Donghwasa is probably my favorite temple in Korea. I love everything about it. So for Buddha’s Birthday, I decided to make a last minute trip. It was very, very interesting, even if it wasn’t as awe-inspiring as the first time. They were doing construction on the enormous 33m Buddha, so that was a mess. And while [...]
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Near the top of Mt. Palgongsan is Donghwasa Temple. It was amazing — that’s all I can say. The original structures of Donghwasa Temple were built in 493 A.D., and it was expanded in 832 A.D. — all during the 992 year reign of the Silla Dynasty. You can read more about the temple here. [...]
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