Hyangiram Hermitage

Hyangiram (Korean: 향일암; Hanja: 向日庵) is a hermitage and Buddhist temple in Yeosu, South Jeolla Province, South Korea. It was built in 644 during the Baekje period, by the notable Buddhist monk Wonhyo. It is Cultural Asset No. 40 of South Jeolla Province.[1]

Hyangiram
Wontongbojeon, one of the buildings in the temple complex (2017)
Religion
AffiliationKorean Buddhism
ProvinceSouth Jeolla Province
Location
CountrySouth Korea
Hyangiram Hermitage is located in South Korea
Hyangiram Hermitage
Shown within South Korea
Geographic coordinates34.59160°N 127.80391°E / 34.59160; 127.80391
Architecture
FounderWonhyo
Date established644

It is one of four Buddhist hermitages on the peninsula. It was originally named Wontongam (원통암; 圓通庵).[2]

  • Another building (2010)
    Another building (2010)
  • Statue (2009)
    Statue (2009)
  • Haetalmun, a narrow walkway one must pass to reach the temple (2017)
    Haetalmun, a narrow walkway one must pass to reach the temple (2017)
  • Banyamun, another narrow walkway (2017)
    Banyamun, another narrow walkway (2017)
  • View from the temple (2014)
    View from the temple (2014)
  • A golden building in the temple (2009)
    A golden building in the temple (2009)

References
  1. Shim, Hyun-chul (2008-04-17). "Hyangiram Hermitage". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2023-09-28.
  2. "Yeosu Hyangiram Hermitage (향일암(여수)) : VISITKOREA". Yeosu Hyangiram Hermitage (향일암(여수)). Retrieved 2023-09-28.
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