대적사의 초창은 신라 876년(헌강왕 2) 보조 선사가 토굴로 창건했으며, 고려 시대에는 보양 선사가 중창했다.
Daejeoksa Temple was founded in 876 (2nd year of King Heongang of Silla) by monk Bojo as a cave temple. It was reconstructed by monk Boyang during the Goryeo period.