20170821 Slowwalker
I had looked around some buildings of the temple.
The most impressive building was a small traditional Korean House.
This house was a place where the one of the great monk passed away.
His name was Beop Jeong.
He was a very famous for his book of spiritual essays.
He had written several books which influenced to many people.
He was a true monk dedicated himself for the eternal truth.
Naturally, Kim Younghan was deeply influenced by him and she made up her mind to donate entire property to him to make a Buddhist Temple.
She had proposed to him when it comes to make the temple. But the Monk Beop Jeong strictly refused her suggestion.
Kim Younghan had never gave up and continued to request him for 10 years. Finally he accepted her donation and the temple was built in 1994. At that time one of her acquaintance asked her whether her donations were too excessive. She answered clearly all my money is less valuable to Baek Seok’s one poem line.
After several years of building the temple, Kim Younghan was dead. Her last word was “fire my body and scattered that ashes in the corner of the temple” After her death, her ashes were scattered in the tempe. The Karma between poet Baek Seok and Kim younghan was ended in this world. There Karma had left the temple “ Ghilsangsa”
Meanwhile, Beop Jeong never had stayed in this temple except 1 day.
The one day way the his last day in his
life in this world.
By the way to the house of Beop Jeong, I saw very impressive door.
I had visited the house where he passed away. The house was located in the very corner of the temple. In front of the house, there a stone gethering for the wishes of people to Beop Jeong’s entering into the Paradise.
The house was small but beautiful and romantic.
You can enjoy a sound of the rainfall.
Now it is a small museum for Beop Jeong. It is not permitted to take the pics.
He had had a lung cancer for long time. He didn’t want to get a surgery. But people forced him to get a surgery. While he was sick, he wanted to die in somewhere nobody knows. He really wanted to live according to his own will. But his disciples didn’t let him die along.
Finally he was sent to the hospital and the very last night he was moved to Ghilsangsa. There he passed away.
I had read all his books. He was my powerful spiritual teacher even though I wasn’t a Buddhist.
My son, he was a teenager at that time, told me that people should have lived like Beop Jeong.
In accordance with his last words, his ashes scattered in the nameless hill where he had lived in his old age. He had entered into the deep mountain to escape from people who wanted to meet him.
With Beop Jeong’s death, all of Kim Younghan’s karma in this world was concluded.
Thank you for reading.
Wow! That is amazing that Beop Jeong stayed here just long enough to see Temple completed. That is an amazing story.
Looks like you and I are on the same schedule. I uploaded my post about 4 seconds after you today.
Lol
Interesting journey and pictures.
we become what we think, @slowwalker and our actions determine our fate.
Kim Younghan's love for the poet Baek Seok continued even after his death. She wanted to honor his memory by making a temple that would outlast both their lives.
It is a sad but beautiful story of two lovers who struggled against impossible circumstances and a powerful demonstration of eternal love on Kim Younghan's behalf.
I am reminded of a line from the Latin poet Horace when he looked back on the epic poetry he left behind. He wrote: I have erected a monument more lasting than bronze. I think Kim Younghan did that.
It is also interesting that the monk, Beop Jeong, had little part in their lives. He was merely the recipient of Kim's great gift to Baek and ultimately to the Korean people. He perished after spending only one night in a corner of the temple.
Now, everyone's ashes are scattered and these three actors in the drama are gone, but what remains are the words of Baek Seok , the wisdom of Beop Jeong, and the love of Kim Younghan perpetuated in the temple she built as a memorial to her one great love.
A beautiful story, @slowwalker
I hope the people looking around the temple understand the meaning of the temple
yes,so do I, @slowwalker. But your post helped explain much of the background
Wow beautiful
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These people are true incarnations of the God, I wish I could meet him and take his blessings. I will read his books very soon. I am a great lover of buddhist philosophy. Thanx for sharing such rare and most beautiful post about such a great man. I am really very grateful to you.
You know very well about Beobjeong's life, you even tell about him with passion.
I see your post is very good for today.
thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much
You are welcome Slowwalker..
I'm very happy for your response :-)
Buddhism is the most beautiful religion in the world. Thanks for the post! Rate my photo with a Buddhist monk
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according to me ...buddhism is the only cosmic religion on this planet... that came parallel with the scientific ideas and approach...
nice post...
upvoted and followed....
Thank you for your comment
What a beautiful story, thanks for sharing.
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Your posts always amaze me.
Every time i see your post, i always feel happy and happy.
I am very motivated to visit those places.
I am currently looking for information on safe and reliable travel.
Because maybe by the end of this year I will try to tour some countries for a vacation.
I will try to go to places you've ever recommended.
I also really like the food you post.
Maybe someday I will try to taste the food.
Thank you for your post.
Anytime when you visit korea, let me know, I will show you real korea
I want to go when I want. It is tasteless to prolong life artificially. I have done my share; it is time to go. I will do it elegantly.
- Albert Einstein
Buddhism is PEACE , thanks for sharing :)
That's right
karma is a natural law, and very simple to use. It is a sort of magical practice used in witchcraft and other magical traditions. Read Manly Palmer Hal a great sage and philosopher for proper understanding of karma
Thank you
A beautiful portrayal... looks like a wonderful temple too. I am glad he eventually accepted that donation to have it built.
Yes, so we can walk around the temple
It is a heartbreaking story,
He deserves respect. Thank you..
Thank you for reading
I also thank you~~
I was touched by her answer. I think I can understand her feeling a little bit. The time she had spent with poet Baek Seok was the most valuable thing in her life. It was very interesting time for me to read your photo essay relating to Gilsangsa. Can I expect to read more story?
There exists somthing important than money
Amazing post and place, thanks for sharing!
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Great photos as always! I thank you so much for your support man!
Steem On!
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good post, thanks for sharing
The traditional little korea house that has died a very great monk is a Beop Jeong.
Whether the traditional little house is now a sanctuary that is much visited for worship.?
Because according to which I know if they get there the prayer will be quickly answered. Sorry if my english is not good.
Upvote and Resteem 😄 Good post @slowwalker
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fantastic,,,,
Good job @slowwalker! Have a nice day!
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STOPThanks so much for sharing. This was deeply inspirational!
Thank you
Awesome story, thanks for sharing.
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wow, the man looks so peaceful and a good spiritual leader indeed. May his soul rest in peace. These people preache peace and love , respect to all of them, thanks for sharing.
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Nice to meet you @slowwalker :)
It's amazing and sad at the same time that he stayed there only for 1 day!
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I think most of korean know his name just like me but dont know about him well. Thank u for sharing n I also want visit the temple one day.
Beautiful person, beautiful story
Reading your stories and watching your pics , I'm feeling like a traveller enchanted by magnificent stories and places. Thanks so much! I've never heard about Beop Jeong before to read this post, it was really interesting for me.
Buddhist temples have always been sacred. I studied a course on Buddhism last semester and I've known more about it. Joining the International Buddhist Women Conference and listened to a Korean Buddhist talking, I felt that Buddhism really teaches us to be wiser. Thanks for sharing :)
Nice story...i am wait next story...,
Maybe if you filmed this story, it's good, so that the younger generation look at the history story of Baek Seok’s, Which inspires people to remember him, as you write, he makes a contribution by saying nothing compared to a single line of Baek Seok’s pretentious poetry
This is post absolutely amazing! Temples are one of the best place you can be in this world.
thanks for the story. I read any time already about it, but your text remember me again to him. thanks. upvoted
Thank you so much
What an amazing story indeed !
Great post!