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I carefully looked around the temple. The name of this temple was Kwanum Am. Kwanum means the goddess of mercy and Am means temple.
But the Am means small size of the Temple. Large size of temple was called as ‘Sa’. Usually Am is attached temple of main temple Sa in many cases. But here the Kwanum Am’s main building looks bigger than Donghak Sa which could be believed main Temple.
I began to look around the temple. At the corner of the temple I found an old traditional rice chest.
It was curious why this rice chest was placed at the corner of temple.
At another corner of the temple I met nun. Nun’s role in Buddhism is quite different from Sisters in Catholic church. Buddhist Nun has a same authority and play same role as a male Buddhist priest. They can preside over the all of ceremonies. There are no differences. Only one difference is the temple where they live. They are strictly seprated.
Here the Kwanum Am is a Nun’s temple. At that time a nun was talking about something with a visiter. I came closer to them.
Nun was explaining the reason of painting this gorgeous colour on the temple. Look the cloth of Nun, that was a kinds of nun’s convenient uniform.
She explained that the origin of this colour was going back to Shilla Dynasty. It might be the first time to mention about Shilla Dynasty. Shilla was the one of the oldest country and the longest kingdom. It had lasted for 992 years (57BC- 935AD). Shilla was the one of the longest kingdom in the world history. I wish to have a chance to post on Shilla Dynasty.
What I heard from Nun was the colour and the patterns were originated from Shilla Dynasty. Nun told that the colour of the Palace and the Temple of Shilla was painted in gold color base. And the patterns were also quite different from common temples. Patterns were very similar to that of Persia.
Nun guided me every corner of the temple to show me the patterns.
under the roof.
pole outside.
side bar of outside
These patterns are geometric style.
How did Shilla think to use these geometric patterns.
Patterns inside the temple were more colourful and beatiful.
I’d like to post next time.
I hope you enjoy it! Did you read the first part?Hello Friend @slowwalker! I am very curious to see all the details of your temples! Oriental culture is very elegant and beautiful! I also love to travel in historic places! Recently I visited the medieval fortress of Ackerman! I wrote today about the bandura music that I listened to at the medieval fortress! Enjoy with me! https://steemit.com/travel/@olga.maslievich/my-holiday-near-black-sea-in-the-south-of-ukraine-legend-of-the-girly-tower-bandura-music-sounds-near-the-medieval-fortress
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The Oriental people are so hospitious that they often arrange things to get a balance for luck and prosperity @slowwalker
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Those patterns are very beautiful and now I would love to read about Shilla Dynasty in detail. They seem to have great art and architecture.
I read your posts very easy. Thank you.
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I love geometric patterns. It is so beautiful and alluring that I feel like I'm in a trance just watching in awe.
I think Korean temples are my favourite since the architecture and design are amazing. (That may be a good post idea for me)
It is great to see that Nuns and Priests are treated the same and there is no disparity like in other religions.
Thanks for letting us know about Kwanum Am @slowwalker! :)
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a temple that has an incredible size of artwork, and I wonder why it does not get old or faded carving out of the colors of every corner of the temple, an amazing work of art, and man can not do that now, even if it may not last long...great post @slowwalker
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amazing and the historic place that marks on the memories of the past.@slowwaker upvoted...the temple details was based on oriental culture it's very nice and its so
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really amazing @slowwalker
Amazing photos and information! I like Buddhist temples. Thanks.
It's beautiful post @slowwalker ..I find these patterns and their colour scheme amazing and attractive.
awesome art and culture @slowwalker , im enjoying read this post :))
The patterns are beautiful and elegant. It is very surprising that people in the past were crafty and intelligent, so much that they were able to create such a masterpiece. And here we are, amazed by their work. Thanks for sharing this piece of history, @slowwalker
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It has been a pleasure, @slowwalker.
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Amazing photos as always!
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Interesting history lesson on a cool looking temple, never been to one myself so this was great for me.
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What you have shown to us is unique. Different than what we would see anywhere else in the world. That is what sets your posts apart from others.
Something unique and beautiful. With a story of history as well.
Thank you for your work.
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Great @slowwalker ....Amazing culture and temple... and beautifully captured.. thanks for sharing.....
It has been designed with a perfect techniques and unique style. Best thing about the temple is various colours are used and it look amazing. Thank you @slowwalker for showing us your beautiful monument of yoir country. I am enjoying it. Thumbs up 🖒
Those patterns are seriously beautiful
Especially the under roof one
How will they look when on other materials
Love this
I just love culture
We should protect them because the craftmanship then was superb
Thanks for sharing
thanks for your sharing , you let me know othere different culture !
Very beautiful designs in the Temple and the nun's status being the same as the priests in Buddism is interesting.
I'm so interested in learning about the Shilla Dynasty now @slowwalker! It's really amazing how they thought to use these geometric patterns in the temple, very impressed!
I like geometric drawings in architecture. Thank you, you always make me happy with your stories!
Wonderful pictures and story, really enjoyed this this post.
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Nice
very beautiful art
I like to read your post, you have a lot of knowledge with us. very nice temple. The post is very good where you also add pictures that explain the purpose of the contents of the post. good picture capture, good work, good day. applause !
I liked the explanations of the patterns on the outside of the temple. I can't wait to have a look and an explanation of the interior of the temple.
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Great pictures! Love all of the different temples.
epic stuff I cannot wait to see more like this! temples are the greatest thing.
I think that place saved many story for young generation. it has high value of art design. well done post and special upvote for you @slowwalker
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Thank you very beautiful temple.
I think every nation has its own geometric pattern art. The influence of other nations may indeed exist in this temple, for the Persian influence I think the color combination is more influential than the pattern@slowwalker Geometric ornamentation is a motif in ornament because it has been known since prehistoric times. Geometric motifs develop from the form of dots, lines, or parts that repeated up to complicated patterns.