CHIKCHISA - KOREA
Chikchisa or Jikjisa was built in the foothills of Mt. Hwang-aksan and originally consisted of 40 buildings.
It is believed to have been originally established in 418 , during the reign of King Nulchi ( 417-458) by Master Ado.
It lies northwest of Taegu .
The temple is famous for its blue-tiled roofs, the 1,000-year-old support pillars of the main gate,
and the 1,000 small statues ol the Buddha as a baby.
Chikchisa also has a famous bell, cast in 1713. On the upper part of the bell,
the mantras for breaking the hells and Om Mani Padme Hum are inscribed.
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