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Namjangsa Temple, at 502 Namjang-dong, Sangju-si, is a traditional temple under the Jogye Order. It is one of Sangju 4 Jangsa (尙州四長寺, Bukjangsa, Gapjangsa, Seungjangsa ？ currently not available).

In 830 (King Heungdeok 5), Jinguguksa, who returned home from Tang Dynasty first stayed in the temple. The name of the temple at that time was Jangbaeksa(長栢寺). In 1186 (Goryeo Myeongjong 16), Jangbaeksa was reconstructed and renamed as Namjangsa Temple by Gagwonhwasang.

Jingamguksa learned Buddhist chants in Jongnamsan, China, and returned home at the age of 57 in 830. In 832, it was the first place in Korea to establish Muryangjeon (now Bogwangjeon) and to offer Buddhist chant (Buddhist music, a song that praised the merit of Buddha).

At that time, the patients gathered in the clinic as much as the clouds. This buddhist chant, along with pansori and song, is one of the 3 vocal songs of our country.

Previously Ssanggyesa, located in Jirisan of Gyeongnam and Hadong, was known as the first source of supply. Sangju Wangbaeksa became known as the first source of buddhist chant from the inscription of “Jingamseonsa Daegongtapbi” by Chee Chi-won in Ssanggyesa.Major relics include the preservation of Buddhism masterpieces such as Seated Iron Buddha (Treasure No. 990) and Buddha Figures Sculptured in Relief on Wood (Treasure No. 922). Iljumun was designated as a Local Cultural Property, No. 442 (2003), and is known as a treasure house of Buddhist art.

Major relics include the masterpieces of Buddhist art such as Seated Iron Buddha (Treasure # 990) and Buddha Figures Sculptured in Relief on Wood (Treasure # 922). Iljumun is designated as Local Cultural Property # 442 (2003), called the report of art of Buddhism.

Precincts include Gwaneumseonwon, founded in 1797 (King Jeongjo). It is preserving the oldest Wood Platform Portrait Painting of Buddha (Treasure 923) in our country. It is said that ‘Heesun’ Hwajuseung were produced in 1694 (King Sukjong 20) in Sangyeonam, behind Bukjangsa, and then moved to their current location in 1819. It was originally designated as the State Designated Cultural Property (No. 58) and was promoted to Treasure as the oldest Wooden Panel with Buddhist Images in Relief in our country.

This Wooden Panel with Buddhist Images in Relief was previously known as ‘Yaksuam Platform Painting of Buddha’ (Treasure #421) by Jirisan of Silsangsa, sculpted in 1778. It was also known as Namjangsa Temple by Wooden Panel with Buddhist Images in Relief of Gwaneumseonwon.