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Samgwangsa Temple

Samgwangsa Temple

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Samgwangsa Temple is a Buddhist temple located on the slopes of Baegyangsan Mountain in downtown Busan. It houses various structures including the Daeungbojeon Hall, Bell Pavilion, and the Daebotap Tower, which stands at a x_height of 30 meters. The Daebotap Tower enshrines Buddha's relic brought from Tibet, Myanmar, and India. The temple offers different types of temple stays such as one-day, relaxation-oriented, and experiential stays. Visitors can participate in temple etiquette, tea ceremony experiences, 108 prostrations and meditation, Buddhist services, formal meal, and traditional cultural experiences tailored for foreigners.

TypeTemples
RegionBusan
Address77 Choeupcheon-ro 43beon-gil, Busanjin-gu, Busan

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