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Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 35Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaFour Lion Three-story Stone Pagoda of Hwaeomsa Temple(Gurye, Jeollanam-do)🏯 1. The Pagoda Guarded by LionsAt the sacred grounds of Hwaeomsa Temple in Gurye stands one of Korea’s most unique pagodas — the Four Lion Three-story Stone Pagoda, a breathtaking harmony of symbolism and sculpture from the Un..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 26Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaGilt-bronze Vairocana Buddha Statue of Bulguksa Temple(Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do)🏯 1. The Buddha of Cosmic LightInside the main hall of Bulguksa Temple sits the Gilt-bronze Vairocana Buddha Statue, a magnificent embodiment of light, wisdom, and the boundless compassion of the universe.Created during..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 24Photo Credit : Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaSeokguram Grotto(Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do)🏯 1. A Stone Temple Born from DevotionHigh on the slopes of Mount Toham in Gyeongju stands Seokguram Grotto, a masterpiece of spiritual architecture and one of the crowning achievements of the Unified Silla period. Built in the 8th century during the reign ..