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Buddhist temple at Yaksan, North Korea

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Ch'ŏnjusa
Chosŏn'gŭl천주사
Hancha天柱寺
Revised RomanizationCheonjusa
McCune–ReischauerCh'ŏnjusa

Ch'ŏnju-sa (Korean: 천주사) is a Korean Buddhist temple located on the southern slope of Yaksan mountain, in Yongbyon, North Pyongan province, North Korea. It is listed as National Treasure #46 in that country. Founded in 1684 during the mid-Joseon dynasty, the temple today retains its main prayer hall, known as Pogwang Hall (普光殿); the Chonju Pavilion (天柱樓), once known as one of the six most scenic spots in Yongbyon; and several lesser outbuildings, including storage rooms, and dormitories. Many buildings still feature delicate original paintings in a well-preserved state.

See also

References

  1. 천주사(天柱寺). Encyclopedia of Korean Culture (in Korean).

General references

39°48′27″N 125°46′53″E / 39.80750°N 125.78139°E / 39.80750; 125.78139


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