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IMG_0152.JPG IMG_0151.JPG IMG_0150.JPGBanyasa Temple – 반야사 (Nonsan, Chungcheongnam-do)
Banyasa Temple is located in southeastern Nonsan, Chungcheongnam-do. More specifically, the temple is located in the foothills of Mt. Tongbaeksan (303.7 m). The name of the temple, Banyasa Temple, means Prajñā in Sanskrit. In English, this word is often translated to mean “wisdom,” “intelligence,” “insight,” or “understanding.” Banyasa Temple is a modern temple that was formerly a limestone mine during Japanese Colonial Rule (1910-1945). Remnants of this past can still be seen at the temple to this day if you look close enough. However, since Banyasa Temple is a modern temple, there is very little information out there about it even in Korean.
Temple LayoutFrom the temple parking lot, you’ll immediately realize from all the shale and split rocks that Banyasa Temple was a former limestone mine. Also at the base of the rock foundation that supports the temple grounds, you’ll notice closed-off shafts that were once used for mining.
To the right of the temple parking lot, and up a winding road, you’ll pass by the temple bathroom on your way to the main temple courtyard at Banyasa Temple. Resting in the centre of the temple grounds is the large Daeung-jeon Hall. There are beautiful and robust dragon-heads protruding out from either side of the signboard for the shrine hall. And rather uniquely, the exterior walls to the Daeung-jeon Hall are adorned with stained-glass windows dedicated to the Shimu-do (The Ox-Herding Murals). Typically, this set is a collection of ten murals instead of cut glass. Stepping inside the well-lit interior of the Daeung-jeon Hall, you’ll find a beautiful triad of statues resting under an ornate, golden canopy. At the centre of this triad is the image dedicated to Seokgamoni-bul (The Historical Buddha). This central statue is then joined on either side by Munsu-bosal (The Bodhisattva of Wisdom) and Bohyeon-bosal (The Bodhisattva of Power). And hanging on the far right wall is a stained-glass Shinjung Taenghwa (Guardian Mural), which is yet another first for me.
To the left of the Daeung-jeon Hall, and standing on a small hill, is a statue dedicated to Yaksayeorae-bul (The Medicine Buddha, and the Buddha of the Eastern Paradise). But it’s behind the Daeung-jeon Hall that’s the real highlight to the temple.
To the rear of the Daeung-jeon Hall, you’ll find two cave openings. The cave to the back right has two large stone walls guiding you in towards a large opening in the mountainside. This cave is off-limits to visitors; however, to the left of this off-limits cave is a set of stairs that lead down into another cave. The stairs to this cave’s entryway are covered in a blue covering that guides you in towards the Donggul-beopdang Hall. Watch your head as you descend. At the bottom, you’ll find blue and pink lights lighting up the cave emitting through the windows that span the cement bridge. And below the cement bridge are piles of rocks. But it’s to the left, and through the cave’s glass doors, that you’ll enter into the Donggul-beopdang Hall. Straight ahead, and with the roughly carved rock ceiling above, you’ll notice a multi-armed and headed statue dedicated to Gwanseeum-bosal (The Bodhisattva of Compassion) at the end of the left-side cave. This left-side cave is lit-up with multiple lights in multiple colours. To the right of this cave, and through a corridor that you formerly saw through the bridge’s windows, you’ll enter into the longer labyrinth of caves in this cave shrine hall. The first of the shrines in this area is a seated shrine dedicated to Yongwang (The Dragon King). To the left of this chamber, you’ll enter into another part of the cave system in the Donggul-beopdang Hall. The left side of this long cave lights up the entire interior. And to the right is a collection of springs and pooling water that are also lit up by a rainbow of colours. In the centre of one of these springs is a statue of the baby Buddha pointing upwards. At the end of this rather lengthy cave is a metal guardrail that protects visitors from plunging even further into the darker depths of the unattended portion of the cave system.
How To Get ThereFrom the Nonsan Intercity Bus Terminal, you’ll need to catch Bus #408. In total, the bus ride will last about 32 minutes over 28 stops. You’ll need to get off at the “Samjeon 1-ri – 삼전1리” stop. From where the bus lets you off, you’ll need to head southeast. There’s a large standing stone with the letters “삼전1리” to your right where you should walk. This is the road you’ll need to head down. The name of this road is the “Samjeon-gil – 삼전길.” In total, from where the bus has dropped you off, the walk is about 1.1 km, or about 15 to 20 minutes.
You can take public transportation, or you can simply take a taxi. The taxi ride from the Nonsan Intercity Bus Terminal will take about 22 minutes or 15 km. The taxi ride, one way, will cost about 16,000 won.
Overall Rating: 8/10You’ll be completely amazed by the cave system shrine hall known as Donggul-beopdang Hall at Banyasa Temple from the shrine dedicated to Gwanseeum-bosal (The Bodhisattva of Compassion) to the shrines dedicated to the baby Buddha and the shaman Yongwang (The Dragon King). The atmosphere inside this cave shrine hall is something you rarely get to experience, so it’s definitely something to be enjoyed as is the stained-glass artwork adorning the Daeung-jeon Hall both inside and out. If you already couldn’t tell, Banyasa Temple has quite a few unique surprises to it. Get ready to be amazed!
The view from the temple parking lot towards the boulders and shale. The main temple courtyard as you first approach it. The unique Daeung-jeon Hall at Banyasa Temple. One of the decorative dragons that adorns the Daeung-jeon Hall near the shrine hall’s signboard. The beautiful floral latticework that adorns the main hall. The dancheong and the stained glass Shimu-do (Ox-Herding Murals) that adorns the exterior walls of the Daeung-jeon Hall. The beautiful main altar inside the Daeung-jeon Hall. The stained glass Shinjung Taenghwa (Guardian Mural) inside the main hall, as well. The hillside statue and shrine dedicated to Yaksayeorae-bul (The Medicine Buddha, and the Buddha of the Eastern Paradise). The caves to the rear of the Daeung-jeon Hall. The cave to the right that’s off-limits. And the view from the off-limits cave to the right looking back towards the Daeung-jeon Hall. Descending down the stairs towards the cave Donggul-beopdang Hall. The introduction to the cave Donggul-beopdang Hall as you first enter into it. The cave shrine hall to the left with a statue of Gwanseeum-bosal (The Bodhisattva of Compassion) on the main altar. A closer look at the shrine dedicated to Gwanseeum-bosal. The shrine to the right dedicated to Yongwang (The Dragon King). A better look at the seated Dragon King. The pathway that leads further into the right side cave of the Donggul-beopdang Hall. And the colourful view from the end of the cave.—Dale's Korean Temple Adventures YouTube
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usan'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!
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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.
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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.
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I have a bright personality but I prefer a more serious working environment, hence why I wish to teach adult rather than children. I'm very punctual, hardworking and a fast learner. Since I'm also fluent in Korean, communication will be comfortable. I have experience teaching conversational English to Koreans as a side job/hobby. I really enjoy languages, both learning and teaching them, and as a self-taught multilingual person, I believe I'd be a great addition to any language institute.
AI vs Teacher: Can ChatGPT Teach Korean Better?
ChatGPT is the new popular toy, and what can't it do? Well it seems teaching Korean might still be a bit far away, but let's check its strong points and its weaknesses. I put ChatGPT to the test to see how well (or poorly?) it can teach Korean.
Since ChatGPT is constantly being updated, I might have to remake this video in a few years. For now, I wouldn't recommend using it for learning, but it's interesting if you're already at a high enough level to recognize where it makes mistakes.
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Daejosa Temple – 대조사 (Buyeo, Chungcheongnam-do)
Daejosa Temple is located in southern Buyeo, Chungcheongnam-do in the southern foothills of Mt. Seongheungsan (260.1 m). According to one source, the temple is believed to have first been founded in 527 A.D. by the monk Damhye. And according to the Buyeo Eupji, or Buyeo Township Annals in English, the temple was first founded by the monk Gyeomik. It’s unclear as to why the two records differ; but either way, the temple seems to have firmly been established in the early part of the 6th century. Daejosa Temple was reconstructed by the monk Jinjeon during the reign of King Wonjong of Goryeo (r. 1235-1259). And since then, it has been reconstructed and renovated numerous times.
More recently, the temple has been expanded including the addition of the Myeongbu-jeon Hall in 1989, the Jong-gak Pavilion in 1993, and the Mireukbo-jeon Hall in 1994. Additionally, and as of 1963, the Stone Standing Maitreya Bodhisattva of Daejosa Temple became Korean Treasure #217.
Temple LegendThere’s a rather fascinating legend associated with the founding of Daejosa Temple. Both the Buyeo Eupji, or Buyeo Township Annals in English, and the Daejosa Mireuksilgi, or the True Record of Maitreya Bodhisattva of Daejosa Temple in English contain records about the founding legend. In this legend, the Buddhist monk Gyeomik of Baekje traveled to India in 526 A.D., where he translated and brought the Buddhist law records, the trepitaka vedatta, which are called yulmun in Korean, to the Baekje Kingdom (18 B.C to 660 A.D). When he returned to the Baekje Kingdom, Gyeomik kept the translation at Heungnyunsa Temple.
One day, the monk Gyeomik fell asleep and dreamed about Gwanseeum-bosal (The Bodhisattva of Compassion), who was holding a shining bead in the dream. After praising the monk for the excellence of his translation, Gwanseeum-bosal turned into a large bird and disappeared somewhere near Garimsan-seong Fortress. The monk awoke from his dream, and he searched around the fortress for the Bodhisattva. Eventually Gyeomik found a statue of Gwanseeum-bosal instead of the great bird. As a result, Gyeomik decided to erect a stone standing statue of Gwanseeum-bosal at this site behind Daejosa Temple, which was built a few years later. As a result, the name of the temple means “Great Bird Temple” in English.
A picture of the Stone Standing Maitreya Bodhisattva of Daejosa Temple taken between 1909-1945. (Picture courtesy of the National Museum of Korea). And a closer look at the Stone Standing Maitreya Bodhisattva of Daejosa Temple. The picture was taken between 1909-1945. (Picture courtesy of the National Museum of Korea). Temple LayoutYou make your way up to the temple grounds up a long, winding stairway. When you do finally arrive at the top of the stairs, you’ll be met by the monks’ dorms to your right and a rather typical three-story pagoda. The pagoda is believed to date back to the start of the Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392). Originally, only the base and the three roof stones to the body existed. However in 1975, the body stones to the pagoda were discovered nearby. Once this discovery was made, the pagoda was reassembled. The only non-original part to the pagoda is the finial, which adorns the top of the historic pagoda. The pagoda, which is officially known as the Stone Pagoda of Daejosa Temple, is a Chungcheongnam-do Cultural Material.
To the rear of this historic pagoda is the Wontongbo-jeon Hall. The exterior walls to this shrine hall are newly painted with stunning Shimu-do (Ox-Herding Murals), as well as images of Gwanseeum-bosal (The Bodhisattva of Compassion), which makes sense because that’s to whom the main hall is dedicated to. Stepping inside the Wontongbo-jeon Hall, you’ll find a solitary image resting under a beautiful golden canopy. This solitary image is the aforementioned Gwanseeum-bosal. It’s believed that this statue of Gwanseeum-bosal dates back to 17th century based upon the style of the statue. The statue of Gwanseeum-bosal has broad shoulders and a comparatively smaller face. The face of Gwanseeum-bosal has smaller lips that form a serene smile. Her eyes are half closed, and Gwanseeum-bosal wears a wonderfully ornate crown. The statue, which is officially known as the Wooden Seated Bodhisattva of Daejosa Temple in Buyeo, is Tangible Cultural Heritage of Chungcheongnam-do #205. Joining this statue inside the Wontongbo-jeon Hall, and to the right, is a Shinjung Taenghwa (Guardian Mural) and a modern mural dedicated to Dokseong (The Lonely Saint). And to the left of the main altar is an older mural dedicated to Chilseong (The Seven Stars).
To the front left of both the pagoda and the main hall is the Jong-gak Pavilion (Bell Pavilion). And to the immediately left, and almost parallel with the Wontongbo-jeon Hall, is a small pavilion with a stone turtle and spout that pours out fresh spring water. And it’s to the left of this little pavilion that you’ll find the rather plain exterior of the Myeongbu-jeon Hall. However, the rather plain exterior hides a beautiful collection of individual Siwang (The Ten Kings of the Underworld) paintings, as well as a golden image of Jijang-bosal (The Bodhisattva of the Afterlife) on the main altar.
Backtracking a bit, and walking up the stairs situated between the Wontongbo-jeon Hall and the monks’ dorms, you’ll find the stunning highlight to Daejosa Temple: the Stone Standing Maitreya Bodhisattva of Daejosa Temple. As you first approach the historic statue of Mireuk-bosal (The Future Buddha), you’ll first find the Mireukbo-jeon Hall. Similar to a Jeokmyeol-bogung that looks out onto the sari (crystallized remains) of Seokgamoni-bul (The Historic Buddha), this shrine hall also has a window. However, instead of looking out onto an area that houses the Historic Buddha’s remains, this window looks out onto the Stone Standing Maitreya Bodhisattva of Daejosa Temple. The exterior walls to this Mireukbo-jeon Hall are adorned with murals dedicated to the Sinseon (Taoist Immortals).
It’s to the right of this shrine hall that you’ll find a pathway that leads directly up to the Stone Standing Maitreya Bodhisattva of Daejosa Temple. This massive statue, which stands 8.64 metres in height and has a maximum width of 4.2 metres is similar to the National Treasure at Gwanchoksa Temple, the Stone Standing Maitreya Bodhisattva of Gwanchoksa Temple. It’s unclear when exactly this statue of Mireuk-bosal (The Future Buddha) was first built at Daejosa Temple; however, because of its size and similarity in design to the one at Gwanchoksa Temple, it’s believed to have first been built between 950 to 970 A.D. The Stone Standing Maitreya Bodhisattva of Daejosa Temple is made from coarse granite. Mireuk-bosal wears a square crown with a doubled canopy. Small bells are hanging from the four corners of the canopy crown. And short hair is hanging down from the bottom of the crown. Interestingly, the Stone Standing Maitreya Bodhisattva of Gwanchoksa Temple also has the same tufts of hair protruding out from under its crown, as well. The face of Mireuk-bosal at Daejosa Temple is square and flat. The ears and eyes are large, but the nose and mouth are rather small. The statue has both shoulders covered by a robe which appears to be very thick and heavy. Because of this thickness, the outlines of the arms are barely noticeable. The right hand of the statue holds the top of a lotus flower stem near its chest, while the left hand holds the base of the stem. The statue also has an elaborate necklace dangling down towards the chest and around its neck. In front of the statue is a rock that’s placed there for food offerings. Together with the statue of Mireuk-bosal at Gwanchoksa Temple, the one at Daejosa Temple makes a wonderful pairing of regional design. Overall, the statue exudes a stable sense of serenity for which the statue was originally designed: to give comfort during tumultuous times. The Stone Standing Maitreya Bodhisattva of Daejosa Temple is Korean Treasure #217.
The final temple shrine hall that visitors can explore at Daejosa Temple is to the rear of the Stone Standing Maitreya Bodhisattva of Daejosa Temple through a forested pathway. This temple shrine hall is the Sanshin-gak Hall. The exterior walls to this shaman shrine hall are plainly adorned in traditional dancheong colours, while the interior houses a solitary, modern image dedicated to Sanshin (The Mountain Spirit).
How To Get ThereFrom the Buyeo Intercity Bus Terminal, you’ll need to catch Bus #302 to get to Daejosa Temple. The bus ride will take 45 minutes, or 24 stops, and you’ll need to get off at the “Imcheon – 임천” stop. From where the bus drops you off near the Hana-ro Mart, you’ll need to head east along country roads for an additional 1.2 km. The signs along the way should lead you to the temple grounds. In total, this walk should take about 20 to 25 minutes.
And if public transportation isn’t your thing, you can simply take a taxi from the Buyeo Intercity Bus Terminal. The taxi ride should last about 21 minutes over 17 km. And the taxi fee should be around 20,000 won (one way).
Overall Rating: 8/10The obvious highlight to this rather secluded temple is the Stone Standing Maitreya Bodhisattva of Daejosa Temple. This mid to late 10th century statue is stunning in every sense of the word. While not as abstract and imposing as its fellow Mireuk-bosal statue at Gwanchoksa Temple, this statue of Mireuk-bosal at Daejosa Temple makes a lasting impression in its own right with its serene eyes and noble constitution. In addition to the Stone Standing Maitreya Bodhisattva of Daejosa Temple, have a look for the modern shaman paintings dedicated to both Sanshin (The Mountain Spirit) and Dokseong (The Lonely Saint), as well as the statue dedicated to Gwanseeum-bosal inside the Wontongbo-jeon Hall. The overall atmosphere to Daejosa Temple is tranquil and sublime.
The stairs leading up to the temple grounds. The three-story pagoda out in front of the Wontongbo-jeon Hall. The Wontongbo-jeon Hall (foreground) and the Myeongbu-jeon Hall (background). One of the Shimu-do (Ox-Herding Murals) that adorns the Wontongbo-jeon Hall’s exterior walls. The main altar inside the Wontongbo-jeon Hall with Gwanseeum-bosal (The Bodhisattva of Compassion) front and centre. The Shinjung Taenghwa (Guardian Mural) inside the main hall. Joined by this image dedicated to Dokseong (The Lonely Saint). And Chilseong (The Seven Stars). A look inside the neighbouring Myeongbu-jeon Hall with a look at Jijang-bosal (The Bodhisattva of the Afterlife) in the foreground and two images of the Siwang (The Ten Kings of the Underworld) in the background. A look over the boulder at the Stone Standing Maitreya Bodhisattva of Daejosa Temple, which is Korean Treasure #217. And an up-close of the historic statue. The hands and jewelry of the historic statue. And the view that the Stone Standing Maitreya Bodhisattva of Daejosa Temple has enjoyed for over a millennium. The pathway to the rear of the Stone Standing Maitreya Bodhisattva of Daejosa Temple that leads to the Sanshin-gak Hall. And the image of the Mountain Spirit inside the shaman shrine hall.—Dale's Korean Temple Adventures YouTube