baengnyeonsa
Shown within South Korea
Geographic coordinates34.587723°N 126.748208°E / 34.587723; 126.748208
Baengnyeonsa
Hangul
백련사
Hanja
白蓮寺
Revised RomanizationBaengnyeonsa
McCune–ReischauerPaengnyŏnsa

Its name means "White Lotus" temple, and its physical form dates to the late Joseon Dynasty. Some records date the idea of a White Lotus temple to the 8th century. It was designated a Local Tangible Cultural Property in 1986.

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