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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 Korea’s 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 m..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures : Writings of Buddhist Monk Hyeseim (Gosin Jeseo)

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 43Photo Credit: Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaWritings of Buddhist Monk Hyeseim (Gosin Jeseo)(Korea, Goryeo Dynasty)🏯 1. The Words of a Wise MonkAmong the literary treasures of the Goryeo Dynasty (918–1392) survives a rare and invaluable manuscript — the Writings of Buddhist Monk Hyeseim (Gosin Jeseo).Penned by Hyeseim (慧諶, 1178–1234), a revered ..