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Korean Temple Artwork

The Canopy - Datjib

Wed, 03/21/2012 - 12:50 — dostoevsky2181
The amazingly ornate red datjib inside the main hall at Haedong Yonggungsa Temple in Busan.

The Nimbus: Emanations of Wisdom and Authority

Wed, 03/14/2012 - 13:53 — dostoevsky2181

An extremely ornate body nimbus  around Birojana-bul
(The Buddha of Cosmic Light) at Buseoksa Temple. 
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The Bell Pavilion

Wed, 03/07/2012 - 17:36 — dostoevsky2181
One of the better examples of a two-storied bell pavilion is at Tongdosa Temple, which houses all four of the Buddhist instruments.
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Yin and Yang: The Supreme Ultimate

Wed, 02/29/2012 - 09:01 — dostoevsky2181
The Yin and Yang symbol found at Tongdosa Temple.


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The Hall of 1,000 Buddhas

Wed, 02/15/2012 - 09:10 — dostoevsky2181
The 1,000 bronze coloured Buddhas from Seokbulsa Temple in Busan.

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Korean Buddhist Temple Latticework

Wed, 02/08/2012 - 12:54 — dostoevsky2181
The wonderfully ornate Upright Diagonal Floral Grid latticework that adorns the doors of Guryongsa Temple in Bu
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The Korean Pagoda (Part 3)

Wed, 02/01/2012 - 14:17 — dostoevsky2181
The extremely ornate pagoda from Samgwangsa Temple in Busan.

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The Korean Pagoda (Part 2)

Wed, 01/25/2012 - 09:39 — dostoevsky2181
The ancient pagoda from Singyesa Temple in North Korea.

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The Korean Pagoda (Part 1)

Tue, 01/17/2012 - 19:13 — dostoevsky2181
The very famous Dabotap pagoda from Bulguksa Temple in Gyeongju.

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The Stupa – Budo (부도)

Wed, 01/11/2012 - 08:48 — dostoevsky2181
An extremely ornate budo from Haeinsa Temple.

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When you first enter a Korean temple or hermitage you might see a row of strangely designed stone markers that somewhat resemble headstones. These stupa, or “budo” in Korean, can also be found at the rear of a temple complex. So what exactly do they look like? Who are they for? And what is the meaning behind them?
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The Twelve Spirit Generals

Wed, 01/04/2012 - 09:07 — dostoevsky2181
An ornate stupa from Manbulsa Temple. In front are tiny red capped baby statues and statues of all Twelve Spirit Generals including the Monkey, Dragon, and Rat.

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Korean Buddhist Temple Fish-Shaped Wind Chimes

Sun, 12/25/2011 - 11:01 — dostoevsky2181
A fine example of a fish-shaped wind chime from Gakwonsa Temple.
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San shin – The Mountain god (산신)

Sun, 12/18/2011 - 09:45 — dostoevsky2181
A gorgeous representation of San shin from Songnimsa Temple in Daegu.

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Wonhyo and Uisang Temple Paintings

Sun, 12/11/2011 - 09:23 — dostoevsky2181
The famous pair of monks from Wonhyoam Hermitage in Yangsan, Gyeongsangnam-do. Uisang-daesa is on the left and his close friend Wonhyo-daesa to the right.
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The Seven Stars - Chilseong (칠성)

Sun, 12/04/2011 - 09:22 — dostoevsky2181
A look inside Bukgeukjeon Hall at Anyangam Hermitage that  houses the shaman deity The Seven Stars, Chilseong.

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