Statue of Monk Ado (아도화상 동상)
A tourist attraction introduced by Gumi City Culture & Tourism
Even in winter, peach and plum blossoms are said to have bloomed here.
An old temple said to have been founded in the time of the Silla kingdom. Temple Stay (템플스테이) is available.
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Dorisa (도리사) is known to have been founded in 417, in the time of King Nulji (눌지왕), 19th king of Silla, by Monk Ado / Ado Hwasang (아도화상), a monk from Goguryeo who came to spread Buddhism in Silla, where it was not yet known. It is known as the birthplace of Haedong (Korean) Buddhism and the first temple built in Silla.
417in the time of King Nulji (눌지왕), 19th king of Silla
Monk Ado was travelling in search of a place to practise. It is said that here, even though it was winter, he saw peach and plum blossoms in full bloom and knew this was a good site.
The temple is said to have been built with an offering from Morye Jangja (모례장자), and named Dorisa after “do” (도, peach) and “i” (이, plum).
An ancient temple with a thousand years of history, Dorisa draws both believers and travellers with its beautiful scenery and the quiet calm of a temple.
Dorisa offers Temple Stay (템플스테이), and many people come here to experience it.
| Closing days | Open all year round |
|---|---|
| Fees | (Temple Stay) Free (adults ₩50,000, middle & high school students ₩40,000, elementary school students ₩30,000, preschool children ₩5,000) |
For details, please call +82-54-474-3737.
| Address (in Korean) | 경상북도 구미시 해평면 도리사로 526 |
|---|---|
| Bus | Route 74-4 · “Haepyeong Dorisa (해평도리사)” stop→ temple: about 1.7 km (about 47 min on foot) |
| Parking | Dorisa parking lot (도리사 주차장), free→ temple: 100 m (about 1 min on foot) |
| Facilities | Separate men’s and women’s restrooms · Parking |
| Phone | 054-474-3737 |
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Fees and times may change, so please check before you visit.