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Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 32Photo Credit: Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaTripitaka Koreana Woodblocks of Haeinsa Temple(Hapcheon, Gyeongsangnam-do)🏯 1. The Scriptures Carved in FaithDeep in the mountains of Hapcheon, within the serene halls of Haeinsa Temple, rest over 80,000 wooden printing blocks known as the Tripitaka Koreana, or Palman Daejanggyeong — literally “Eighty..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 31Photo Credit: Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaCheomseongdae Observatory(Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do)🏯 1. The Oldest Observatory in the EastRising quietly over the plains of Gyeongju stands Cheomseongdae, the oldest surviving astronomical observatory in Asia and one of the most iconic landmarks of ancient Korea.Built during the reign of Queen Seond..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 28Photo Credit: Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaGilt-bronze Standing Medicine Buddha of Baengnyulsa Temple(Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do)🏯 1. The Buddha Who Heals with LightOn the serene grounds of Baengnyulsa Temple in Gyeongju stands the Gilt-bronze Standing Medicine Buddha (Bhaisajyaguru), a luminous figure of healing and hope.Created in the Unifie..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 27Photo Credit: Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaGilt-bronze Amitabha Buddha Statue of Bulguksa Temple(Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do)🏯 1. The Buddha of Infinite Light and CompassionWithin the tranquil halls of Bulguksa Temple, facing east toward the morning sun, sits the Gilt-bronze Amitabha Buddha Statue — a radiant symbol of mercy and enlightenment.C..

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 ..

Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 23Photo Credit: Cultural Heritage Administration of Korea Cheongungyo and Baegungyo Bridges of Bulguksa Temple(Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do)🏯 1. Bridges of Heaven and CloudsAt the entrance to Bulguksa Temple stand two graceful stone stairways — Cheongungyo (Blue Cloud Bridge) and Baegungyo (White Cloud Bridge).These are not ordinary steps; they are symbolic p..

🌉 Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 22Photo Credit: Cultural Heritage Administration of Korea Lotus Bridge and Chilbo Bridge of Bulguksa Temple, Gyeongju(경주 불국사 연화교 및 칠보교 · 慶州 佛國寺 蓮花橋 및 七寶橋)📖 1. History and DescriptionThe Lotus Bridge (Yeonhwagyo) and Chilbo Bridge (Chilbogyo) of Bulguksa Temple, located in Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, are designated together as National Treasure No. 22 of ..

🪨 Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 21Photo Credit: Cultural Heritage Administration of Korea Seokgatap Pagoda of Bulguksa Temple, Gyeongju(경주 불국사 삼층석탑 · 慶州 佛國寺 三層石塔)📖 1. History and DescriptionThe Seokgatap Pagoda of Bulguksa Temple, located in Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, is designated as National Treasure No. 21 of Korea.Built in the 8th century during the Unified Silla period, this pago..

🏯 Stories of Korea’s National Treasures 20Photo Credit: Cultural Heritage Administration of KoreaDabotap Pagoda of Bulguksa Temple, Gyeongju(경주 불국사 다보탑 · 慶州 佛國寺 多寶塔)📖 1. History and DescriptionThe Dabotap Pagoda of Bulguksa Temple, located in Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, is designated as National Treasure No. 20 of Korea.Constructed in the 8th century during the Unified Silla period, this pagod..