Dabotap
불국사 다보탑 · 경주시
National Treasure No. 20 of South Korea. A stone pagoda located in Bulguksa Temple, Gyeongju.
Contents
11 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Bulguksa Temple and Dabotap Pagoda4:55
Welcome, fellow travelers and seekers of knowledge, to the ancient and venerable city of Gyeongju. You are standing at the threshold of a true temporal marvel, a place where the ancient and the modern breathe the exact same air. …
Listen in the app2The Stone Terraces: A Foundation of Genius4:33
As we approach the main complex, your eyes are immediately drawn upward to the imposing stone retaining walls known as the terraced foundations. Look at the sheer scale of these walls. …
Listen in the app3Cheongungyo and Baegungyo: The Bridges to Heaven4:10
We now stand before one of the most iconic sights in all of Korean architecture: the majestic double staircases known as Cheongungyo, the Blue Cloud Bridge, and Baegungyo, the White Cloud Bridge. Look at how they rise elegantly…
Listen in the app4Jahamun Gate: Crossing the Sacred Threshold4:13
Having ascended to the upper level, we now find ourselves standing just outside Jahamun, the Purple Cloud Gate. This magnificent wooden structure sits directly at the top of the Blue Cloud Bridge we just admired from below. …
Listen in the app5Daeungjeon Courtyard and the Secret of Dancheong4:19
Now that we are fully standing within the Daeungjeon courtyard, I want you to look away from the stone pagodas for a moment and direct your gaze upward. Look at the undersides of the sweeping roofs of the Main Hall and the…
Listen in the app6Seokgatap: The Austere Sermon in Stone4:17
Turn your attention to the left side of the courtyard and stand before the magnificent Seokgatap. The name translates to the Pagoda of the Historical Buddha, Shakyamuni. …
Listen in the app7Dabotap Base: The Square of Human Nature3:43
Now, turn your gaze to the right side of the courtyard and prepare to be mesmerized by Dabotap, the Pagoda of Many Treasures. If Seokgatap is the embodiment of simple, austere perfection, Dabotap is an explosion of joyous,…
Listen in the app8Dabotap Upper Levels: The Circle of Enlightenment3:55
Having grounded ourselves in the square foundation of human nature, allow your eyes to travel upward to the middle and upper sections of Dabotap. Watch carefully how the architecture fundamentally changes its shape. …
Listen in the app9The Missing Stone Lions of Dabotap4:02
Let us bring our focus back down to the square platform of Dabotap, just above the four staircases. Look closely at the surface of this platform. …
Listen in the app10Final Reflections: The Enduring Legacy of Silla3:26
As we slowly make our way out of the main courtyard, walking past the Museoljeon teaching hall and the Geungnakjeon hall of Amitabha Buddha, take a moment to look back over your shoulder. Look one last time at the twin pagodas…
Listen in the app11Closing2:12
As our journey through the sacred courtyards of Bulguksa comes to an end, take a final moment to stand amidst the ancient stones and reflect on the magnitude of what you have experienced today. We have walked the exact paths laid…
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What is Dabotap?
Dabotap is a place in 경주시 with 11 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 경주시 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 11 |
| Total length | 43 min 45 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.7900, 129.3322 |
| Last updated |
