Founded prior to the Goryeo Period, Daeheungsa Temple came to keep the robe and wooden rice bowl once used by Master Seosan, who played a significant part in Korean history when he led Buddhist troops to repel Japanese invaders in the late 16th century. Thereafter, the temple became the temple of choice for both meditation and the spread of Buddha’s teachings during the 17th and 18th centuries. The temple holds many important cultural heritage items, including the Rock-carved Seated Buddha at Bungmireugam Hermitage (National Treasure No. 308) and a pagoda containing the sariras of many revered priests.