Overview
Bomunsa, registered as a traditional temple of Seoul, is located in Bomun-dong, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, and was founded in the 10th year of King Yejong of Goryeo (1115) by National Master Damjin. In particular, the 『Complete Retreat Collection - Bomunsa Ilsin Construction Record (普門寺一新建築記)』 written by Toegyeong Kwon Sang-ro (1879~1965) records that since ancient times, nuns have resided here and prayed for the peace of the nation and the prosperity of the royal family. The details of this period were not passed down until 2017, during the restoration of the Geungnakbojeon reconstruction, a perfectly intact beam gate was discovered, confirming historical facts. The Geungnak Preserve Hall, which took on its current form, was first rebuilt in 1747 (the 23rd year of King Yeongjo), followed by the first renovation in 1824 (the 24th year of King Sunjo), and the second restoration in 1865 (the 2nd year of King Gojong). According to the Complete Retreat Book, in 1826, Venerable Subong Beopchong (秀峰法聰) built Manseru (Manseru Pavilion), and in 1827, Venerable Jeongun (正雲) built the Left and Right Seungdang (Seungdang). In 1842, Venerable Yeongjeon repaired Manseru, and in 1872, Monk Geumhun restored the left and right monks' halls. With the discovery of the Sangnangmun Gate in Geungnakbojeon, Bomunsa has been continuously residing there since the 1800s, where nuns have been residing and practicing and practicing. Notably, in the 4th year of Dongchi, the Sangnyangmun was a royal temple initiated by the royal family, receiving donations from the Joseon Dynasty to conduct Buddhist work, and that everyone from palace attendants and court ladies to the aristocrats and commoners participated in the Buddhist work. Bomunsa Temple is designated as a nationally designated cultural asset for Seoul Tangible Cultural Properties such as the Yeon (palanquin) and Inro Wangbeon (guiding banners) bestowed by the royal family, as well as Seoul Tangible Cultural Properties such as the Shakyamuni Buddha painting, Sinjungdo, and Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva paintings made in the late Joseon period, as well as the Myobop Lotus Sutra made in the early Joseon period. In addition, many tangible and intangible cultural assets remain.