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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..

Stories of Koreas National Treasures : Haetalmun Liberation Gate of Dogapsa Temple

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 51Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaHaetalmun (Liberation Gate) of Dogapsa Temple(Yeongam, Jeollanam-do)🏯 1. The Gate of EnlightenmentAt the foot of Wolchulsan Mountain in Yeongam stands the Haetalmun (Liberation Gate) of Dogapsa Temple, a structure that has greeted pilgrims for nearly a thousand years.Built in the early Goryeo period ..

Stories of Koreas National Treasures : Main Hall Daeungjeon of Sudeoksa Temple

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 50Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaMain Hall (Daeungjeon) of Sudeoksa Temple(Yesan, Chungcheongnam-do)🏯 1. A Wooden Hall of Living FaithNestled in the serene foothills of Deoksungsan Mountain in Yesan stands the Main Hall (Daeungjeon) of Sudeoksa Temple — one of Korea’s oldest and most beautifully preserved wooden buildings.Constructe..

Stories of Koreas National Treasures : Stone Seated Bodhisattva of Woljeongsa Temple

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 49Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaStone Seated Bodhisattva of Woljeongsa Temple(Pyeongchang, Gangwon-do)🏯 1. The Guardian of the PagodaIn front of the magnificent Nine-story Octagonal Stone Pagoda at Woljeongsa Temple sits a serene stone figure — the Stone Seated Bodhisattva, a masterpiece of Buddhist sculpture from the Unified Silla..

Stories of Koreas National Treasures : Nine-story Octagonal Stone Pagoda of Woljeongsa Temple

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 48Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaNine-story Octagonal Stone Pagoda of Woljeongsa Temple(Pyeongchang, Gangwon-do)🏯 1. A Tower of Light in the MountainsIn the peaceful forest of Odaesan Mountain, within Woljeongsa Temple, stands a magnificent pagoda unlike any other — the Nine-story Octagonal Stone Pagoda, a masterpiece of stone archi..

Stories of Koreas National Treasures : Stele of Buddhist Monk Jingam at Ssanggyesa Temple

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 47Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaStele of Buddhist Monk Jingam at Ssanggyesa Temple(Hadong, Gyeongsangnam-do)🏯 1. A Monument to a Great Zen MasterIn the tranquil valley of Ssanggyesa Temple in Hadong stands a grand stone stele — the Stele of Buddhist Monk Jingam (Jingam Seonsa Tapbi), a monument dedicated to one of the most revered ..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures : Wall Paintings of Josadang Hall Buseoksa Temple

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 46Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaWall Paintings of Josadang Hall, Buseoksa Temple(Yeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do)🏯 1. Colors That Whisper Across a Thousand YearsHidden within the quiet Josadang Hall of Buseoksa Temple are ancient wall paintings — silent witnesses to Korea’s early Buddhist artistry.Created during the late Goryeo to early ..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures : Clay Seated Buddha of Buseoksa Temple

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 45Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaClay Seated Buddha of Buseoksa Temple(Yeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do)🏯 1. The Buddha of Timeless CompassionWithin the Muryangsujeon Hall of Buseoksa Temple in Yeongju sits a figure of serene grace — the Clay Seated Buddha (Sojo Yeorae Jwasang), a masterpiece of Korean Buddhist art that has watched over ge..