Tongdosa
통도사 · 양산시
A Buddhist temple in Yangsan, South Gyeongsang Province.
Contents
10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Tongdosa Temple4:40
Welcome to Tongdosa, a sanctuary of profound spiritual heritage nestled deep within the lush folds of Mount Yeongchuk. As your audio guide, I invite you to join me on a comprehensive journey through one of the most majestic and…
Listen in the app2The Dancing Wind and Chill Pine Path3:46
Before we reach the architectural heart of Tongdosa, we must first traverse the Mupung Hansong Ro, a magnificent one point six kilometer trail that serves as the temple's grand, natural vestibule. The name of this path translates…
Listen in the app3The One-Pillar Gate3:47
Emerging from the tranquil embrace of the pine forest, you now stand before the formidable structure known as the Iljumun, or the One Pillar Gate. This gate marks the formal, architectural boundary between the profane world and…
Listen in the app4Vulture Peak Hall in the Lower Courtyard3:47
Having passed through the entry gates, you find yourself in the lower courtyard, the first of Tongdosa's three distinct conceptual spaces. The architectural anchor of this area is the Yeongsanjeon, or the Vulture Peak Hall. …
Listen in the app5The Bowl-Offering Pagoda3:38
As we move slightly upward from the lower section, we enter the middle courtyard of Tongdosa. The atmosphere here shifts subtly. …
Listen in the app6The Main Hall without a Buddha3:41
We have now arrived at the architectural and spiritual zenith of Tongdosa, the upper courtyard. Standing before you is the Daeungjeon, the Main Hall. …
Listen in the app7The Diamond Altar of True Relics3:14
Walking around to the rear of the Main Hall, you arrive at the very heart of Tongdosa, the Geumgang Gyedan, or the Diamond Altar. This is what you were looking at through the glass window. …
Listen in the app8The Nine Dragon Pond3:20
Just a few steps away from the solemnity of the Diamond Altar, nestled quietly next to the Main Hall, lies a small, oval shaped body of water known as the Guryongji, or the Nine Dragon Pond. While it may appear modest in size,…
Listen in the app9The Courtyard of Fermentation and Peacocks at Seounam3:23
To complete our understanding of Tongdosa, we must venture beyond the main precinct and ascend into the surrounding mountains to visit one of its remarkable hermitages. A short drive or a scenic hike up the forested road brings…
Listen in the app10Closing3:07
As our journey through Tongdosa draws to a close, and we begin our descent back through the pine forest toward the secular world, let us take a moment to reflect on the profound narrative we have walked through today. This has…
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What is Tongdosa?
Tongdosa is a place in 양산시 with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 양산시 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Total length | 36 min 23 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.4881, 129.0647 |
| Last updated |