Buddhism
불국사 佛國寺
Bulguksa
“The land of the Buddha set down upon stone stairs and ponds”
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Scenes
Meaning
Crossing the stone bridge and passing through the gate, you hear the wooden moktak and the wind chimes at the eaves ringing in turn.
A temple of the Silla era, its Seokgatap and Dabotap pagodas and its Blue Cloud and White Cloud bridges are regarded as the Buddhist vision of the world given architectural form. Together with Seokguram Grotto it is inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Field notes
- Location
- Gyeongju · Korea · N35.8° · E129.3°
- Best time
- Cherry blossoms in spring, autumn leaves in fall, or the early-morning service
- Getting there
- About forty minutes by bus from central Gyeongju, often visited together with Seokguram.
- Etiquette
- In the halls, quiet and courtesy are kept, following the path of worship.
Sources
- · UNESCO World Heritage
- · Encyclopaedia Britannica
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