Yakcheonsa Temple | Jeju 2009
July 10, 2009
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Posted by Gregory Curley
Stillness In Time | Donghwasa Temple
July 3, 2009I’ve not yet posted this shot to either my blog or Flickr page, but it remains one of my favourites I’ve taken since coming to Korea. It’s from my set of Donghwasa Temple in Daegu. For info on how to get there, click here. The temple’s remote location is good indication of how Buddhist monks used to hide out to avoid persecution during the Joseon period.
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Suguksa | Golden Temple
May 24, 2009
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Gilsangsa | Buddha’s Birthday
May 2, 2009
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Palaces In Bloom | Hi Seoul Spring Festival 2009
April 21, 2009Already in its seventh successful year, the annual Hi Seoul Festival will take place throughout the city’s historic palaces from May 2nd to May 10th to celebrate the beauty of Spring. Be sure to head downtown at some point to take in the festivities.
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Tranquility of Tongdo Temple
July 27, 2008
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Posted by Gregory Curley
Mysteries of Jeju Island
March 31, 2008
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Saturday Stroll Through Seoul
March 29, 2008Despite the rain and bleached skies yesterday, I strolled through Seoul with a co-worker and managed to get a few snaps in. Highlights were Gilsangsa Temple and Seoul Fortress Wall.
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Shamanistic Rituals At Inwangsan
March 28, 2008
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Bongeunsa – Temple Traditions
March 5, 2008Nestled on the slope of Sudo Mountain, overlooking the distant skyscrapers marking Samseong-dong’s looming business sector, are the tranquil grounds of Bongeunsa Temple. Built in 794 during the reign of King Wonseong of the Shilla Kingdom, the temple would later fall victim to destruction as Buddhism was severely repressed during the Joseon dynasty. However, Bongeunsa was reconstructed in 1498 and as Buddhism saw steady revival throughout the 16th Century, the temple went on to become the main rounds of the Korean Seon (Zen) sect in 1551. Besides the beautifully picturesque architectural buldings that play host to wedding ceremonies throughout the year, there are also 15 well-preserved Buddhist Sutras on display and temple-stay programs made available for those wishing to experience the lifestyle of a monk.
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