Haedong Yonggungsa Temple is situated on the coast of the north-eastern portion of Busan. This superb find of a tourist spot and temple offers visitors the rare find of a temple along the shore line. Most temples in Korea are located in the mountains. Haedong Yonggungsa Temple was first built in 1376 by the great Buddhist teacher known as Naong during the Goryeo Dynasty. Haesu Gwaneum Daebul (Seawater Great Goddess Buddha), Daeungjeon Main Sanctuary, Yongwangdang Shrine, Gulbeop Buddhist Sanctum (enclosed in a cave), and a three-story pagoda with four lions can all be seen looking out over the ocean.
The main sanctuary of the temple was reconstructed in 1970 with careful attention paid to the colors that were traditionally used in such structures. On the right-hand side, inside the a cave, is a uniquely designed Buddhist sanctum, while situated just in front of the main sanctuary is a three-story pagoda with four lions. The four lions are symbolizing joy, anger, sadness, and happiness. Other special sites at the temple are the 108 stairs and stone lanterns lining the rocky landscape. After going down the 108 steps, one will be delighted with the beauty of the temple. Midway down the 108 steps one can stop and enjoy the calming sounds of the waves, and view the majestic sunrise. ~Visit Korea~
靈驗的許願地－海東龍宮寺(釜山)
海東龍宮寺由高麗恭民王的王師懶翁和尚建於1376年，是韓國三大觀音聖地之一。結合海、龍與觀音大佛，讓此處比其他地方有更深層的信仰意義。傳說只要在此處真心誠意的祈禱，就能獲得托夢並實現一個願望。
曾因壬辰倭亂被燒毀，1930年代初期由通度寺的雲崗重建。1974年晸菴上任時發願要復原觀音道場，祈禱了百日之後，他夢裡出現了乘著龍、身穿白衣的觀世音菩薩，所以將寺廟改名為海東龍宮寺。
現存的建築物以大雄殿為主，另外還有窟法堂、龍王堂(龍宮堂)、梵鐘閣、寮舍齋等，大雄殿為住持晸菴於1970年代重建。大雄殿前的窟法堂被稱為彌樂殿，供奉著從寺廟創建起就存在的彌樂坐像石佛，有許多沒有子嗣的信徒們前來求子，因此又被稱為得男佛。
大雄殿前有四獅子3層石塔，原來這個位置有高3m的石頭(彌樂石)，壬辰倭亂時寺廟成了廢墟，6.25戰爭時為了建造海岸警備網而將其破壞。1990年，住持晸菴收集了被破壞的石頭，用來補強損傷的庵壁，並建築了這座石塔，供奉著從斯里蘭卡帶回來的7塊佛舍利。
除此之外，寺廟還有韓國最大的單一素材約10m高的石像海水觀音大佛，又被稱為東海笠岩佛祖的藥師如來佛。寺廟入口有交通安全祈願塔與108階，階梯入口有達摩像，據說摸了他的鼻或肚子就能得到男嬰。~Visit Korea~
108階梯
108 steps
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