South Korea's centuries-old Gounsa temple is left in ruins following unprecedented wildfires
Uprecedented wildfires ripping through South Korea's southern regions have destroyed large parts of an ancient Buddhist ...
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The most beautiful national parks in South Korea to get lost in nature and history
Even today, you can appreciate Korean religious art with the subdued Palsangjeon pagoda, with its five perfectly symmetrical levels and the colossal 25-metre-high golden Buddha. Lying between the ...
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How South Korea is emerging as an alternative destination for cherry blossoms
The end of South Korea’s long, frigid winter is announced ... Gakwonsa Temple, with its 15-metre-high Buddha statue, is a popular destination during cherry blossom season. Half-a-mile wide ...
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From S. Korea to India, devotees mark the birthday of Buddha with lanterns and prayers
A devotee knelt and gently touched his head on the dome of the Boudhanath Stupa, an iconic Buddhist monument in Kathmandu, as a mark of reverence on Thursday, which marks the birth of Buddha.