Author Topic: Temple Architecture and Artwork (Read 1255 times)

dostoevsky_21_81 · « **on:** September 18, 2011, 03:16:43 pm »

Ever wondered what some of the architecture or artwork at a Korean temple was trying to impart? Check out my blog and you'll find out some interesting answers, like who those four individuals are that rest in the second gate of a temple or what the ox-herding paintings are suppose to represent.

Check it out here: http://daleskoreantempleadventures.blogspot.com/p/temple-architecture-and-artwork.html

Paul · « **Reply #1 on:** September 19, 2011, 12:31:14 pm »

Whoa, that's a LOT of detailed explanation mate! Thank you for this, definitely had a few lingering questions answered.

dostoevsky_21_81 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 19, 2011, 02:02:58 pm »

Thank you Paul. I hope the information is helpful and make visiting a Korean temple that much more meaningful.

dostoevsky_21_81 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 25, 2011, 03:36:09 pm »

I added another article about some artwork that adorns Korean temples. This one's about the Eight Scenes from the Life of the Buddha: Palsang-do. Check it out!

http://daleskoreantempleadventures.blogspot.com/2011/09/eight-scenes-of-life-of-buddha-road-to.html

Leear · « **Reply #4 on:** September 29, 2011, 11:02:31 am »

This is worthwhile blog. Well done

dostoevsky_21_81 · « **Reply #5 on:** October 02, 2011, 02:03:11 pm »

Thank you for the compliment. I hope it helps explain a few of the features around Korean temples.

I've added yet another article about the architecture at Korean temple. This time I added the hall that houses Amita-bul (The Buddha of Infinite Light and the Western Paradise). Check it out!

http://daleskoreantempleadventures.blogspot.com/2011/10/muryangsu-jeon-hall-of-immeasurable.html

dostoevsky_21_81 · « **Reply #6 on:** October 09, 2011, 03:14:39 pm »

Another of the amazing Korean temple halls is up over at the blog. This one is about the Buddha, Birojana-bul, and the hall that he occupies: The Hall of Silence and Light.

Check it out!

http://daleskoreantempleadventures.blogspot.com/2011/10/daejeokgwang-jeon-hall-of-silence-and.html

dostoevsky_21_81 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 16, 2011, 04:08:50 pm »

Another one of the amazing Korean temple halls is up over at the blog. This time I wrote about the Yaksayore-jeon: The Buddha of Medicine Hall.

Check it out:

http://daleskoreantempleadventures.blogspot.com/2011/10/yaksayore-jeon-hall-of-yaksa-bul.html

dostoevsky_21_81 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 30, 2011, 08:46:10 am »

Ever wondered why Korean temple ceilings are adorned with so many beautiful flowers? Well wonder no more.

http://daleskoreantempleadventures.blogspot.com/2011/10/flowers-adorning-temple-ceiling.html

DWAEDGIMORIGUKBAP · « **Reply #9 on:** October 30, 2011, 04:43:37 pm »

Nice man.

Which are your favorite mountain / temple days out in Korea?

I'd have to go with Beomosa in Busan as the natural scenery is just stunning.

Mal-san in Cheolla-nam do just becasue the temple there is the prettiest thing I have ever seen in Korea.

And of course no time in Korea is complete without having experienced Bulguksa and the Seokorham in Gyeongju.

dostoevsky_21_81 · « **Reply #10 on:** November 06, 2011, 11:02:42 am »

I've just put up my most recent posting about the meaning of a Korean temple hall. Check out my most recent about the Gwaneum-jeon Hall: The Bodhisattva of Compassion.

http://daleskoreantempleadventures.blogspot.com/2011/11/gwaneum-jeon-hall-of-avalokitesvara.html

Yu_Bumsuk · « **Reply #11 on:** November 06, 2011, 11:39:10 am »

Very well done. Just make sure to get (or lie that you did and say it on your site) permission from the monks before taking pics of a buddha's head *inside* a temple.

dostoevsky_21_81 · « **Reply #12 on:** November 06, 2011, 12:57:25 pm »

So many monks have actually invited me in to take pictures of the hall. They're pretty happy to show off their temples. I remember one old monk at Anyangam Hermitage near Tongdosa called me over to show me inside one of the ancient halls to photograph the beautiful paintings inside.

busywoman139 · « **Reply #13 on:** November 08, 2011, 03:49:55 am »

Beautiful pictures and very interesting information! Thanks for sharing.

dostoevsky_21_81 · « **Reply #14 on:** November 13, 2011, 11:24:14 am »

I've posted another entry at the blog in the series about Korean temple architecture and artwork. This one is about the Judgment Hall that honours the dead, which is called the Myeongbu-jeon Hall.

Check it out for some amazing paintings and information!

http://daleskoreantempleadventures.blogspot.com/2011/11/myeongbu-jeon-judgment-hall.html

dostoevsky_21_81 · « **Reply #15 on:** November 20, 2011, 05:54:07 pm »

More about the Dragon King over at the blog.

http://daleskoreantempleadventures.blogspot.com/2011/11/yongwang-dragon-king.html

dostoevsky_21_81 · « **Reply #16 on:** November 26, 2011, 12:51:54 pm »

The Recluse, Dokseong, has made an appearance over at the blog.

http://daleskoreantempleadventures.blogspot.com/2011/11/recluse-dokseong.html

dostoevsky_21_81 · « **Reply #17 on:** December 04, 2011, 08:34:26 am »

Most people think of Chilseong as nothing more than a cider that you can drink. However, in Korean Buddhism, Chilseong (The Seven Stars) is an integral part of this religion.

So for more about this shaman god, check out the blog.

http://daleskoreantempleadventures.blogspot.com/2011/12/seven-stars-chilseong.html

dostoevsky_21_81 · « **Reply #18 on:** December 11, 2011, 08:29:12 am »

A posting is up about the two seminal monks in Korean Buddhism: Wonhyo-daesa, and his friend, Uisang-daesa. Check it out!

http://daleskoreantempleadventures.blogspot.com/2011/12/wonhyo-and-uisang-temple-paintings.html

omega · « **Reply #19 on:** December 19, 2011, 02:44:12 pm »

Very good blog dude! Detailed too :thumbsup:

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