Haeinsa (Korean: 해인사) is a Buddhist temple in Gayasan National Park, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It is the head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Seon Buddhism.

The Haeinsa Temple complex is a famous destination for pilgrimages, not only among Korean Buddhists, but Buddhists and scholars from all over the world.

Haeinsa Temple is one of Korea's three largest temples, and was founded during the third year of King Ae-jang's reign (802) by two monks Suneung and Ijung. The name "Haein" originates from the expression "Haeinsammae of Hwaeomgyeong" (Buddhist scripture), which means truly enlightened world of Buddha and our naturally undefiled mind.

Jun 29, 2020 · Haeinsa Temple, and more specifically, the Janggyeongpanjeon Depositories of Haeinsa Temple and the Printing Woodblocks of the Tripitaka Koreana in Haeinsa Temple, have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995.

Mar 28, 2025 · One of the three primary temples in South Korea, Haeinsa Temple is a popular pilgrimage site, set amongst a beautiful national park. But it's also the home of the Tripitaka Koreana, one of the country's most important cultural treasures and the reason this is a World Heritage Site. Here's what you need to know to plan a visit to Haeinsa Temple.

Haeinsa is one of the foremost Buddhist temples in South Korea, most notable because it is the home of the Tripitaka Koreana, the whole of the Buddhist Scriptures carved onto 81,258 wooden printing blocks.

Dec 21, 2009 · Haeinsa Temple is located on Gayasan Mountain (1,430m), said to be one of the most beautiful scenic landscapes in South Korea, with its grotesque-looking rocks, streams running with clear water, and red pine forest, the like of which are hardly to be found elsewhere.

Nov 2, 2021 · Haeinsa (해인사, 海印寺 – literally “Temple of the Ocean Mudra”) is a head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Seon Buddhism. The temple is situated in Gayasan National Park of South Gyeongsang Province. Haeinsa is most renowned …

Apr 3, 2025 · Complete guide for visiting Haeinsa Temple in South Korea, including top-10 things to see or do and the best time to visit

Haeinsa Temple was founded during the third year of King Ae-Jang’s reign (802), by two monks Suneung and Ijung. The name “Haein” originates from the expression Haeinsammae of Hwaeomgyeong (Buddhist scripture), which means truly enlightened world of Buddha and our naturally undefiled mind.