Samgwangsa Temple

Founded in 1986, Samgwangsa Temple is the second temple of the Cheontae Order in Korean Buddhism. The temple nestled in the hillside of the Baegyangsan Mountain where the clear view of Busan city comes into sight. Among the many facilities, the temple has the main Daeungbojeon Hall, where the statues of Buddhas are placed, and a lecture meeting hall that can fit over 100,000 people at the same time. Samgwangsa Temple is known to blend contemporary and traditional aspects of Buddhism harmoniously, and as a result, the temple is noted to have played an active role in modernizing Korean Buddhism as well as promoting Buddhism internationally and integrating the religion with popular culture. The temple holds various cultural events, opening its doors to the public through club activities and performances.