Puzzles of Dae Wung Jeon in Seon Am Sa Temple
In previous post relating to Seon Am Sa temple, I didn’t introduce Dae Wung Jeon hall.
Because there were something wrong in my laptop, the photos were disappeared during arrangement.
Today I could find the photos on Dae Wung Jeon hall in Seon Am Sa temple.
Dae Wung Jeon is the most important building in Buddhist temple, because it is build to serving for Shakyamuni Buddha, the founder of Buddhism.
In general Dae Wung Jeon in Seon Am Sa seemed to be influence strongly from Shilla Dynasty, even though it was recorded that this temple was built in Baek Jae dynasty.
In my view 2 pagodas in front of Dae Wung Jeon was typical Shilla dynasty style of Buddhist temple.
What made me impressive was the corner stones of the hall, the carved style of rounding made me estimate that Dae Wung Jeon might’ve been built before Goryeo Dynasty.
But according to the record this temple was rebuilt after the invasion from Japan 1592-1597. And this building was fired once more, and it was rebuilt in 1825 AD according to the record.
But interest this is if this temple had been built after the Japanese Invasion, there could not be the round cornerstones.
Anyway the decorations under the eaves were so beautiful.
There are too much enigmas in history.
@slowwalker,
Actually I have never seen this type of decoration before! It's pretty new thing to me and I can't remember I have seen this type of decoration under eaves can be found here in Sri Lanka! Coz most of historical places have stone basement and roofless (Due to wars)! Incredible photography and thanks for sharing such wonderful experience with us!
Cheers~
Dae Wung Jeon wow, that stone seems like a very strong pillar really, and to survive and last for such a long time is really mastery and am enigma, awesome shots really, I'm sorry about your laptop, have you fixed it?
Great Post.
Very beautiful photo. A very detailed effort illustrates the condition of Dae Wung Jeon hall in Seon Am Sa temple. Hard work that we deserve. Especially with the problem on your laptop and then you rediscover these beautiful photos. Overall you have taken pictures and in detail you aim at the foot of the pillars, pillars, ornaments and even you give a historical explanation. More value that makes us know more about Seon Am Sa.Thank you @slowwalker
Thank you steemit
Warm regard from Indonesia
very good
I have seen this temple in a lot of Korean drama's. great pictures. beautiful Country.
@slowwalker, Your introduction style awesome coz it gives us step by step. So we can get clear idea every features in temple. Dae Wung Jeon hall in Seon Am Sa temple interesting place with placed golden Shakyamuni Buddha statue. It's very important place I believe in temple. Corner stones carved perfect design. But I can't get bigger picture without close to it. Temple has beg behind story of oldest. However you caught awesome photo clicks and better explain.
I am always fascinated by the Beauty that you Bring to your Posts Everyday @slowwalker and I Still Learn Something New All The Time. Thank you
Amazing architecture.
It seems that time is powerless in front of real monuments of art.
Thank you for the interesting photos.
Every time you show us very amazing details
and bright features of Korean culture and architecture, @Slowwalker.
I'm starting to get to know the history of your amazing country.
Love that design.... I really appreciated those ages/centuries architecture!!!
This name Dae Wung I remember it about a story of tales Fox from korea In a movie title "Nine takes fox" this temple does it has historical relatiing to tales Fox?
awesome!!