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Gaegeum2003
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 Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2011 12:29 am Post subject: What Temple Would You Like to Visit in Korea??? |
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Hello Everyone,
I am just wondering what kind of temples you would like to see presently, or at least before you leave Korea. I know that Bulguksa and Haeinsa were two of the temples I wanted to see before I left. And the temple I was most amazed with was Seokguram.
Anyone else?
(http://daleskoreantempleadventures.blogspot.com/) |
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InDaGu
Joined: 28 Jun 2010
Location: Cebu City, Philippines
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| Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2011 1:49 am Post subject: |
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| I think you're confused. Seokguram isn't a temple, it's a grotto on the hill above Bulguksa. |
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Gaegeum2003
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| Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2011 2:23 am Post subject: |
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| InDaGu wrote: |
| I think you're confused. Seokguram isn't a temple, it's a grotto on the hill above Bulguksa. |
Well, you're partially right. Seokguram isn't a temple. I'll give you that much. But the "-am" in Seokguram denotes a hermitage. Seokguram, translated, means "Stone Cave Hermitage." So it's a hermitage with a beautiful grotto. You're close, but not quite. |
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nukeday
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| Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2011 2:52 am Post subject: |
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any recs in the seoul area? i've been to doseonsa, hwagyesa, mangwolsa, bongeunsa, and of course jogyesa. some other smaller, less impressive ones too. the one on umyeonsan comes to mind. i cant remember the name.
not really interested in traveling more than a couple hours for a temple though. |
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T-J
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Location: Seoul EunpyungGu Yeonsinnae
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Gaegeum2003
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| Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2011 3:41 am Post subject: |
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| Is Gunyongsa in southern Gangwon-do? The pictures look great. |
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T-J
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Location: Seoul EunpyungGu Yeonsinnae
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| Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2011 5:14 pm Post subject: |
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| It's in the Bukhansan National Park. You can get there from the main entrance via Gupabal station on the 3 line. I prefer the route over the mountain behind the temple because of the view looking down on the temple. |
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InDaGu
Joined: 28 Jun 2010
Location: Cebu City, Philippines
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| Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2011 5:44 pm Post subject: |
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| Gaegeum2003 wrote: |
| InDaGu wrote: |
| I think you're confused. Seokguram isn't a temple, it's a grotto on the hill above Bulguksa. |
Well, you're partially right. Seokguram isn't a temple. I'll give you that much. But the "-am" in Seokguram denotes a hermitage. Seokguram, translated, means "Stone Cave Hermitage." So it's a hermitage with a beautiful grotto. You're close, but not quite. |
Well, certainly closer than calling it a "temple". The bigger question is how have you been to Seokguram but not Bulguksa? It's part of the Bulguksa complex.
Anyway, back on topic. One of my favorite temples is Yakcheonsa, on Jeju Island. It's only about 20 years old, but it's a beautiful temple over-looking the sea. The views really are magnificent. |
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Gaegeum2003
Joined: 08 Jan 2011
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| Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2011 11:57 pm Post subject: |
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| InDaGu wrote: |
| Gaegeum2003 wrote: |
| InDaGu wrote: |
| I think you're confused. Seokguram isn't a temple, it's a grotto on the hill above Bulguksa. |
Well, you're partially right. Seokguram isn't a temple. I'll give you that much. But the "-am" in Seokguram denotes a hermitage. Seokguram, translated, means "Stone Cave Hermitage." So it's a hermitage with a beautiful grotto. You're close, but not quite. |
Well, certainly closer than calling it a "temple". The bigger question is how have you been to Seokguram but not Bulguksa? It's part of the Bulguksa complex.
Anyway, back on topic. One of my favorite temples is Yakcheonsa, on Jeju Island. It's only about 20 years old, but it's a beautiful temple over-looking the sea. The views really are magnificent. |
Sounds like a bit of fuzzy logic to me about Seokguram, especially when the name is called a hermitage and there is a hermitage beside the grotto. "shrugs"
And I don't know how big of a question me not going to Bulguksa is. I said "I know that Bulguksa and Haeinsa were two of the temples I wanted to see before I left." Implying, that I had been to Bulguksa because it's in the past tense. I've been to Bulguksa and Seokguram on multiple occasions.
Again, like you, back to the topic. I've never been to Yakcheonsa, but it sounds like I'll be adding it to the list based on your description. Thanks for the tip. |
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Gaegeum2003
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| Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2011 12:01 am Post subject: |
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| nukeday wrote: |
any recs in the seoul area? i've been to doseonsa, hwagyesa, mangwolsa, bongeunsa, and of course jogyesa. some other smaller, less impressive ones too. the one on umyeonsan comes to mind. i cant remember the name.
not really interested in traveling more than a couple hours for a temple though. |
Hey Nukeday,
I'm not too familiar with the Seoul area, but if you don't think the Daejeon area isn't too far, I would highly recommend making your way to Gongju and visit Magoksa. It's a gorgeous temple
Hope that helps |
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