Two Pagodas on the Ground of Whaeom-sa Temple, Korea

in photography •  6 years ago 

As entering into the front yard of the temple, I could see two pagodas in front of Daewung-jeon hall.
Those two pagodas looked same, but there was one difference each other.
There were carvings on the left pagoda, and there was nothin on the surface on the right pagoda.
It seemed both pagodas were made in same era.
It probably was the the last period of Shilla dynasty or the early Goryeo dynasty.

The two pagodas in front of Daewung-jeon looked like the typical style of Shilla ages’ temple.
For example, there were also two pagodas in Bulguk-sa temple of Gyeongju-city which was the capital of Shilla dynasty.

Here in Whaeom-sa temple,, the simple one seemed more powerful, in my point of view.
The simpler, the more powerful.

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This 5 story stone pagoda stood like a giant survived from the all trials.

While looking around those two pagoda, one thought stroke me that the more splendid carved pagoda looked like to be dedicated to Gakwhang-jeon hall and the simple one might be for Daewung-jeon.

Below is the pagoda in front of Daewung-jeon hall.

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Below is the pagoda in front of Gakwhang-jeon hall.

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Let’s look at more in detail about the carvings on the left pagoda. The carvings looked like 4 heaven kings keeping the Buddhist paradise. And there were 8 features of symbol of the Buddhist world view on the first floor of the pagoda.

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The feelings might be different from the angle of the eyes. I looked down the pagodas from the higher place.
It was little bit different from that of the lower position.

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@slowwalker,
These stone crafts looks similar to stone crafts in my country too! Nice and wonderful photography of your visit! Thank you!

Cheers~

The chaotic life of the Western world and the mystic history of the Eastern world. The world really is based on the concept of karma philosophy.

😱Excellent place....and..... Awesome photography...i love your all post..my dear friend @slowwalker.... 😱

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Fabulous photography much inspiring ,the very first pic is lovely.

Beautiful shots, nice autumn colors!

Wow wonderful pagoda.
It is a great post.

Great photos. For people who are not attentive to detail, these pagodas may seem the same.

Прекрасные фото. Для людей, которые не внимательны к деталям, эти пагоды могут показаться одинаковыми.

Temples feel quiet and peaceful. I love this atmosphere. 👌 So beautiful!
I love this architecture and art as well. This temple has a very beautiful design. I love detail so amazing ❤
Beautiful shot! YOur composition on all photographs is fantastic!

Wonderful place

Peaceful!

You are right both pagodas look alike but while reading through your post I also noticed the difference of the carving. In my opinion the structure and appearance not much differ from one to another. But I like the one with carving and you may know why, I love Artistic works and especially the works of Old Masters, that is national treasure and heritage. I love how Korean Nations looks after its heritage with full respect and love. Every time it is something new I am opening in your culture and even I know some terminology too :)