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Kyungju used to be the Capital of Shilla dynasty where the Buddhism florished. Despite the long lost dynasty, the temples and beauty of the Shilla remains here.
The view from the top of the mountain temple where one of the largest stone sculpture of Buddha remains is spectaculus!
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One of the world's largest Buddha statue
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Temple Entrance
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Entrance to any Buddhist temple, there are four statue of the keepers of underworld. They warn us, before we enter, not to live a life of bad deeds.
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Inside the worshipping area of temple. There are many golden statues and beautiful designs inside.
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Inside a rich temple
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A temple up in the mountains. The worshipping areas are located inside the naturally formed caves in the mountain.
The Buddha is carved on the naturally formed stone mountain. It is steep area, but the climb is worthwhile...
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Bulguksa is considered one of the most beautiful Buddhist temple.
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Its two beautiful Pagodas are the price of the temple. There is a sad story behind them.
The story goes...an artist was called to build the second pagoda after the first one. He went, promising her that when the pagoda is finished, she will see him where the shadow of pagoda touches. When the construction was over, she went to meet him at the shadow, but he was no where in sight.
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Fearing his death, she killed herself by jumping into the pond. He came later, after being detained by the commisioner. Knowing his wife's fate, he also killed himself.
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The Kings and Queens of Shilla dynasty was buries inside a huge mound of earth, almost like the pharaohs of Egypt. Many beautiful artifacts were found when these tombs were excavated.
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