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Silleuk-sa "Yedamgol" (Old House), 283-3 Dangu-ri, Bungnae-myeon King Sejong's Tomb |
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(Thursday 25 November) [Day Three] Map of Silleuksa Resort, Yeoju-gun, Gyeonggi-do |
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(Thursday 25 November) [Day Three] A traditional lime-kiln, Silleuk-sa, Yeoju: Yeoju is one of the three best known Korean ceramic cities with Icheon and Gwangju. Korean ceramic culture had been long damaged after "Imjinwaeran" (Japanese invasion of Korea in 1592) because many Japanese lords commanded their soldiers to kidnap as many potters as possible in order to make ceramics in their dominions in Western Japan. In other words, Japanese ceramic culture tremendously owes to the traditional Korean ceramic culture. |
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(Thursday 25 November) [Day Three] Photo Session 1, Silleuk-sa, Yeoju |
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(Thursday 25 November) [Day Three] Photo Session 1, Silleuk-sa, Yeoju |
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(Thursday 25 November) [Day Three] Silleuk-sa Temple, 282 Cheonsong-ri, Bungnae-myeon, Yeoju-gun, Gyeonggi-do. Silleuk-sa Temple, also known as the Temple of Divine Maitreya, is located in Yeoju at the base of Mt. Bongmisan. This picturesque temple is said to have been built by Wonhyo, who was a great monk of the Silla Dynasty. The history of the temple is not firmly established yet much information was obtained through research. Silleuk-sa Temple was one of the major Buddhist monasteries in the late Koryo period. Many agree that Naong, and Yi-Saek, were two figures greatly dedicated to the temple. The death of both these men were extremely mysterious. Naong is said to have died peacefully while it is believed that Yi-Saek was poisoned to death. The many attractions of this temple include Buddhist shrines such as Geungakjeon Hall, Josadang Hall, Myeongbujeon Hall, and Siwangjeon Hall. Other famous treasures are: a multi story stone pagoda, a stone bell, and Daejanggakgibi (a famous monument). The temple was built next to the river unlike many main temples. The special circumstances of Silleuksa contributed to its designation as a National Tourist Resort in 1977. Go to: Silleuk-sa Temple (Korean). |
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(Thursday 25 November) [Day Three] Inside of the belfry and drum hall, Silleuk-sa Temple |
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(Thursday 25 November) [Day Three] The belfry and drum hall, Silleuk-sa Temple |
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(Thursday 25 November) [Day Three] "Myeongbujeon" (Hall of Hades), Silleuk-sa Temple. "Myeongbujeon" is where the the ceremonies for the repose of the souls of the dead take place. It is a shrine unique to Korean temples. |
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(Thursday 25 November) [Day Three] Interior of "Myeongbujeon" (Hall of Hades), Silleuk-sa Temple. At the center of Myeongbujeon, there is Jijangbosal, who is said to deliver creatures from the underworld. To his left and right, there are ten kings who passed judgements on people's fate, befitting their deeds of good and evil. |
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(Thursday 25 November) [Day Three] 500-year-old pine tree, Silleuk-sa Temple |
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(Thursday 25 November) [Day Three] "Josadang," Silleuk-sa Temple: "Josadang," a building that enshrines the portrait of important priests of a temple, is the oldest building in Sinreuksa Temple. It enshrines the portraits of Indian priest Jigong (?-1363), Priest Naong (1320-1376) and Priest Muhak (1327-1405). It exemplifies the style of the architecture of the early Joseon Period. |
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(Thursday 25 November) [Day Three] Interior of "Josadang," Silleuk-sa Temple |
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(Thursday 25 November) [Day Three] Stone steps to "Stone Bell at Sinreug-sa Temple" and "Stone Lamp at Sinreug-sa Temple." Silleuk-sa Temple. |
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(Thursday 25 November) [Day Three] "Stone Stupa of Silleuk-sa Bojejonja" (right): This is the sarina stupa, which enshrines the sarina and bones of a priest, in the shape of a bell: It enshrines the sarina of Priest Naong (1320-1376) who died at Sinreuk-sa. "Stone Lantern in front of Stele to Bojejonja in Silleuk-sa" (left): This is a lamp erected to brighten the sarina stupa for Priest Naong: According to Buddhism, one will reborn with purity when a lamp is lit in front of his or her sarina stupa: This lamp exemplifies the typical style of the lamp of the later Goryeo Period. Silleuk-sa Temple. |
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(Thursday 25 November) [Day Three] This is a stele that records the history connected with the sarira stupa for Na-ong and with Jindang, which enshrines his portrait. On its back are inscribed the names of his pupils and donors who participated in its erection. It exemplifies the style of the stone of the late Goryeo Period. Silleuk-sa Temple |
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(Thursday 25 November) [Day Three] "Geuknakbojeon" (Main Prayer Hall) of Silleuk-sa Temple: This building was rebuilt in 1678 and repaired in 1797: In "Geuknakbojeon" Hall are enshrined Amitabha, the ruler of the Elysian fields at the center, Kwaneummbosal Bodhisattva of Mercy who listens to the world and saves people at its left, and Jijangbosal Bodhisattva who guides the suffering souls to the Elysian fields. |
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(Thursday 25 November) [Day Three] Buddhist Sermon at "Geuknakbojeon" (Main Prayer Hall), Silleuk-sa Temple |
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(Thursday 25 November) [Day Three] Nine-Storied Stone Pagoda and "Geuknakbojeon" (Main Prayer Hall), Silleuk-sa Temple. Enshrined in this nine-storied pagoda are three Sarira (mineral pieces left in the ashes of the cremation of a Buddhist master) of Sakyamuni, which were brought from India by Priest Kosan on his pilgrimage to Buddhist holy sites. Probably the style of the pagoda originated in China where "nine" is supposed to be the best number. |
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(Thursday 25 November) [Day Three] Silleuk-sa Temple |
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(Thursday 25 November) [Day Three] "Geuknakbojeon" (Main Prayer Hall), Silleuk-sa Temple |
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(Thursday 25 November) [Day Three] Me in front of "Geuknakbojeon" (Main Prayer Hall), Silleuk-sa Temple. Photo by Margot Norris. |
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(Thursday 25 November) [Day Three] Piled stones for the dead following Buddhist tradtion, Silleuk-sa Temple |
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(Thursday 25 November) [Day Three] Emer Nolan, National University of Ireland, Maynooth, Ireland, in front of the belfry, Silleuk-sa Temple |
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(Thursday 25 November) [Day Three] The Upper stream of the Namhangang River, Silleuk-sa Temple |
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(Thursday 25 November) [Day Three] The foot of Mt. Bongmisan on the upper stream of the Namhangang River, Silleuk-sa Temple |
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(Thursday 25 November) [Day Three] "Monument to Silleuk-sa Daejanggak," Silleuk-sa Temple: This is a stele that records the history connected with Daejanggak: Two-storied Daejanggak was established by Yi Saek, a scholar in the late Goryeo Period for the repose of King Gongmin and his parents to print the Tripitaka which his pupils and keep it there. |
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(Thursday 25 November) [Day Three] "Monument to Silleuk-sa Daejanggak," Silleuk-sa Temple |
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(Thursday 25 November) [Day Three] Me at "Siwangjeon" Hall (Looking Around Hall) or "Moon River Hall," Silleuk-sa Temple |
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(Thursday 25 November) [Day Three] Me at "Siwangjeon" Hall or "Moon River Hall," Silleuk-sa Temple |
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(Thursday 25 November) [Day Three] Photo Session 2. "Siwangjeon" Hall or "Moon River Hall," Silleuk-sa Temple |
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(Thursday 25 November) [Day Three] Chong-Keon Kim, Korea University, Korea and Emer Nolan, National University of Ireland, Maynooth, Ireland at "Siwangjeon" Hall or "Moon River Hall," Silleuk-sa Temple |
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(Thursday 25 November) [Day Three] Prof. Kiheon Nam taking a photo of himself with his camera-attached mobile phone near "Siwangjeon" Hall or "Moon River Hall," Silleuk-sa Temple |
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(Thursday 25 November) [Day Three] Jon-Gil Yu, Korea and me near "Siwangjeon" Hall or "Moon River Hall," Silleuk-sa Temple |
| "Daemon" (large wooden gate) of "Yedamgol" (Old House), 283-3 Dangu-ri, Bungnae-myeon, Yeoju-gun, Gyeonggi-do: a traditional Korean restaurant (tel: 031-883-5979) | ||
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(Thursday 25 November) [Day Three] "Daemon" (large wooden gate) of "Yedamgol" (Old House), 283-3 Dangu-ri, Bungnae-myeon, Yeoju-gun, Gyeonggi-do: a traditional Korean restaurant (tel: 031-883-5979) |
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(Thursday 25 November) [Day Three] "Yedamgol" (Old House), Bungnae-myeon, Yeoju-gun, Gyeonggi-do |
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(Thursday 25 November) [Day Three] "Yedamgol" (Old House), Bungnae-myeon, Yeoju-gun, Gyeonggi-do |
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(Thursday 25 November) [Day Three] "Yedamgol" (Old House), Bungnae-myeon, Yeoju-gun, Gyeonggi-do |
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(Thursday 25 November) [Day Three] "Yedamgol" (Old House), Bungnae-myeon, Yeoju-gun, Gyeonggi-do |
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(Thursday 25 November) [Day Three] "Yedamgol" (Old House), Bungnae-myeon, Yeoju-gun, Gyeonggi-do |
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(Thursday 25 November) [Day Three] Bronze Statue of King Sejong the Great (r.1418-1450): Sejong was born in 1397, ascended the throne in 1418, and died in 1450 at the age of 54. Widely regarded as the most enlightened king in Korean history, Sejong is best known for his initiative to create Hangeul, the Korean alphabet (Hunminjeongeum, a detailed record and explanation of the creation and use of the alphabet, was included in UNESCO's "Memory of the World Register" in 1997). He also invented such scientific devices as a rain gauge, a celestial globe and a sundial, promoted the development of classical court music, and improved metal type printing techniques. He strongly defended Korea's territorial integrity by conquering northern tribes, constructing six frontier fortresses and subduing Japanese marauders on Tsushima Island. Sejong actively promoted learning and scholarship and had many valuable books published including Worincheongangjigok, poems praising the Buddha, Yongbieocheonga, an epic about the founding of the Joseon Kingdom, Nongsajikseol, a book about agricultural practices, Samganghaengsildo, a collection of stories teaching good morals, Paldojiriji, a geographical description of the eight provinces, Seokbosangjeol, a story about the life of the Buddha, and Uibangyuchwi, an encyclopedia of medicine. He emphasized the development of agriculture and was deeply concerned with the promotion of welfare of the people. |
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(Thursday 25 November) [Day Three] Tomb of King Sejong the Great and his wife, Queen Soheon, San 83-1, Wangdae-ri, Neungseo-myeon, Yeoju-gun, Gyeonggi-do (tel:031-885-3123; fax: 031-885-3125). He invented such scientific devices as a rain gauge, celestial globe and a sundial. This is a replica of Ganui, an astronomical instrument representative of the advanced astronomical studies achieved during the Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910). A kind of armillary sphere, it could be used to accurately determine altitude and azimuth as well as the length of days and nights. |
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(Thursday 25 November) [Day Three] "Hunminmun" Gate (Front Gate) to Tomb of King Sejong the Great and his wife, Queen Soheon |
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(Thursday 25 November) [Day Three] Red Gate with a spiked top (looking like the Japanese "Torii," the red gate to the Japanese shrine) to Tomb of King Sejong the Great and his wife, Queen Soheon |
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(Thursday 25 November) [Day Three] "Jeongjagak" (Á¤ÀÚ°¢; T-shaped Hall), Tomb of King Sejong the Great and his wife, Queen Soheon: "Jonggiagak" is so called because it is shaped like the Chinese letter "á¦ðó"(jeong) which very much like the "T" of the Roman alphabet. Memorial services are held here with the food offerings placed on the altar-table. |
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(Thursday 25 November) [Day Three] "Jeongjagak" (T-shaped Hall), Tomb of King Sejong the Great and his wife, Queen Soheon |
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(Thursday 25 November) [Day Three] "Yeongneung" Monument, Tomb of King Sejong the Great and his wife, Queen Soheon: The inscription on this stele explains that "Yeongneung," the tomb of King Sejong, was originally located in the compound of "Heonneung" (King Taejong's Tomb) in Gwangju (now "Naegok-dong," Seoul) and was moved here in 1469. Queen Soheon, Sejong's wife, is also buried here. The stele was erected in 1745. This stele house was also built at that time. |
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(Thursday 25 November) [Day Three] Tomb of King Sejong the Great and his wife, Queen Soheon |
