I read that in the era of Koryo Buddhism continued
to be an integral part of the state ideology, @slowwalker.

Thanks to you, every day I get acquainted with Korean
culture and learn a lot of interesting sights about this country.
Thank you very much!

At the same time, the state control over the
Sangha was further strengthened:in 958, a system of examinations for monks was introduced.in this period were made of giant statues standing mi reuk-posal
(Maitreya), for example, a 10-metre image that are in the area Echomen County, Paegun .