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Architecture Tour of Busan
From: https://www.busan.go.kr/eng/bsnews01/1577867
The Busan International Architectural Culture Festival (BIACF) is hosting the Busan Architectural Tour every Saturday and Sunday from September 2 to November 26, 2023. The architectural tours in the first half of the year - a total 122 tours with 882 participants - have successfully been carried out.
The tour aims to promote Busan’s outstanding urban architecture to Korean and foreign tourists as well as local residents.
The guided tour will be provided in Korean and has four courses – ‘Architecture Tour in Centum City’, ‘Culture Belt’, ‘Old Town’ and ‘History and Tradition’. The newly introduced History and Tradition Architecture Tour of the Dongnae-gu area gained popularity last year.
Centum City Architecture Tour
Busan Museum of Art, BEXCO, Garden in Shinsegae Centum City Mall, Busan Cinema Center
Culture Belt Architecture Tour
Busan Cultural Center, UN Memorial Cemetery, National Memorial Museum of Forced Mobilization under Japanese Occupation, United Nations Peace Memorial Hall
Old Town Architecture Tour
Baeksan Memorial Hall, Busan Provincial Meteorological Administration, Bokbyeongsan Mountain Reservoir, Busan Cathedral of the Anglican Church of Korea, annex of the Busan Modern & Contemporary History Museum
History and Tradition Architecture Tour
Dongnae-eupseong Imjinwaeran Museum, Janggwan-cheong (Office of Military Affairs), Dongnae-bu Magistrate's Office, Dongnae-hyanggyo Local Confucian School, Site of Dongnae-eupseong Walled Town
The tour begins at 2:00 p.m. every Saturday and 10:00 a.m. every Sunday from March to June 2023 and takes about two hours and thirty minutes to complete. Online registration is required at http://www.biacf.org/ (Korean). The tour requires at least three attendees to register the day before the tour date.
The tour costs 5,000 won per person and souvenirs will be provided to participants.
Please contact BIACF at (051)744-7762 for group tours (more than 11 people).
Website: http://www.biacf.org/
The Busan International Architectural Culture Festival (BAF) is an open and public organization that has been hosting a variety of events since 2001, including international design competitions, academic conferences and lectures, workshops, exhibitions, events, and research service projects in order to seek out and implement further ways to develop the architecture and city environment of Busan with the participation of architects and interested citizens.
Additionally, the 2023 Busan International Architecture Festival (BIAF) takes place from September 20 to September 24 at BEXCO under the theme “Busan Style.” During the festival, the participants of the Centum City Architecture Tour can enjoy the exhibition of the 2023 BIAF as well.
The 18th Busan Fireworks Festival @ Gwanganli Beach
From http://www.bfo.or.kr/festival_Eng/info/01.asp?MENUDIV=1&Fcode=FIREWORKS
"Autumn night in Busan, colored with the light of the world"
The Busan International Fireworks Festival lighting up the night sky over Gwangalli Beach, Busan,
South Korea will celebrate its eighteenth anniversary. Starting to commemorate APEC South Korea 2005, this international event has been attracting more and more foreign visitors over the past years, and now it is one of the iconic festivals of Busan.
The festival presents a variety of programs, such as magnificent fireworks that you can see only in Busan, media facade harmonized with Gwangandaegyo Bridge lightings, multimedia shows combining spectacular fireworks, lightings, music and storytelling technique, and international fireworks teams. Gwangalli Beach is not the only place to enjoy the Busan International Fireworks Festival.
Spectacular fireworks also can be seen from Dongbaek-seom and Igi-dae. Autumn in Busan blooms with colorful lights! The whole world will be mesmerized with the fireworks that fill the night's sky.
6,000 paid seats will be installed at the venue along with invitation-only seats. There will be two types of paid seats (‘R’ and ‘S’) for the fireworks show. 1,000 ‘R’ seats come with a chair at a table and 5,000 ‘S’ seats only come with a chair to sit on.
The ticket sales will be available online on the YES24’s website at http://ticket.yes24.com starting on September 1st at 14:00. All branches of Busan Bank will sell ‘S’ seats tickets.
The ticket prices for an ‘R’ seat is 100,000 won, an ‘S’ seat is 70,000 won.
Proceeds from ticket sales are planned to be used for the expansion of the fireworks show and the convenience and safety of visitors attending the festival.
This year’s Busan Fireworks Festival takes place to wish for the 2030 World Expo in Busan. People can enjoy a multi-fireworks show and fireworks showcase from invited firework teams from abroad for about one hour.
For more information, please contact the Busan Culture & Tourism Organizing Committee at (051) 713-5035.
The ticketing website is offered in Korean and English and uses all major payment systems.
Website: http://www.bfo.or.kr/festival/info/03.asp?MENUDIV=3 (Korean)
http://ticket.yes24.com/Pages/English/Perf/FnPerfDeail.aspx?IdPerf=46927
Magic Circus @ Spo1 Park, Geumjeong-gu
From: https://www.busan.go.kr/eng/bsnews01/1579072
Magic Show: Magic Circus
○ Period: Every Saturday and Sunday between September 2 and October 29, 2023
○ Show Times: Saturday and Sunday 13:00/15:00
Additional dates: (Fri) Sep. 29, (Tue) Oct. 3, (Mon) Oct. 9
○ Venue: Spo1 Park, Geumjeong-gu
○ Tickets: http://ticket.yes24.com/Perf/46680 (Korean)
○ For more info.: (051)626-7002
The Magic Circus is a permanent magic performance event for the first time in Korea and is hosted and organized by the Busan Metropolitan City and the Busan International Magic Festival Organizing Committee.
The magic show will take place every Saturday and Sunday between September 2 and October 29, 2023 at the Spo1 Park. It will be a magical family-oriented event enjoyable for both children and adults.
There is a booth to make and learn about various magic tools and a trick art photo zone.
(Website: https://www.hibimf.org/)
KOTESOL National Conference @ Kangnam University (Yongin)
From: https://koreatesol.org/nc2023
Call for Presentations
Multicultural Celebration: Relations, Research, Reflectionswith a Kids Cafe
- Date: Saturday, November 11, 2023
- Location: Kangnam University, South Korea - Map: Google Maps KR
- When: Saturday, November 11, 2023
- Where: Kangnam University, Yongin, Korea
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Proposal: submission form
- Submission due date: September 24th, 2023
This conference aims to bring together educators and researchers from a range of backgrounds to discuss the current status of multicultural education in Korea and its potential for English language teaching and learning. Participants will have the opportunity to present their work, exchange ideas, and collaborate on strategies to create a more inclusive and welcoming learning environment.
We hope that the 2023 National Conference will provide a forum for educators to share their ideas, innovations, experience, action research, and major research findings. Furthermore, we plan to organize a junior program for conference attendees’ children and other young multicultural learners.
Follow the Links for More Info:
Featured Speakers:
Meet The Speakers:
Kid Cafe:
- Meet, Greet and Missions
- Projects
- Games
- Puzzles
- Blocks
- Songs
- Books
- Show and Tell
- Are you a (potential) presenter with questions? 2023kotesolnc(at)gmail.com
- Are you an attendee with questions? 2023kotesolnc(at)gmail.com
- Are you curious about the Youth Program? rhett(at)burtonenglishschool.com
Korean classes in October!
Busan's Korean Language Institute For Foreigners (KLIFF) is offering classes for everyone. Make a change by learning Korean this season. The teachers at KLIFF can help!
Think it takes a year to speak Korean well? Think again! In just a month we can get you speaking with the locals!
KLIFF is located in two convenient locations: PNU and Haeundae.
We have as many as 9 levels of Korean ability for you to choose from. We also offer special lectures targeted toward the Korean proficiency test.
We're open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and available Sunday, too!
Questions or need directions? Feel free to call us any time at 010-9108-6594, or email to [email protected]. You can also check us out at www.kliff.co.kr.
See the map below to our PNU location, call or see our website for Haeundae classes.
Busan's Korean Language Institute For Foreigners (KLIFF) is offering classes for everyone. Make a change by learning Korean this season. The teachers at KLIFF can help!
Think it takes a year to speak Korean well? Think again! In just a month we can get you speaking with the locals!
KLIFF is located in two convenient locations: PNU and Haeundae.
We have as many as 9 levels of Korean ability for you to choose from. We also offer special lectures targeted toward the Korean proficiency test.
We're open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and available Sunday, too!
Questions or need directions? Feel free to call us any time at 010-9108-6594, or email to [email protected]. You can also check us out at www.kliff.co.kr.
See the map below to our PNU location, call or see our website for Haeundae classes.
The most common questions Koreans ask foreigners (and how to answer them)
I compiled a list of the most common questions that I've been asked as a Korean learner, and then met up with "A Piece of Korean" (한국어 한 조각) to get their ideas as well. Here are the most common questions that Korean learners get asked on a regular basis, along with a few ways that you can answer these questions.
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Living History – Frank Concilus (Peace Corp Volunteer – 1966)
One of the great things about running a website about Korean Buddhist temples is that you get to meet a lot of amazing people. And a lot of these amazing people have varying backgrounds, interests, and insights. Rather amazingly, some of these people first visited Korea in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. Here is Frank’s story:
Q1: Where are you originally from? Introduce yourself a little.
A: I’m originally from Pittsburgh but after college I joined the Peace Corps and came to Korea in 1966
Q2: When and why did you first come to Korea?
A: 1966 Peace Corps
Q3: When you first came to Korea what city did you live? Did you subsequently move around?
A: Busan for less than a year. Was medically returned to States.
Q4: What was the first temple you visited in Korea?
A: My Korean family took me to see Tongdosa [Temple] and Beomeosa [Temple]. They were devout Christians but wanted me to see the temples.
Frank Concilus at Pusan Boys High School in the Peace Corp in 1966. (Picture courtesy of Frank Concilus). Frank with his Korean family at Haeundae Beach in 1966, as well. (Picture courtesy of Frank Concilus).Q5: What drew your interest to Korean Buddhist temples? (Buddhism, architecture, art, history, etc)
A: We had at least 2 books about Buddhism in our Peace Corps foot locker that, along with the temple visits, made me very curious about Buddhism.
Q6: What is your favourite temple? Why?
A: I like many of the temples a lot, but perhaps Haeinsa [Temple] is my favorite. When I came back to Korea in 1971 on a visa trip from Tokyo (to begin teaching at Sophia University’s International Division), I took a bus to Haeinsa [Temple] and amazingly was permitted to join some monks for several days of their Winter Retreat. A monk invited me to climb up to a hermitage and introduced me to Songchol [Seongcheol] Sunim. I didn’t know who he was, but I had a chance to talk with him about meditation for at least 40 minutes. I later discovered what an honor that had been.
Q7: What temple or hermitage has changed the most from when you were first got here? What has changed about it?
A: We had a Peace Corps conference in 1966 in Kyongju [Gyeongju] and visited Bulguksa [Temple], which at that time had not be greatly restored. It was beautifully restored in the late 60s and early 70s.
Q8: What was the most difficult temple to get to? How did you get there?
A: In 1970, I asked about meditation at Jogyesa [Temple] and a kind monk wrote down a Seon master’s name and his temple outside of Incheon. I had to take buses into the countryside but found Yonghwasa [Temple] and met Jeongang Sunim, one of the great 20th century masters. I stayed there at the temple for about a week. I was so lucky to have met two of the greatest Korean Seon masters.
Q9: Did you remain in Korea or did you return home?
A: I have lived mostly in Korea since Peace Corps days but have also taught in Japan for a number of years.
A poster for Beomeosa Temple [Pomo-sa] in Geumjeong-gu, Busan from 1970. (Picture courtesy of the “2023 Special Exhibition from Gifts Donated by Gary Mintier” at the Busan Museum).—Dale's Korean Temple Adventures YouTube
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On Tuesday and Thursday at 11.45 to 12.45, I can be in the NPS building which is located close to the City Hall Subway (exit 2?), Busan.
There's a cafe on floor 1.
I am seeking a Korean person who wants to do 1 hour of English and Korean language exchange from now to late November.
I am an older man from NZ and live in Haeundae.
I can offer free talking in English. As for Korean, I am a beginner who would like to practise some simple conversation patterns.
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Use Korean Counters Without This Common Mistake | Korean FAQ
One of the most common mistakes when using Korean counters is overusing words. This includes overusing markers. It's a mistake that's so easy to make, but just as easy to fix. In this lesson I'll explain what the mistake is, and the simplest way that you can fix it in your sentences to never make it again.
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Very Experienced in Korea, Seeking Adult Position
UK native speaker with E2 visa and twenty years' experience in Korea seeking new position for later in 2023. I am looking for a new adult-related position.
Experience includes:
* Business English including email writing
* background in biomedical science and analytical chemistry (published author)
* have worked with Korean and UK armed forces
* high school experience
Looking for:
* ideally, an adult teaching position
* ideally in the Gyeongnam/Busan area (but flexible)
* ideally with a housing allowance (not provided housing)
Please note that I do not have experience teaching kindergarten.
Time frame: December to February
Please contact me with the contact form for more information.
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Art in English. Drawing sessions for kids 9-12
From October we are starting drawing session in English for kids. The mail objectives of there sessions are:
developing imagination, free way of thinking, improving planning, organizing and analyzing skills, learning various creative techniques, color, combinations
developing the ability to think, speak and listen in English.
Price: 60 000 won per session or 200 000 won for 4 sessions (in October).
https://naughtymusestudios.com/2/
Address: 부산광역시 해운대구 송정중앙로5번길 67 (송정동) 2층
Tel: 010-2456-9255 (en/kor)
010-5232-2873 (en/rus)
IMG_7292.jpgArt in English - drawing session for kids 7-8
From October we are starting drawing session in English for kids. The mail objectives of there sessions are:
developing imagination, free way of thinking, improving planning, organizing and analyzing skills, learning various creative techniques, color, combinations
developing the ability to think, speak and listen in English.
Price: 60 000 won per session or 200 000 won for 4 sessions (in October).
https://naughtymusestudios.com/2/
Address: 부산광역시 해운대구 송정중앙로5번길 67 (송정동) 2층
Tel: 010-2456-9255 (en/kor)
010-5232-2873 (en/rus)
IMG_7291.jpgGosansa Temple – 고산사 (Jecheon, Chungcheongbuk-do)
Gosansa Temple in Jecheon, Chungcheongbuk-do, which shouldn’t be confused with the number of temples throughout Korea with the same name, is located to the north of Mt. Darangsan (591.2 m). It’s believed by some that Gosansa Temple was first built in 879 A.D. by the famed monk Doseon-guksa (827-898 A.D.). However, there’s not a lot of concrete information to support this claim. Another claim, at least according to the “Gosansa Jungsugi,” which was written in 1920, states that Gosansa Temple was rebuilt in 1096 by Hyeso-guksa. However, and through archaelogical work conducted at the temple, tiles, earthenware, and porcelain pieces were collected. It was discovered that this collection of artifacts from Gosansa Temple dated back to the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). This puts in doubt the claim that the temple was built by Doseon-guksa and rebuilt during the early Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392).
Gosansa Temple was later rebuilt in 1653 by the monk Songgye after being destroyed during the Joseon Dynasty. More recently, and in 1920, the monk Hoam rebuilt Gosansa Temple. However, and during the Korean War (1950-53), most of Gosansa Temple was destroyed in 1950. Then in 1956, the monk Wolha rebuilt the Samseong-gak Hall and the monks’ dorms. In 1997, the Samseong-gak Hall was repaired, as was the Eungjin-jeon Hall in 1998. Since the Korean War, and because it’s the only large shrine hall that still remains on the temple grounds at Gosansa Temple, the historic Eungjin-jeon Hall acts as the main hall.
While Gosansa Temple doesn’t have a National Treasure of Korean Treasure, it does have a pair of Chungcheongbuk-do Tangible Cultural Property.
Temple LayoutYou first make your way up a steep mountain road to get to Gosansa Temple. When you finally do arrive at the temple parking lot, which is rather strangely placed, you’ll notice the Yosachae (monks’ dorms) off to your left. The grassy temple parking lot is situated between the Yosachae to your left; and up the neighbouring mountainside, you’ll find a pair of temple shrine halls (the only two at Gosansa Temple).
To your right, and up a set of stairs that partially climb the mountain, is the Samseong-gak Hall. You’ll notice this shaman shrine hall to your left and through a collection of lantern trestles. The exterior walls to the Samseong-gak Hall are adorned with a tiger mural and a Sinseon (Taoist Immortal) painting. Stepping inside the Samseong-gak Hall, you’ll find three shaman paintings on the main altar. The first of the three, and hanging in the centre, is dedicated to Chilseong (The Seven Stars). The Chilseong painting is rather simple as are the other paintings dedicated to Sanshin (The Mountain Spirit) and Dokseong (The Lonely Saint) that also take up residence inside the Samseong-gak Hall.
Heading back in the same direction you first came from, keep heading straight towards the slightly elevated Eungjin-jeon Hall. The Eungjin-jeon Hall is in a clearing and on a ridge on the mountain. The exterior walls are beautifully adorned with modern murals dedicated to the Nahan (The Historical Disciples of the Buddha). Stepping inside the Eungjin-jeon Hall, and rather unexpectedly, you’ll find a white, stone statue dedicated to Gwanseeum-bosal (The Bodhisattva of Compassion) on the main altar. The reason I say unexpected is because a statue of Seokgamoni-bul (The Historical Buddha) is traditionally housed inside a Eungjin-jeon Hall alongside Nahan statues. The statue dedicated to Gwanseeum-bosal on the main altar is wearing a large, white crown with black hair that flows down to her shoulders. It’s believed that this statue dates back to the late Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). Additionally, this statue is one of the two Chungcheongbuk-do Tangible Cultural Property at Gosansa Temple.
Joining the stone statue of Gwanseeum-bosal on the main altar are six stone statues dedicated to the Nahan. Originally, there were sixteen of these statues, but ten have since gone missing. All six statues are hooded with blue trim against the dominant white paint of the stone statues. The six statues are divided into two sets, three on either side of the main altar. These three statues are then backed by a beautiful modern mural of the Nahan. Like the main altar Gwanseeum-bosal statue, these stone statues of the Nahan date back to the late Joseon Dynasty. What makes these statues so unique is that they are made of stone instead of clay or plaster from this time period. This collection of stone Nahan statues is the other Chungcheongbuk-do Tangible Cultural Property at Gosansa Temple.
As for the rest of the interior of the Eungjin-jeon Hall, you’ll find a beautiful modern painting dedicated to Jijang-bosal (The Bodhisattva of the Afterlife), as well as an equally modern painting of a Shinjung Taenghwa (Guardian Mural).
How To Get ThereFrom the Jecheon Bus Station, you’ll need to take Bus #980. After 66 stops, or 1 hour and 15 minutes, you’ll need to get off at the “Shinhyun 2 ri stop.” From where the bus drops you off, you’ll need to walk 1.8 km, or 27 minutes, to get to Gosansa Temple. It should be noted that most of the 1.8 km will be a hike up a mountain and not so much a walk.
Overall Rating: 7/10There are only a couple of shrine halls at Gosansa Temple in Jecheon, Chungcheongbuk-do, but the obvious highlight is the artwork that adorns both the exterior and interior of this rather uniquely designated main hall. The exterior of the Eungjin-jeon Hall has beautiful modern paintings dedicated to the Nahan (The Historical Disciples of the Buddha), while the interior has an amazing collection of stone statues dedicated to the Nahan, as well as the main altar image of Gwanseeum-bosal. In addition to all this artwork, Gosansa Temple is beautifully situated up in the mountains with beautiful views of the valley below.
The Samseong-gak Hall at Gosansa Temple. The youthful-looking tiger that adorns one of the exterior walls of the Samseong-gak Hall. The mural dedicated to Sanshin (The Mountain Spirit) inside the Samseong-gak Hall. And the view from the shaman shrine hall. The rather peculiar main hall Eungjin-jeon Hall at Gosansa Temple. The view from the Eungjin-jeon Hall. One of the beautiful Nahan paintings that adorns the Eungjin-jeon Hall. The main altar image of the stone Gwanseeum-bosal inside the Eungjin-jeon Hall. From a different angle. Three of the six stone Nahan statues inside the Eungjin-jeon Hall. An up-close of one of the Nahan statues. Three more of the six Nahan statues inside the Eungjin-jeon Hall. The modern Jijang-bosal mural inside the main hall at Gosansa Temple. And the beautiful view from the Eungjin-jeon Hall.—Dale's Korean Temple Adventures YouTube
Ashley english studyroom 영어 공부방
My name is Ashley. I have a degree in elementary education. I have over 8 years of experience.
I run an English studyroom in yangsan.
I teach elementary and adult classes.
Phonics, grammar, speaking, reading and writing.
For adults I teach female students conversational English. I teach in a group setting of atleast 3.
Email me or check out the Instagram page
@Ashley.english.room_yangsan
Kyungsung Party Night
This Saturday is Kyungsung Party Night!! It’s a great deal and it’s going to be a super awesome fun time. Here’s how it works…
W15,000 gets you:
1. Free Barbie Dolls show plus one free house drink here at OL’55! (Priceless!)
2. Free admission to Ovantgarde and their Rookies on the Block show. (W10,000 value)
3. Free admission to club Moment across the street (W15,000 value)
4. One free house drink and jungle vibes at Dengue Fever
5. One free drink with the drunks over at Funny Beer
6. One free drink at super cool Cabaret!
So that’s like W45,000 in value for W15,000!
Tickets available at each venue! Cash please!
We can’t wait to see you in Kyungsung!!
More info: facebook.com/events/699796134841021
kyungsung-party-night.jpeg영어 공부방 adult / elementary classes available
Hello, my name is Ashley. I have a degree in elementary education and have taught for over 8 years. I run an English studyroom room in yangsan( 공부방).
I teach elementary level. I do have some open spots.
I also teach female adults conversational English.
Adult must have basic level English.
We practice daily conversations and discuss many different topics.
I only teach group settings. Atleast 3 students.
If interested in adult classes or elementary classes please email me.
You can email in English or Korean.
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Important Hanja: BOTH 량/양 (兩) (한자) | Korean FAQ
Have you ever seen this Hanja used before? 량 (or 양) means "both," but it has a few uses when combined with other characters and is used at the front of a word.
And do you enjoy these Hanja episodes, and would you like to see more? Let me know in the comments!
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Danhosa Temple – 단호사 (Chungju, Chungcheongbuk-do)
Danhosa Temple is located in the southeastern part of the city of Chungju, Chungcheongbuk-do near agricultural fields and an elementary school. The exact date of the temple’s founding is unknown; however, it was repaired during the reign of King Sukjong of Joseon (r. 1674-1720) during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). At that time, it was known as Yaksa Temple, after the Buddha of Medicine, Yaksayeorae-bul. Eventually, the temple would come to be known as Danhosa Temple in 1954. Additionally, Danhosa Temple belongs to the Taego-jong Order, which is the second largest Buddhist Order in Korea next to the Jogye-jong Order.
Danhosa Temple is home to a single Korean Treasure, Korean Treasure #512, which is the “Iron Seated Buddha of Danhosa Temple.”
The “Iron Seated Buddha of Danhosa Temple” from 1921. (Picture courtesy of the National Museum of Korea). Temple LayoutYou first approach the compact temple grounds off of a four lane road. And the first thing to greet you upon entering the temple grounds is a beautiful, highly twisted, red pine tree. It’s simply stunning in the way that it bends. And between this red pine and the Daeung-jeon Hall is the “Three-Story Stone Pagoda of Danhosa Temple.” This pagoda, which is a bit hidden behind the side-winding central pine tree, is believed to date back to the mid-Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392). The pagoda is made from a single block of stone, and it’s Chungcheongbuk-do Tangible Cultural Property #69.
The Daeung-jeon Hall is adorned with large panel paintings of the Shimu-do (Ox-Herding Murals) and a separate collection of lotus flower murals. There are two eye-bulging dragons on opposite sides of the main hall’s signboard. Stepping inside the Daeung-jeon Hall, your eyes will be instantly drawn to the statue of the “Iron Seated Buddha of Danhosa Temple” on the main altar. While unnamed in the official listing by the Korean government, it appears as though the “Iron Seated Buddha of Danhosa Temple” is a statue of Amita-bul (The Buddha of the Western Paradise). The black statue has an oval face. The ears are elongated, and the three wrinkles, known as “samdo” in Korean, are clearly evident on his neck. The Buddha’s robe is draped over both shoulders. The upper body of the statue is rectangular in shape with narrow, round shoulders and a flat chest. The Buddha has both of his legs tucked up under him, and there are horizontal folds in his robe below the knees. The original location of the statue is unknown, but it’s believed to have first been built around the 11th century. The “Iron Seated Buddha of Danhosa Temple” is Korean Treasure #512. Additionally, this main altar iron statue is joined on either side by two newer (non-iron) statues of Gwanseeum-bosal (The Bodhisattva of Compassion) and Daesaeji-bosal (The Bodhisattva of Wisdom and Power for Amita-bul). The rest of the interior is occupied by a beautiful, modern Gamno-do (Sweet Dew Mural) and a Shinjung Taenghwa (Guardian Mural). Both Daeung-jeon Hall murals seem to have been painted by the same unknown artist. There are also a few dozen statuettes dedicated to Gwanseeum-bosal lining the walls of the main hall.
To the right of the main hall is multi-purpose Geukrak-jeon Hall. The Geukrak-jeon Hall at Danhosa Temple certainly isn’t as grand as the Daeung-jeon Hall. The exterior walls are adorned in dancheong colours. Stepping inside this shrine hall, you’ll find a simple triad of statues on the main altar. In the centre rests an image of Amita-bul joined on either side by Gwanseeum-bosal and Jijang-bosal (The Bodhisattva of the Afterlife). Also occupying the interior of this shrine hall is a rather rudimentary painting dedicated to Sanshin (The Mountain Spirit) on the left wall, a mural dedicated to Chilseong (The Seven Stars) on the right wall, and both a Jijang-bosal mural and a Shinjung Taenghwa (Guardian Mural) on opposite sides of the main altar triad. All pieces of artwork seem to have been executed by the same artist.
Standing next to the Geukrak-jeon Hall is a six metre tall, chipped golden statue dedicated to Mireuk-bul (The Future Buddha). This statue was first built on the temple grounds at Danhosa Temple in 1973. Spread throughout the rest of the temple grounds, and mainly to the left of the Daeung-jeon Hall, are a collection of stonework. These statues include a jovial image of Podae-hwasang (The Hempen Bag), a smaller statue dedicated to Mireuk-bul, and a contemplative statue dedicated to Gwanseeum-bosal backing a lotus pond. There’s also a uniquely designed slender five-story pagoda in this area, as well, with manja symbols on each of the four sides of the structure on all five stories of the pagoda.
The only other building on the temple grounds is the administrative office and monks’ dorms located behind the Daeung-jeon Hall.
How To Get ThereThe easiest way to get to Danhosa Temple from the Chungju Intercity Bus Terminal is to take Bus #610. You’ll need to take this bus for four stops and get off at the “Danwol-dong stop – 단월동 하차.” This bus ride should take about 10 minutes. From where the bus drops you off at the stop, you’ll need to head south and cross over the “Sindae 2-gil – 신대2길” road. The walk from where the bus drops you off to Danhosa Temple is about 200 metres, or three minutes.
Overall Rating: 6/10The rather obvious highlight to Danhosa Temple is the Korean Treasure, the “Iron Seated Buddha of Danhosa Temple.” The statue is beautifully executed and well-preserved considering that it dates back to the 11th century. The interior of the Daeung-jeon Hall has a beautiful collection of murals inside it, as well. One other beautiful highlight at Danhosa Temple is the twisting red pine that takes up most of the temple courtyard. While compact in size, Danhosa Temple definitely has its share of highlights.
The temple courtyard at Danhosa Temple. A look through the twisted red pine tree towards the Daeung-jeon Hall. The Daeung-jeon Hall at Danhosa Temple. The main altar inside the Daeung-jeon Hall. An up-close of the Korean Treasure, the “Iron Seated Buddha of Danhosa Temple.” The Shinjung Taenghwa (Guardian Mural) inside the main hall. The Gamno-do (Sweet Dew Mural) inside the Daeung-jeon Hall, as well. The golden Mireuk-bul (The Future Buddha) statue and Geukrak-jeon Hall at Danhosa Temple. The main altar inside the Geukrak-jeon Hall. The Sanshin (Mountain Spirit) mural and statue also inside the Geukrak-jeon Hall. The five-story manja pagoda and statue of Gwanseeum-bosal on the temple grounds. The Podae-hwasang (The Hempen Bag) statue at Danhosa Temple, as well. And the golden Mireuk-bul statue under a summer sky.—Dale's Korean Temple Adventures YouTube
The Putin-Kim Summit is like that Godfather scene of the ‘Commission’ – They’re just Gangsters
Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un are gangsters who rule over mafia states. No wonder they get along famously. Like recognizes like.
Most of the commentary on the meting of Kim and Putin has focused on what they will trade to each other: NK weapons for Russian aerospace tech seems to be the consensus.
But what interests me more is how these two are basically the same type of El Jefe, Big Boss gangster leader. They both run their countries like their personal fiefdoms, and they tolerate massive corruption to tie elites to themselves – or they push them out windows if they speak up to loud. It’s like a Scorsese movie.
And their ‘summit’ is like the Commission meeting scene in The Godfather. Everyone notes this about authoritarian states – how they slide into gangsterism. But I can’t think of any academic IR work on how that impacts foreign policy or alignment choices. The mafia experience does suggest, though, that any alignments are entirely transactional and will be betrayed as soon something more valuable comes along. I could certainly see rank, cynical opportunism being the dominant ethos of a Russia-North Korean pact.
I wrote this all up at 1945.com. Here is my takeaway:
This is a fitting meeting for both leaders. Both govern effectively as gangsters. They rule in the mafia-style, relying heavily on family, friends, and other long-time associates. Both treat political opponents as competitors to be eliminated, frequently with great brutality to warn others against intrigue or deception. Both corrupt the institutions of their own country and the international institutions in which they operate. Both engage in rampant criminality — smuggling, trafficking, and fraud — to raise external funds. Both treat state resources as a personal slush fund.
Read the rest here.
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Robert E KellyAssistant Professor
Department of Political Science & Diplomacy
Pusan National University
@Robert_E_Kelly
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