Bulguksa
Korean name
Hangul:	불국사
Hanja:	佛國寺
Revised Romanization:	Bulguksa
McCune-Reischauer:	Pulguksa

Bulguksa is a Buddhist temple in the North Gyeongsang province in South Korea. Bulguksa Temple in South Korea; photographed myself. ... The Korean language (한국어 or 조선어, see below) is the official language of both North and South Korea. ... Hangul is the native alphabet used to write the Korean language, as opposed to the hanja system borrowed from China. ... Hanja, or hanmun, sometimes translated as Sino-Korean characters, are what Chinese characters (hanzi) are called in Korean. ... The Revised Romanization of Korean is the official Korean language romanization system in South Korea. ... McCune-Reischauer romanization is one of the two most widely used Korean language romanization systems, along with the Revised Romanization of Korean, which replaced (a modified) McCune-Reischauer as the official romanization system in South Korea in 2000. ... The term Buddha is a word in ancient Indian languages including Pāli and Sanskrit which means one who has awakened. It is derived from the verbal root budh, meaning to awaken or to be enlightened, and to comprehend. It is written in Devanagari script as Hindi: and pronounced as... North Gyeongsang is a province in eastern South Korea. ...

The temple was originally built in 528 but later abandoned. It was rebuilt in 751 under Gim Daeseong to pacify the spirits of his parents. The rebuilding was only completed in 774 when the temple received its current name Bulguksa. The temple was renovated during the Goryeo Dynasty and the early Joseon Dynasty. During the Japanese invasions between 1592 and 1598, the wooden buildings were burned to the ground. After 1604 reconstruction of Bulguksa started, followed by about 40 renovations until 1805. As with many monasteries, it fell apart during the 19th century due to Korea's repression of Buddhism. It attracted Japanese scholars' attention, and the Government General of Chosen conducted a major restoration in 1924. After World War II, it was again left neglected for two decades. A partial restoration was conducted in 1966, and by the formal restoration between between 1969 and 1973 under President Park Chung Hee, Bulguksa was restored to its current form. Events February 13 - Justinian appoints a commission (including the jurist Tribonian) to codify all imperial laws that were still in force from Hadrian to the current date. ... Events Pippin the Short is elected as king of the Franks by the Frankish nobility, marking the end of the Merovingian and beginning of the Carolingian dynasty. ... Gim Daeseong (700-774) was a chief minister of Silla during the reign of King Seongdeok in the Unified Silla period. ... Events Charlemagne conquers the kingdom of the Lombards, and takes title King of the Lombards. ... The Goryeo kingdom ruled Korea from the fall of Silla in 935 until the founding of Joseon in 1392. ... The Joseon Dynasty (also Chosŏn, Hangul: 조선왕조, Hanja: 朝鮮王朝) was the final ruling dynasty of Korea, lasting from 1392 until 1910. ... The Seven-Year War was the conflict from 1592 to 1598 on the Korean peninsula, following two successive Japanese invasions of Korea. ... Events January 30 - The death of Pope Innocent IX during the previous year had left the Papal throne vacant. ... Events January 7 - Boris Godunov seizes the throne of Russia following the death of his brother-in-law, Tsar Feodor I. April 13 - Edict of Nantes - Henry IV of France grants French Huguenots equal rights with Catholics. ... Events January 14 – Hampton Court conference with James I of England, the Anglican bishops and representatives of Puritans September 20 – Capture of Ostend by Spanish forces under Ambrosio Spinola after a three year siege. ... 1805 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... During the period between 1910 and 1948 there were various Governors of Korea. ... Combatants Allied Powers Axis Powers Commanders {{{commander1}}} {{{commander2}}} Strength {{{strength1}}} {{{strength2}}} Casualties 17 million military deaths 7 million military deaths World War II, also known as the Second World War, was a mid-20th century conflict that engulfed much of the globe and is accepted as the largest and deadliest... 1969 (MCMLXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday For other uses, see Number 1969. ... 1973 (MCMLXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday. ... This article is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ...

The temple is considered as a masterpiece of the golden age of Buddhist art in the Silla kingdom. Bulguksa is sometimes referred to as the Temple of the Buddha Land. It is home to many national treasures. Silla (also denoted as Shilla) was one of the three kingdoms of ancient Korea. ...

Cheongungyo (Blue Cloud Bridge) and Baegungyo (White Cloud Bridge)

The entrance to the temple, Sokgyemun, has a double-sectioned staircase and bridge (National Treasure No. 23) that leads to the inside of the temple compound. The stairway is 33 steps high, corresponding to the 33 steps to enlightenment. The lower portion, Cheongungyo (Blue Cloud Bridge) is 6.3 meters long and has 17 steps. The upper portion, Baegungyo (White Cloud Bridge) is 5.4 meters and has 16 steps. The stairway leads to Jahamun (Mauve Mist Gate). ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (2592x1944, 1368 KB) Summary Image created by Amy Elise Keel (User:Kewp) on September 19 , 2005. ... ImageMetadata File history File links Download high resolution version (2592x1944, 1368 KB) Summary Image created by Amy Elise Keel (User:Kewp) on September 19 , 2005. ... The Buddha statue at Seokguram Grotto, the 24th Korean national treasure. ...

There are two pagodas on the temple site, which is unusual. The three-story Seokgatap (Sakyamuni Pagoda) which stands at 8.2 meters is a traditional Korean-style stone pagoda with simple lines and minimal detailing. Seokgatap is over 13 centuries old. Dabotap (Many Treasure Pagoda) is 10.4 meters tall and dedicated to dedicated to the Many Treasures Buddha mentioned in the Lotus Sutra. In contrast to Seokgatap, Dabotap is known for its highly ornate structure. Its image is reproduced on the South Korean 10 won coin. Dabotap and Seokgatap are Korean National Treasures nos. 20 and 21, respectively. A pagoda at Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia A pagoda is the general term in the English language for a tiered tower with multiple eaves common in China, Japan, Korea, and other parts of Asia. ... Standing Buddha, ancient region of Gandhara, northern Pakistan, 1st century CE. Gautama Buddha was a South Asian spiritual leader who lived between approximately 563 BCE and 483 BCE. Born Siddhartha Gautama in Sanskrit, a name meaning descendant of Gotama whose aims are achieved/who is efficacious in achieving aims, he... A stone image of the Buddha. ... The Lotus Sutra or Sutra on the White Lotus of the Sublime Dharma (Sanskrit: Saddharmapundarīka-sūtra; 妙法蓮華經 Cn: Miàofǎ Liánhuā Jīng; Jp: Myōhō Renge Kyō) is one of the most popular and influential Mahāyāna sutras in East Asia and the basis on which the Tiantai and Nichiren sects of Buddhism... The won is the currency of South Korea, introduced on June 9, 1962, and the sole legal tender since March 22, 1975. ... The Buddha statue at Seokguram Grotto, the 24th Korean national treasure. ...

Seokgatap at Bulguksa

The terrestrial and the two celestial abodes are manifested in Bulguksa: the terrestrial with a Shakyamuni Buddha Lotus Sutra, the celestial with Amitabha Buddha Avatamska Sutra. The large temple site is centred around two courts. One of the courts is centred on Daeungjeon, the hall which houses the Shakyamuni Buddha. The other is centred on Geungnakjeon, the hall of paradise where the Seven Treasure Bridge Chilbogyo is housed. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1944x2592, 2939 KB) Summary Photo taken by Amy Elise Keel (User:Kewp) on September 18, 2005 Licensing File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1944x2592, 2939 KB) Summary Photo taken by Amy Elise Keel (User:Kewp) on September 18, 2005 Licensing File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Standing Buddha, ancient region of Gandhara, northern Pakistan, 1st century CE. Gautama Buddha was a South Asian spiritual leader who lived between approximately 563 BCE and 483 BCE. Born Siddhartha Gautama in Sanskrit, a name meaning descendant of Gotama whose aims are achieved/who is efficacious in achieving aims, he... The Big Buddha or Daibatsu in Kamakura, an image of Amitabha Amitābha or Amida (阿彌陀佛 Ch. ...

In 1995 Bulguksa was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list together with the Seokguram Grotto. 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... UNESCO logo The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, commonly known as UNESCO, is a specialized agency of the United Nations system established in 1945. ... Elabana Falls is in Lamington National Park, part of the Central Eastern Rainforest Reserves World Heritage site in Queensland, Australia. ... The Seokguram Grotto is a hermitage of the Bulguksa temple and lies east of the temple on Mt. ...

See also

• List of Buddhist topics
• List of Korea-related topics
• List of temples

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