Bulguksa Temple

WOC, Taipei

12. Bulguksa Temple

Bulguksa is a head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism in the North Gyeongsang province in South Korea.

The temple is considered as a masterpiece of the golden age of Buddhist art in the Silla kingdom. It is currently the head temple of the 11th district of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism.

The entrance to the temple, Sokgyemun, has a double-sectioned staircase and bridge that leads to the inside of the temple compound. The stairway is 33 steps high, corresponding to the 33 steps to enlightenment.

There are two pagodas on the temple site.

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Comments

  1. Angie's RecipesMay 27, 2010 at 12:54 AM

    I wish I could visit it one day!

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  2. manglishMay 27, 2010 at 5:48 AM

    so oriental eh the design hahah...

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  3. CherylMay 27, 2010 at 7:02 AM

    What an impressive structure. So much beauty and detail in it.

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  4. khengsiongMay 27, 2010 at 8:39 AM

    This is the first time I learn about this temple...

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  5. SJB aka SUELYN J-B.May 27, 2010 at 11:47 AM

    33 steps high? wow.

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  6. இ Baŋäŋaz இMay 27, 2010 at 12:58 PM

    33 steps to enlightenment! Interesting. tQ.

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  7. mNhLMay 27, 2010 at 2:37 PM

    wow Wenn, there are so many to see in the WOC.

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  8. cre8toneMay 27, 2010 at 4:51 PM

    Cute!

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  9. Betty ManousosMay 28, 2010 at 2:20 AM

    It seems such a fascinating temple!
    B xx

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  10. TekkausMay 28, 2010 at 3:32 PM

    It looks super grand to me. :D

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  11. TekkausMay 28, 2010 at 3:33 PM

    Ouh so the steps are built to correspond to the 33 steps of enlightment? Wow..now only I know. :)

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