Keshinsa is a satellite temple (subordinate) to the famous Sudoksa, which has one of the few wooden structures from the Goryeo period; but, if Sudoksa, with the exception of the main hall, looks quite "modern" on the whole, then the spirit of antiquity has been preserved in Keynes ...

It was founded in 654 (the 14th year of the reign of King Uizha-wang of the state of Baekje) by the monk Hegam (혜감/慧鑑) under the name Kewonsa (ke - discovery; won - beginning). In 1350 (the 2nd year of the reign of King Chungsuk-wang of Goryeo), it was renamed Kasimsa (sim - soul; kesim - spreading wisdom). Burnt down in 1475 but rebuilt in 1484. In 1740, it underwent another reconstruction and has not undergone significant changes since then. Thus, before us is a temple with a history dating back centuries, and with several buildings from the Early Joseon era!

Taeuncheon - 1484. Buddha and bodhisattvas in the main hall - Taeucheon - non-standard: Amitabha, Ksitigarbha and Avalokiteshvara. "Hall of the found knife [wisdom]", located to the left of Daeungjeong - apparently, was erected simultaneously with it; on the right is the Eternal Life Pavilion (무량수각); The composition of the central part of the temple is completed by the open pavilion Anyallu - "Tranquility and Rest".

Myeongbujeong ("Hall of 10 Lords of the Underworld") was built in 1646. Thus, the temple consists of really old buildings. If you want to plunge into the atmosphere of tranquility and antiquity - welcome to Kesimsa.

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