Palace for Arhats, Nahan-Jeon in Keumsan-sa Temple, Korea.
When Buddha attained the real truth, there were Buddha’s disciples. In Buddhism they were called as the Arhats. In this perspective, the 12 Apostles in Christianity were very similar to the Arhats in Buddhism.
I had already posted the meaning of the Arhats before, but here I’d like to introduce you the praying place for those Arhats. Nahan is the translation of Arhat in Korean language.
So the name of the building is ‘Nahan-Jeon’.
At first, the calligraphy on Nahan-Jeon is so artful. The writing style of Nahan-Jeon front board is quite different from that of other temples.
And patterns of the doors were so wonderful. It’s design and the skill made estimate that those patterns were the representative in Choson Dynasty.
It was permitted to photography inside of this Nahan-Jeon.
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The important figures were displayed on the altar. And there were hundreds of Bodhisattvas behind of Arhats.
All figures were smiling, but the expressions of the face were slightly different each other.
It seems that the signal of the realization in the smile.
Fantastic.....
Es fascinante como existe una relación entre el Budismo y el Cristiansmo.
Así como Buda tenía seguidores que luego fueron sus apostoles, Cristo tenía sus discípulos que luego se convirtieron en sus Apóstoles y embajadores por el mundo de sus enseñanzas.
Gracias por compartir con nosotros tus conocimientos y estas hermosas fotos.
Me encantaría conocer mas de esta cultura.
It is fascinating how there is a relationship between Buddhism and Christianity.
Just as Buddha had followers who were then his apostles, Christ had his disciples who then became his apostles and ambassadors for the world of his teachings.
Thanks for sharing with us your knowledge and these beautiful photos. I would love to learn more about this culture.
@slowwalker, Another great vision I see from Nahan-Jeon in Keumsan-sa Temple. There are some traditional writing style on the wall. Also pretty impressive wall patterns there. I every time told you that, I'm wondering and happiness to see their architectural roof and door designs. Especially patterns of the doors amazing and gorgeous.
Congrats and better news to us for seeing fabulous creativity. Also so many Bodhisattvas figures inside the temple with various characteristic expressions. Absolutely brilliant photography collection you uploaded and I can get massive idea from it. Triple gem bless you.
@slowwalker,
A lot of statues and I think this building is well secured from all invasions! Otherwise it's hard to see those statues in this way!
I feel your articles are a great archaeological reference for all Korean students! Thanks for sharing!
Cheers~
the design just looks like an African fabric design I know here in Ghana.Always beautiful temple for the Lord.Happy weekend @slowwalker
it's so beautiful look like very peacefull place i'm also traveling now Philippines i would like to visit some day ....
It's always been my dream to be able to visit these temples. I really like the oriental culture, I find that rather fascinating.
Good post, thanks for sharing these photos!
oh wow beautiful. Thats is amazing experience
Thats amazing! All these little figures will keep the story always alive. Very beautiful art and work.
Amazing views and beautyfull picture