We then visited the nearby temple halls, pagodas and bridges of Bulguk-sa. It is a head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism and contains six National Treasures, including the Dabotap and Seokgatap stone pagodas, Cheongun-gyo (Blue Cloud Bridge), and two gilt-bronze statues of Buddha. The temple is classified as Historic and Scenic Site No. 1 by the South Korean government. In 1995, Bulguksa and the nearby Seokguram Grotto were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
We then visited the nearby temple halls, pagodas and bridges of Bulguk-sa. It is a head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism and contains six National Treasures, including the Dabotap and Seokgatap stone pagodas, Cheongun-gyo (Blue Cloud Bridge), and two gilt-bronze statues of Buddha. The temple is classified as Historic and Scenic Site No. 1 by the South Korean government. In 1995, Bulguksa and the nearby Seokguram Grotto were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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Another temple. Buddhist monks will repeatedly bang gongs or sticks to help focus thoughts.
Another temple. Buddhist monks will repeatedly bang gongs or sticks to help focus thoughts.
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Amen……
Amen……
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People pay to attach messages to the lanterns. White lanterns are for the dearly departed.
People pay to attach messages to the lanterns. White lanterns are for the dearly departed.
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Another temple on the grounds
Another temple on the grounds
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Other side of the temple
Other side of the temple
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The famed, tall Buddha statue is inside this building where photos aren’t allowed, and for once I obeyed.
The famed, tall Buddha statue is inside this building where photos aren’t allowed, and for once I obeyed.
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Day 2 starts at the Buddhist grotto of Seokguram
Day 2 starts at the Buddhist grotto of Seokguram
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Way back in the day, the elites lived up top while the working class lived below.
Way back in the day, the elites lived up top while the working class lived below.
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Ditto
Ditto
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Yangdong Folk Village where a vibrant community occupies homes 400-500 years old.
Yangdong Folk Village where a vibrant community occupies homes 400-500 years old.
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A beautiful day!!!
A beautiful day!!!
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Our table
Our table
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Our first dinner in South Korea: small octopus.
Our first dinner in South Korea: small octopus.
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Streets are full of neon
Streets are full of neon
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Pretty views
Pretty views
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Whatever…
Whatever…
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Streets are full of neon!
Streets are full of neon!
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Whatever…..
Whatever…..
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Famous village with colorful homes
Famous village with colorful homes
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Whipped cream, honey and cinnamon on top! Refreshing!
Whipped cream, honey and cinnamon on top! Refreshing!
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Sigh… They are here, too…
Sigh… They are here, too…
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Dessert!
Dessert!
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Our lunch which became dinner, too.
Our lunch which became dinner, too.
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Second largest fish market in Korea (maybe…)
Second largest fish market in Korea (maybe…)
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Thought I was back in St Louis for a second!
Thought I was back in St Louis for a second!
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Check out the sign in front of the pagoda!
Check out the sign in front of the pagoda!
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Love it!
Love it!
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Temple grounds and view
Temple grounds and view
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Inside
Inside
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Famous temple
Famous temple
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I’m the year of the Sheep!
I’m the year of the Sheep!
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