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Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 27Photo Credit: Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaGilt-bronze Amitabha Buddha Statue of Bulguksa Temple(Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do)🏯 1. The Buddha of Infinite Light and CompassionWithin the tranquil halls of Bulguksa Temple, facing east toward the morning sun, sits the Gilt-bronze Amitabha Buddha Statue — a radiant symbol of mercy and enlightenment.C..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 26Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaGilt-bronze Vairocana Buddha Statue of Bulguksa Temple(Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do)🏯 1. The Buddha of Cosmic LightInside the main hall of Bulguksa Temple sits the Gilt-bronze Vairocana Buddha Statue, a magnificent embodiment of light, wisdom, and the boundless compassion of the universe.Created during..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 24Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaSeokguram Grotto(Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do)🏯 1. A Stone Temple Born from DevotionHigh on the slopes of Mount Toham in Gyeongju stands Seokguram Grotto, a masterpiece of spiritual architecture and one of the crowning achievements of the Unified Silla period. Built in the 8th century during the reign ..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 23Photo Credit: Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaCheongungyo and Baegungyo Bridges of Bulguksa Temple(Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do)🏯 1. Bridges of Heaven and CloudsAt the entrance to Bulguksa Temple stand two graceful stone stairways — Cheongungyo (Blue Cloud Bridge) and Baegungyo (White Cloud Bridge).These are not ordinary steps; they are symbolic pa..

🌉 Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 22Photo Credit: Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaLotus Bridge and Chilbo Bridge of Bulguksa Temple, Gyeongju(경주 불국사 연화교 및 칠보교 · 慶州 佛國寺 蓮花橋 및 七寶橋)📖 1. History and DescriptionThe Lotus Bridge (Yeonhwagyo) and Chilbo Bridge (Chilbogyo) of Bulguksa Temple, located in Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, are designated together as National Treasure No. 22 of K..

🪨 Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 21Photo Credit: Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaSeokgatap Pagoda of Bulguksa Temple, Gyeongju(경주 불국사 삼층석탑 · 慶州 佛國寺 三層石塔)📖 1. History and DescriptionThe Seokgatap Pagoda of Bulguksa Temple, located in Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, is designated as National Treasure No. 21 of Korea.Built in the 8th century during the Unified Silla period, this pagod..