Tag: “Buddhist”

9 places found.

  1. Hua Zang Si

  2. Sanjusangen-do

    Although the official name is "Rengeo-in" (Temple of the Lotus King), this temple is better known as "Sanjusangen-do," or the "Hall of 33 Spaces (between pillars)," which refers to the architecture of this temple. Built by Taira no Kiyamori on behalf of the retired emperor Go-Shirakawa in 1164, this hall houses 1001 magnificent Kannon statues carved out of Japanese cypress.

  3. Beomeo Temple (Beomeosa)

    This Buddhist temple located in Busan, South Korea, was originally constructed in 678. The temple has been fully restored and is a beautiful place to visit.

  4. Haein Temple (Haeinsa)

    Located about an hour outside of Daegu, the Haein Temple was founded in 802. It is one of the most beautiful Buddhist temples in Korea, and is known for housing the Tripitaka Koreana, over 80,000 wooden blocks carved with Buddhist scriptures, dating from the 11th century.

  5. Bulguk Temple (Bulguksa)

    The Bulguk Temple (Bulguksa) is a Buddhist temple which was founded in 528AD, although it suffered much damage over the centuries during various wars and occupations. Restoration of the temple was completed in the 1970s, and it is one of the most beautiful - and most popular - temples to visit in South Korea.

  6. Gatbawi

    One of the most well known attractions on Mt. Palgong (Palgongsan) is Gatbawi: a giant stone Buddha atop one of the peaks, with a large stone “hat” on his head.

  7. Bodnath Buddhist Temple

    Eyes of Stupa at Bodnath, Kathmandu Nepal

  8. Pagye Temple (Pagyesa)

    Pagye Temple (Pagyesa) is located just north of Daegu on Palgong Mountain (Palgongsan). This Buddhist temple was founded in 804AD, although all of the structures on site have been reconstructed numerous times over the years.

  9. Donghwa Temple (Donghwasa)

    This Buddhist temple, located on Palgong Mountain (Palgongsan), just north of Daegu, was founded in 493AD.

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