π Pohyon Temple
North Korea
About This Sacred Site
Pohyon Temple (Bohyeon-sa) is a Buddhist temple complex located on the slopes of Mount Myohyang in North Pyongan Province, North Korea. Founded in 1042 during the Goryeo dynasty, it is one of the most significant Buddhist temples on the Korean Peninsula. The complex includes multiple halls, pagodas, and a repository that once housed the Tripitaka Koreana woodblocks. Despite the DPRK's officially atheist stance, the temple is maintained as a cultural heritage site and attracts both domestic and international visitors.
Key Facts
- β’Founded in 1042 during the Goryeo dynasty
- β’Located on the sacred Mount Myohyang
- β’Once housed a copy of the Tripitaka Koreana woodblocks
- β’Features the 13-storey Tabo Pagoda, a national treasure
- β’Maintained as a cultural site despite North Korea's official atheism
Location
Coordinates: 39.9500, 125.8333
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