Bunhwangsa
분황사 · 월성동
A Buddhist temple located in Guhwang-dong, Gyeongju, South Korea.
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12 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Bunhwangsa4:33
Welcome to Bunhwangsa, a sacred site that resonates with the profound history and spiritual depth of the ancient Silla Dynasty. As we stand before the entrance of this magnificent temple ground in Gyeongju, I invite you to take a…
Listen in the app2Guhwang-dong Dangganjiju: The Ancient Flagpole Supports4:00
Our journey begins just outside the current main perimeter of the temple, where we encounter the Guhwang-dong Dangganjiju. These towering stone pillars, known as flagpole supports, are a crucial architectural feature of ancient…
Listen in the app3The Inner Courtyard: The Scent of a Thousand Years4:16
Stepping through the gate and into the main courtyard of Bunhwangsa, the atmosphere shifts palpably. The sounds of the modern city are muffled, replaced by the subtle rustling of leaves and the distant, rhythmic chanting that…
Listen in the app4Mojeon Seoktap: The Stone Brick Pagoda4:19
We now stand before the crowning jewel of Bunhwangsa: the Mojeon Seoktap. This magnificent structure is a true architectural marvel and officially holds the title of the oldest surviving stone pagoda from the Silla period,…
Listen in the app5The Guardians of the Pagoda: Lions, Seals, and Vajra Warriors4:16
As we walk around the base of the Mojeon Seoktap, we are immediately confronted by its fierce protectors. The ancient architects did not leave this sacred monument undefended. …
Listen in the app6Bogwangjeon: The Hall of Universal Light and the Medicine Buddha4:13
Leaving the Mojeon Seoktap behind, we turn our attention to the main worship hall of Bunhwangsa, known as Bogwangjeon. The name translates to the 'Hall of Universal Light,' an appropriate title for a space that has offered…
Listen in the app7The Legend of the Thousand-Armed Avalokitesvara3:51
While we are still near the Bogwangjeon, we must delve into one of the most beautiful and moving legends associated with Bunhwangsa. Though the physical artifact no longer exists, its story remains a cornerstone of the temple's…
Listen in the app8Samyong Byeonjeong: The Octagonal Well of Three Dragons4:15
A short walk from the Bogwangjeon brings us to a seemingly simple, yet historically profound structure: the Samyong Byeonjeong, or the 'Well of the Three Dragons.' While it might look like a standard stone well, it is, in fact, a…
Listen in the app9Wonhyo's Legacy and the Hwajaeng Guksa Stele4:22
As we reach the northern edge of the temple complex, we encounter a modest stone pedestal that anchors one of the most intellectually and spiritually revolutionary figures in Korean history: the great monk Wonhyo. While the…
Listen in the app10The Hidden Buddhas of the Well
11Hwajaeng Guksabi and the Legacy of Wonhyo
12Closing3:10
As our journey through Bunhwangsa draws to a close, let us pause near the exit and look back upon the temple grounds one final time. The sun may be shifting, casting long, golden shadows across the dark andesite of the Mojeon…
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What is Bunhwangsa?
Bunhwangsa is a place in 월성동 with 12 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 월성동 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 12 |
| Total length | 41 min 15 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.8406, 129.2336 |
| Last updated |
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