Destination briefing
Why travelers stop here
Bokcheonam, located in Sokrisan National Park, Sanae-ri, Naesongni-myeon, Boeun-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do, was founded in 720 (the 19th year of King Seongdeok of Silla) and underwent numerous reconstructions from the Goryeo to Joseon periods. According to the *Sinjeung Dongguk Yeoji Seungnam*, there was a spring east of Bokcheonsa where water gushed from between rocks, providing ample water for the temple, hence the name Bokcheon (meaning 'blessed spring'), from which the temple's name derives.
In 1464, King Sejo of Joseon prayed at this temple for three days, then bathed at a bathhouse on the path to the temple, which cured his skin disease. In gratitude, he ordered the temple to be rebuilt and bestowed a square jade plaque inscribed with 'Manseon Bongnyeok' (Eternal Blessings). The temple burned down in 1592 but was soon rebuilt; after being destroyed again, it was reconstructed in 1735 (the 11th year of King Yeongjo) and repaired in 1803 (the 3rd year of King Sunjo).
OTA-ready stop
Built into inbound routes and day-tour planning.
Local context
충청북도 보은군 법주사로 702-5 복천암
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Attraction · Chungcheongbuk-do
