Several days ago there was a chance to look around the temples in Seoul.
Even though I have lived in Seoul for more than 40 years, I don’t know very well about the appearance of my city.
I had tried to travel far away, but I didn’t try to look around my near place.
I think you may have same experience like me.
He is foreigner who realize me that there are so many amazing place in Seoul.
I could look around several temples in Seoul with his guide.
He was a specialist in Buddhism. He had travelled so many countries to find out himself.
Naturally he had travelled India and Nepal to search for the roots of Buddhism.
We had visited several temples in Seoul with his explanation.
Among them, I’d like to introduce you 2 reliefs of Buddha. All of them were listed in the National treasury.
The first relief was located near the Korea University in northern part of Seoul city.
It was Bota-sa where I’d like to introduce you in this posting.
Actually I had studied in the Korea University for more than 15 years, and I had had a close relationship with the guys studying together until now
But I didn’t notice there was a National treasury at such a close distance from the University.
It was said that this temple was built in at the age of Goryeo dynasty.
The temple Bota-sa was small, calm and peaceful like an oasis in the city.
Best of all was it looked like a hidden temple.
You can take a rest in the temple when you are tired and exhausted.
The relief seemed to have been carved in more than 700 thousand years ago.
There was no record on the creation of this relief, but according to the scholars this kind of carving style was popular at the late time of Goryeo Kingdom and the early Choson dynasty.
There were a few people to see the relief when we dropped by.
It’s size was about 4M high.
The most impressive thing was it’s face was very well balanced.
It meat the relief looked handsome.
It’s face was not similar to the ordinary relief Buddha comparing to other Buddha statue
Below was the Buddha statue in Goryeo Kingdom I photoed in Daejeon city.
It was well carved and it’s slight smile made me comfortable.
After finishing excursion, I heard there was another national treasury in that temple.
It is said that the gold painted bronze sitting Buddha statue.
I was sorry, but it's not bad. I have another reason to come by Bota-sa once again.
2018, 08, June.
wish i were there
Yes, it was a really nice place
Gran post
Thank you
It's my dream to visit Seoul someday!! Lucky to have found a Steemian who lives there, I somehow felt close to my dream! hahaha. such a beautiful temple, hope i could visit soon
I wish your dream come true sooner
the photography is awesome. and dear here in my country here are some of the classic budhist stupa and some archeological sights of budhist so whenever i find some time i will share pictures of that with you. @slowwalker
Pray for me i am a bit ill and i will share those picture soon
;))
It sounds like a temple that you can sit and get "resteemed" :-)
Thank you
The Buddha statue is very nice and I love all the colors used there. There is nothing better than meditating in a hidden ancient temple peacefully. Sometimes we live in a place for years, but we dont take the time to look around, because we think we know everything already. This was worth the discovery :)
@slowwalker have you been to Lumbini in Nepal? When I was there on mission (national tourism planning) , it had extraordinary energy. So much so, I will never forget. I must also thank you for your support. I really appreciate what you have done.
Maybe you know Seoul city more than me haha
Some temples are located really close
So I usually visit there even I am not buddhist.
Reaally calm and peaceful
Awesome temple, and lovely colorful lamps in the midst of the wondrous nature. <3
Hoping to visit Korea someday soon! And see you there too @slowwalker. :) Have a blessed day ahead! :)
Thank you
Muy buenas fotografias y sobre todo excelente post :)
I always look at your good pictures and writings.
thanks~
Its really gorgeous here.
Nice picture !
I like to visit and study about Soul city's roots of Buddhism. In fact you showing us The temple Bota-sa is very relaxation location. Most impressive Rock Buddha statue here. It gives most inspiration.@slowwalker, Absolutely I'm glad to hear you're prefer to studied Buddhist religion and very close connection with Buddhists. Why am I glad coz I'm a perfect Theravada Buddhist in this platform. Lot of the Buddhism culture here in Sri Lanka.
No worries needed to tell sorry. All of Buddha statues around the world has some difference. But every statues given same spiritual mood to us. Thanks for given your experience.
Thank you for your comment.
I am glad to meet person who understand Buddhism in Steemit
great historical relic to visit. @slowwalker
Bhudda statue looks like got influence from China. The temple and statue are nice.
such an amazing location. Consider me jealous. :)
I think its a museum and has the history of so far.
Wow the pictures are awesome, it's almost like there! It's great to learn about cultures, you don't know when that knowledge is necessary
hahaha
Thank you for stopping by
a stunning temple
So beautiful place dear friend
Thank you
The statue is beautiful! @slowwalker Who will have made them? There are so many surprisingly inexplicable things that are in the world but nobody knows how they were created? or as? because a long time ago there were not the tools that exist now!
craftsman's capability seemed beyond our imagination
Yes, @slowwalker I had imagination and a great talent, to have created a great statue and with the proportions correstas and obtain that result! but unfortunately it remains a great mystery and like that statue so many things.
Hello slowwalker kah awak korea nyeh pijed hana kafot ke ile that hek takomen kah
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이런 동네에 조그마한 사찰도 그런데 .. 저런 곳은 훨 씬 더 맘이 편해질 것 같아보입니다..^^
너무 평화로움이 느껴집니다..^^
그렇지요
좋은 주말 보내세요^^
Korea is so beautiful. Traveling to Korea is my dream.
This is inspiring. Been there 2 years ago and loved it, amazing mix of ancient and modern culture and architecture. The Jogyesa temple felt so peaceful...and right in the middle of the city center, surrounded by buildings - unexpected :)
Thank you so much
as far as I know the roots of Buddhist people in India if not mistaken.
and in seoul very beautiful and comfortable life although i have never gone at least i have read books about seoulThe journey is incredible sir @Slowwarker ..
안녕하세요 @slowwalker. I love your pictures of the beautiful land of the morning calm. It makes me quite nostalgic and it makes me miss the Korean people. I lived in Korea for a few years as an English teacher - it was such a privilege to experience the Korean culture and to learn about your history. I have never met such a resilient people-group and the way the Koreans stand together for a common goal is quite impressive. I've had exposure to so many cultures and different people-groups, but the Koreans have a special place in my heart.
Keep up the good work of sharing your beautiful heritage and country with us here on steemit. I'm following you and reading and upvoting your posts, as it reminds me of such a beautiful chapter in my life. Thank you @slowwalker.
Thank you so much for your comment
I am gland to meet who understand Korean culture well.
I'd like to visit South Africa in some day
Good job, I loved the presentation, description and the unbeatable photos, THANKS for sharing!
Thanks for sharing!! thank you
It is surprising to see many foreigners in buddist temple in Seoul!
Cool pics
so magical place! Beautiful capture as always
wow... It's awesome.
Nice shot and so beautiful pics.
have good time.
It really looks like a relaxing place surrounded by a lot of natural beauty.
The buddha statue is perfectly carved ...
I wish I could visit seoul and meet you my brother ..
;))
Amazing photos and interesting color combination, I love it because I always remember the rainbow
Enjoy your travel
Greetings
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워커님 보팅에 더 힘이 납니다 ^^ ㅎㅎ
너무 감사합니다
I`m Korean too, and I really like this posting.
Especially, written in english is helpful for me to study english.
I wll come to your account to get many useful information and english expressions.
there is a lot of beautiful and historical place in korea. nice photo.
Thank you for an amazing interesting excursion. The statues look very majestic. Good luck to you and Love.