Sinheungsa is nestled on Mt. Seoraksan, one of the most renowned mountains
in Korea. Mt. Seoraksan also symbolizes the snow-covered mountain where
Shakyamuni Buddha practiced asceticism and attained enlightenment. The
location of Sinheungsa Temple is said to be blessed by a sage who predicted
it would never be harmed by “the three major disasters.” It is also home to
the world’s largest bronze statue of a seated buddha, which expresses an
aspiration for unification of the peninsula. By holding mountain temple
concerts regularly, the temple seeks harmony between nature and Buddhist
culture.
