South Korea Haeinsa temple

Haeinsa temple origins from the 9th century, founded by two monks, Suneung and Ijong. UNESCO have declared Haeinsa as internaational treasure. The most famous items in the temple are the more than 80.000 carved wood books - The Tripitaka Koreana - which are the complete Buddhist scriptures as well as many illustrations. This is the second set of books, carved during the 14th century when the Goryeo dynasty king, Gojong had to take refuge on ganghwando during the Mongol invation of the mainland. The first set from 1251 were destroyed by the invadors. There are also an additional 2835 blocks from the Goryeo period with more Buddhist scriptures, literary works and an illustration of Avatamsaka Sutra.

Still ice on the water next to the entrance

Here are a small collection of different buildings within the area.
Small details around

The home of the Tripitaka Koreana

Some of the buildings from above - with the nice surroundings as background

Monks are playing the big drum

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