Hyangiram Hermitage Explained

Hyangiram
Religious Affiliation:Korean Buddhism
Province:South Jeolla Province
Country:South Korea
Founded By:Wonhyo
Established:644
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Hyangiram is a hermitage and Buddhist temple in Yeosu, South Jeolla Province, South Korea. It was built in 644 during the Baekje period, by the notable Buddhist monk Wonhyo. It is Cultural Asset No. 40 of South Jeolla Province.[1]

It is one of four Buddhist hermitages on the peninsula. It was originally named Wontongam .[2]

References

  1. Web site: Shim . Hyun-chul . 2008-04-17 . Hyangiram Hermitage . 2023-09-28 . . en.
  2. Web site: Yeosu Hyangiram Hermitage (향일암(여수)) . 2023-09-28 . Yeosu Hyangiram Hermitage (향일암(여수)) . en.