Seonamsa
선암사
Contents
10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Seonamsa4:59
Welcome to the eastern slopes of Jogyesan mountain. Before you lies Seonamsa, a place often described as the most quintessential and authentic Buddhist temple in all of Korea. …
Listen in the app2Seungseongyo Bridge and Gangseollu4:32
As we proceed along the gently winding valley path, the sound of the rushing stream grows more pronounced. Soon, a magnificent architectural vision reveals itself through the trees. …
Listen in the app3Samindang Pond4:22
Just past the pavilion, as the path continues to curve gently to the right, we encounter a serene and highly unusual body of water. This is Samindang, a pond that holds immense doctrinal significance hidden within its tranquil…
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Continuing upward along the path, we soon arrive at the formal architectural entrance to the temple precinct itself. This is Iljumun, the One Pillar Gate. …
Listen in the app5The Courtyard of Twin Pagodas4:28
Stepping out from the shadow of the Manseru pavilion, the grand central courtyard of Seonamsa suddenly opens up before us. It is a space of breathtaking symmetry and profound stillness. …
Listen in the app6Daeungjeon (Main Hall)4:21
Directly behind the ancient stone pagodas stands the spiritual heart of Seonamsa. This is Daeungjeon, the Main Hall, a structure designated as Treasure Number thirteen hundred and eleven. …
Listen in the app7The Historic Restroom (Cheukgan)4:13
We now step away from the grand halls of worship to examine a structure that speaks to the daily, grounded reality of monastic life. To the side of the main precinct, nestled quietly among the trees, is the Seonamsa Cheukgan, or…
Listen in the app8Wontongjeon and Daebokjeon Signboard4:19
As we move behind the Daeungjeon and navigate through the dense cluster of halls including the Jijangjeon, Josajeon, Buljojeon, and Palsangjeon which are arranged like a protective folding screen we come upon a breathtaking…
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Emerging from the secluded courtyard of the Wontongjeon, we arrive at the rear boundary of the temple's central precinct. Here, growing along the ancient stone pathways, is a living monument of extraordinary significance. …
Listen in the app10Closing3:19
As we conclude our extensive exploration of Seonamsa and begin our descent back toward the secular world, it is essential to reflect on the totality of what we have witnessed. We have not merely walked through a collection of old…
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What is Seonamsa?
Seonamsa is a place with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 10 |
| Total length | 43 min 24 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 34.9966, 127.3311 |
| Last updated |
