Wonga Temple or Wongaksa is a South Korean Buddhist temple on the Geumnam street in the Dong-gu district, Gwangju city. Situated in the downtown of the metropolitan city, this is a branch temple of the Songgwang temple in Suncheon and belongs to the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. It was founded in 1914 by Master Geumbong Girim (錦峯基林) of Seonam temple as its missionary center in Gwangju.[1]
| Wongaksa | |
|---|---|
 Wongak Temple | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Buddhism |
| Sect | Jogye Order |
| Location | |
| Location | Gwangju |
| Country | South Korea |
  Shown within South Korea | |
| Geographic coordinates | 35°9′3.0″N 126°54′57.3″E / 35.150833°N 126.915917°E |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | 1914 |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 원각사 |
| Revised Romanization | Wongaksa |
| McCune–Reischauer | Wŏngaksa |
See also
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edit- ^ O, Yun-mi (오윤미), (2008-12-24) (in Korean) 크리스마스 캐롤 부르는 스님 siminisori.com
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