Baengnyeon Temple (백련사) is a Buddhist temple located in Doam-myeon, Gangjin county, South Jeolla province, South Korea.
| Baengnyeon Temple | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Buddhism |
| Location | |
| Location | Mandeok-ri, Doam-myeon, Gangjin County, South Jeolla Province |
| Country | South Korea |
  Shown within South Korea | |
| Geographic coordinates | 34°35′16″N 126°44′54″E / 34.587723°N 126.748208°E |
| Baengnyeonsa | |
| Hangul | 백련사 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 白蓮寺 |
| Revised Romanization | Baengnyeonsa |
| McCune–Reischauer | Paengnyŏnsa |
Its name means "White Lotus" temple, and its physical form dates to the late Joseon Dynasty. Some records date the idea of a White Lotus temple to the 8th century. It was designated a Local Tangible Cultural Property in 1986.
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