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Stories of Koreas National Treasures : Celadon Incense Burner with Lion-shaped Lid

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 61Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaCeladon Incense Burner with Lion-shaped Lid(Goryeo Dynasty)🏯 1. A Vessel of Fragrance and SymbolAmong the masterpieces of Goryeo celadon, the Celadon Incense Burner with Lion-shaped Lid stands out for its graceful balance between sculpture and pottery.Created during the Goryeo Dynasty (12th century),..

Stories of Koreas National Treasures : Stele of National Preceptor Jigwang at Beopcheonsa Temple Site

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 60Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaStele of National Preceptor Jigwang at Beopcheonsa Temple Site(Wonju, Gangwon-do)🏯 1. A Monument to a National TeacherAt the historic site of Beopcheonsa Temple Site in Wonju, rises the imposing Stele of National Preceptor Jigwang (Jigwang Guksa Tapbi).Erected in the early Goryeo period (11th century..

Stories of Koreas National Treasures : Iron Seated Bhaisajyaguru Buddha and Stone Pedestal of Janggoksa Temple

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 59Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaIron Seated Bhaisajyaguru Buddha and Stone Pedestal of Janggoksa Temple(Cheongyang, Chungcheongnam-do)🏯 1. A Buddha of Healing in IronAt Janggoksa Temple, nestled in the gentle mountains of Cheongyang, sits a rare and powerful image — the Iron Seated Bhaisajyaguru Buddha, accompanied by its original ..

Stories of Koreas National Treasures : Stupa of Buddhist Monk Cheolgam at Ssangbongsa Temple

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 58Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaStupa of Buddhist Monk Cheolgam at Ssangbongsa Temple(Hwasun, Jeollanam-do)🏯 1. A Stone Memorial to a Zen MasterAt the former site of Ssangbongsa Temple in Hwasun, stands the Stupa of Cheolgam Seonsa — a quiet stone monument dedicated to one of the most respected Zen masters of Late Unified Silla (9t..

Stories of Koreas National Treasures : Guksajeon Hall of Songgwangsa Temple

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 57Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaGuksajeon Hall of Songgwangsa Temple(Suncheon, Jeollanam-do)🏯 1. A Hall Honoring Enlightened TeachersWithin the serene grounds of Songgwangsa Temple, nestled on the slopes of Jogyesan Mountain, stands Guksajeon Hall — a sacred space dedicated not to Buddhas, but to great monks who guided the nation t..

Stories of Koreas National Treasures : Palsangjeon Hall of Beopjusa Temple

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 56Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaPalsangjeon Hall of Beopjusa Temple(Boeun, Chungcheongbuk-do)🏯 1. A Wooden Pagoda That Tells a LifeAt the heart of Beopjusa Temple, nestled on the slopes of Songnisan Mountain, rises Palsangjeon Hall — the only surviving five-story wooden pagoda-style hall in Korea.First built in the Unified Silla pe..

Stories of Koreas National Treasures : North Seungtap (Stupa) of Yeonggoksa Temple

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 55Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaNorth Seungtap (Stupa) of Yeonggoksa Temple(Gurye, Jeollanam-do)🏯 1. A Twin Monument of Silent ReverenceWithin the grounds of Yeonggoksa Temple in Gurye, the North Seungtap (Monk’s Stupa) stands quietly opposite its eastern counterpart.Dating to the Unified Silla period (8th–9th century), this stupa ..

Stories of Koreas National Treasures : East Seungtap (Stupa) of Yeonggoksa Temple

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 54Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaEast Seungtap (Stupa) of Yeonggoksa Temple(Gurye, Jeollanam-do)🏯 1. A Stone Monument for an Awakened LifeIn the quiet precincts of Yeonggoksa Temple in Gurye, stands the East Seungtap (Monk’s Stupa) — a refined stone structure dedicated to honoring a revered Buddhist master of the Unified Silla perio..

Stories of Koreas National Treasures : Janggyeong Panjeon (Tripitaka Hall) of Haeinsa Temple

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 53Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaJanggyeong Panjeon (Tripitaka Hall) of Haeinsa Temple(Hapcheon, Gyeongsangnam-do)🏯 1. A Library Built for EternityDeep within the mountains of Gayasan, at Haeinsa Temple, stand four modest wooden buildings known collectively as the Janggyeong Panjeon — the sacred halls that have safeguarded the Tripi..

Stories of Koreas National Treasures : Sammun (Three-arched Gate) of Imyeonggwan

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 52Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaSammun (Three-arched Gate) of Imyeonggwan(Gangneung, Gangwon-do)🏯 1. A Gate of Royal DignityIn the coastal city of Gangneung, the Sammun (Three-arched Gate) of Imyeonggwan stands as a rare surviving example of a Joseon Dynasty ceremonial structure.It once served as the grand entrance to the Imyeonggw..