Stone Pagoda of Dorisa Temple, Gumi

A pagoda is a symbolic monument enshrining the relics or remains of the Buddha.

This stone pagoda of Dorisa Temple is presumed to have been built during the Goryeo period (918-1392). Korean pagodas generally feature three sections: the base, sets of body and roof stones, and a decorative top. This three-section structure is usually clearly defined, however this pagoda is a unique case in which it is unclear which parts belong to which section. According to one interpretation, among many others, the bottom, consisting of vertical stones, is the base tier, and the levels of stones laid horizontally are the body sections. On one side of the second story of the body, there is a door-shaped stone, which symbolizes that the Buddha's remains are enshrined here. The pagoda measures 3,3 m in height.

Source: Korea Heritage Service signboard ↗ · collected 2026-10-08