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The temple was founded in 418 AD by the Great Master Ado during the King Nulji of Silla Dynasty. The name of the temple originated from the teaching of Seon (Zen) sect, 'Pointing straight into the mind to see the true self, achieve Buddhahood'. It was renovated by the Vinaya Master Jajang under Queen Seondeog (645) and again by the Great Master Cheonmuk under King Gyeongsun (930) of Silla Dynasty. During the following Goryeo Dynasty, when Patriarch Neungyeo reconstructed it on a large scale, the temple was called 'The Supreme Monastery of the East' which had produced many distinguished Masters. When King Jeongjong of Joseon Dynasty, the temple was reconstructed (1399) and the great Master Hakjo under King Seongjong added a great extension of the temple (1488) to become one of the eight largest temples in the country. Many national, royal masters studied here and the Patriotic Great Master Samyeong whose meritorious service saved the country during the Japanese invasion in the 16th century, received ordination in this monastery. Buddhism was suppressed by the Joseon Dynasty government. Seon(Zen) Master Byeokgye Jeongsim stayed here to continue the Korean Seon(Zen). The temple was completely burned down during the King Seonjo by Japanese invasion (1596) and reconstruction started from the King Seonjo 35th year (1602) and completed by the KIng Hyeonjong (1662) during about 60 years. There had been partial renovations in the later period of the Joseon Dynasty during the years of the King Gojong and over the recent three decades since 1963, the present site of pavilions and buildings have been restored and extended. Six of the designated National Treasures are to be found in this temple amongst many other valuable relics: The Main Buddha Hall (Treasure No. 1596), the Three Panelled Painting of Buddhist Triad in the Main Buddha Hall (Treasure No. 670), the Seated Stone Yaksa Yeorae (Treasure No. 319), the Three Storied Stone two Pagodas in front of the Main Buddha Hall (Treasure No. 606), the Three Storied Stone Pagoda in front of the Varocana Hall (Treasure No. 607), the Three Storied Stone Pagoda in front of the Chyeongpung Ryo (Treasure No. 1186).

It is believed to have been originally established in 418 during the reign of King Nulchi (r. 417-458) by Master Ado Hwasang. Its name, Jikji, originated according to the guidance of Chan Buddhism, 'Direct pointing to the human mind, seeing one's own nature to attain Buddhahood'. Master Jajang Yulsa reconstructed Jikjisa temple with the support of Queen Seondok (r. 632-647) of the Silla dynasty in 645. After that, it was once again reestablished by Master Cheonmuk Daesa in 930 and Master Neungyeo Josa in 936 with the support of Taejo of Goryeo. During this reconstruction process. Jikjisa temple enjoyed a major renovation. At its time, Jikjisa temple was widely accepted as the best temple in Korea since it produced great outstanding monks. In the Joseon dynasty Jikjisa temple was reconstructed in 1399. Moreover, when extensive rebuilding and expansion worked out by master Hakjo Daesa in 1488, Jikjisa temple became one of the best eight temples in Joseon dynasty, Jikjisa temple was a place where numerous high priests and great abbots were devoted. Also, Samyeong Daesa, who performed a meritorious deed during Japanese invasions, had become a Buddhist monk here. At the early stage of the Joseon dynasty, when persecution of Buddhism was implemented officially, Jeongsim Seonsa retired to hermitage here and continued to cultivate Buddhist doctrine. Most of the facilities of Jikjisa temple were damaged and lost by arson of Japanese invaders in 1596. Jikjisa temple was started to be reconstructed in 1602 and completely restored in 1662. Since the 1660s, more than 50 years of reconstruction has made Jikjisa temple's presence form. Inside of the temple, numerous cultural heritages including Daeungjeon Hall of Jikjisa temple (Treasure No. 1576), Buddha triad paintings of Jikjisa temple Daeungjeon hall (Treasure No. 670), Seated Stone Bhaisaiyaguru (Treasure No. 319), East-West Three-Story Pagodas in front of Daeungjeon hall (Treasure No. 606), Three-Story Pagoda in front of Vairocana hall (Treasure No. 607), Three-Story Pagoda in front of Jikjisa Temple Buddhist Heritage Museum (Treasure No 1186), and more than one hundred buildings have been well preserved. 

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