Heungryun-Sa was the first temple in Silla. Its influence was mobilized in accordance with the change of the Buddhism in Silla, ranging from 'Junggo'(Middle Ancient Period) to 'Hadae'(Under Period). Writings on Heungryun-Sa of "Jungdae"(Middle Period)...
Heungryun-Sa was the first temple in Silla. Its influence was mobilized in accordance with the change of the Buddhism in Silla, ranging from 'Junggo'(Middle Ancient Period) to 'Hadae'(Under Period). Writings on Heungryun-Sa of "Jungdae"(Middle Period) are hardly found . It was, allegedly, caused by the fact that this temple became estranged with the "Jungdae" royal family. Heungryun-Sa appeared again intimate with royal family in "Hadae". It was caused by the the royal family's interest on Heungryun-Sa. Jungo royal family had been regarded spiritually connected with "Hadae" royal family, who justified his royal legitimacy by the connection. A Buddhist mass for the remembrance of Yi-Chadon, the first Buddhist martyr in Korea, was held at this temple. Heungryun-Sa was probably involved in a certain prolitical occurence at the period of King Shindeok. This occurrence may have dealt a fatal blow to Heungryun-Sa. This opinion is supported by the fact that Heungryun-Sa monk could not work noticeably then on.
A Mitreya statue was placed at the Heungryun-Sa main shrine. It makes us know that Heungrun-Sa gave priority on the Mitreya worship. Additionally the Esoteric Buddhism had relation with this temple, where Milbon, esoteric monk, has worked.