Haeinsa or Haein Temple is known as the main Buddhist temple throughout Korea. Haeinsa was built on top of Mount Gaya, South Gyeongsang Province. Based on historical records, the construction of the Haeinsa Temple began in 802 during the Silla kingdom. According to legend, there were two monks, named Suneung and Ijeong, who returned from China, successfully curing the disease of the empress of King Aejang. The renovation As an expression of gratitude and thanks to the Buddha, the king then built this Haeinsa temple. The renovation process at this temple complex has been carried out several times since the 900s, up to 1644. King Taejo provided assistance to the…
