I went to Boseoksa after Mireukseonwon.
Boseoksa is an old temple located in the south of Geumsan.
It was the second time I visited there.
I had been there two years ago.
My first visit was the same day with the presidential election day.
There were election posters all over at the temple. Also, the temple was full of people celebrating the Buddha’s birthday.
At the second visit, the temple was quiet without people.
I saw some cats gathering and eating food in front of the temple.
Only the cats were welcoming me.
Walking along the road, which was beside the parking lot, there was one pillar gate.
One pillar gate is built to indicate that the temple starts from there.
People passing through the one pillar gate should put down their burden and worries at the gate.
The one pillar gate of Boseoksa seemed similar to those of other temples. I thought that the scenery around the temple was beautiful rather than the one pillar gate.
Small trees and grass were growing on the roof of the one pillar gate.
Grass and trees grow well on the roofs of traditional Korean buildings because there are lots of ocher soil under the roof tile.
Traditionally, the ocher soil is put on the roof to lower humidity in summer and to keep warm in winter.
That’s why the humidity in a traditional Korean house is low even in summer.
I strolled around one pillar gate to enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Walking a little further from the one pillar gate, I found tombstones.
When Japan invaded Joseon in 1592-1599, the monks fought against Japan.
Historically, Many monks of Korea fought against the invaders. When Mongols invaded Korea, there was a monk who became a general and defeated the enemy.
Many monks died during the war with Japan.
The tombstones were built to honor the monk army and the Young-gyu, who is one of the greatest monks. He died in the combat with all his fellow monks near by.
All of the monk army commanded by Young-gyu, died during the war with Japan.
Every temple in Chungcheong-do, Jeolla-do, and Gyeongsang-do in Korea was destroyed during the war with Japan in 1592-1599.
Behind the tombstones, there was a monument to commemorate the local officials of this region.
During the Joseon Dynasty, local officials were sent from the central government.
Those local officials had great power over the region.
Many of those local officials who built their monument treated people harshly. How ironic it is!
@slowwalker,
Wow a collection nice photography!
Cheers~
Thanks for the comment :)
good and beautiful photography interesting I see a friend, have a good weekend
Thank you! Have a great day :)
I think if all the ancient temples and ancient things in this world are not time to collect, we will lose a lot of history.!
Many thanks to you for sharing with us the pictures of many ancient temples.
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Thank you always! Ancient temples show us so many histories!
Nice temple, budha temples are there in most part of the asia.
But the history behind this temple is associated with war.
Don't know how people can think to destroy any temple?
You're right! It's so sad that such beautiful heritages were destroyed because of human greed.
I love the cat photo, meoow 😻
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They are so cute :)
It is sad that many temples were destroyed and many monks were sacrificed during the Imjin War(1592-1599).
So sad :( Thanks to them, the history of Korea could have continued until now.
@slowwalker, You got two types of experience with crowd and without crowd. Actually with less people in temple, best chance to see more things there. Cats welcoming great than people I think :D
Very beautiful surrounding area place around Boseoksa Temple. So awesome to eyes and I have big passion to visit there. Pillar gate's roof style always attracted me. Also these temple's had much longest history. You have explore it perfectly. Tremendous captures caught around this temple.
Thank you! I could think of a long history at the silent Boseoksa!
Well tbh that was indeed a nice welcome jk ;)
Thank you so much!
Good posts
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Thank you :)
That is peaceful place, it is good for walking and gather the thoughts about the past, to remember those who gave their lives for the future generation. It is important to keep those events in mind :)
You're right! The ancestors gave us such a beautiful world through their sacrifice.
Like to pay attention, you are really good, I am a newbie, learn from you, I hope you can support me! thank!
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Brave young warrior who lead the monks. Nice elaborated article will some high quality pictures.
Thank you! I'll keep trying!
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Yes! That's the reason why I go to the temples often.
Nice post.
But all of this downvotes are interesting to me.
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