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Magicians Assistant (마술사의 조수) wanted (female) - Temporary

Fri, 2023-02-10 22:35
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안녕하세요! 

마술사의 조수를 찾습니다. I am visiting Korea for TWO weeks in June, and I need someone to help me with my magic during this time. 요구 사항은 다음과 같습니다:

1) Age: 40-50

2) Must love magic!
3) Good English ability

4) High energy

5) Fun personality :)

당신이 관심이 있다면 저에게 연락하십시오.

Thank you!

- 마술사 안민수 ("Doug Roy")

 

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If the GOP and MAGA go Bananas over Every Chinese Spying Attempt, We’ll Fall into a Cold War with China even Faster than We are Now

Fri, 2023-02-10 16:48

The GOP’s response was grossly exaggerated and hypocritical. Yes, the balloon was bad, but it did not nearly justify MAGA’s weeks of fear-mongering and alarmism.

We’re already sliding toward a cold war with China. Let’s not charge into it, though, by overreacting to every coming Chinese provocation. There will a lot of these sorts of incidents as Chinese power continues to grow. So we need to learn how to contain and manage them, not over-react every time they happen.

This essay is re-post of an essay I just published with Channel News Asia. I am in the US at the moment, and the hysteria over this on the news here was pretty startling. I am not sure how many Americans realize just how much spying, intelligence-gathering, hacking, satellite coverage, and so on the US government also does.

In fact, the US actually flew spy planes – the U2 – over the Soviet Union until 1960. So everyone should relax. This is the sort of thing great powers do to each other. It is the sort of thing the US would do and then deny if it got caught.

This doesn’t mean it’s unimportant. We should devote resources to detecting these balloons in the future, and ideally shoot them down before the reach US soil and cause a falling-debris problem.

That the Trump administration looked the other way on three past Chinese balloon overflights tells you all you need to know about the hypocrisy of Fox, Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio, and so on. Biden has had a decent presidency, and the GOP is desperate to find something to tar him with for 2024 – this balloon, Hunter Biden, tech ‘shadow-banning,’ etc. Last week’s MAGA freak-out is about 2024, not national security.

After the jump is the essay in its original, pre-edited form:

For the last few days, Americans were transfixed by the weird spectacle of a Chinese surveillance balloon traversing the country. The balloon was only shot down after it drifted over the ocean, for fear of debris falling on people. It is unclear what intelligence China might have gleaned. There is concern that it identified US missile silos, but these are large, obvious targets the Chinese probably knew about already. The Defense Department also claimed to learn about Chinese intelligence-gathering by studying the balloon. In the end, it probably was not that important.

The Chinese claimed that it was a weather balloon which went astray. This is almost certainly a lie. The Chinese have sent other surveillance balloons toward the US in the past few years. And trying to spy on peer competitors is exactly the sort of thing rising superpowers do. So this event should not be too surprising, even if it is obviously unwelcome for the Americans. Hence, it need not lead to a Sino-American crisis unless we let it.

Great Powers Spy on Each Other

It should surprise no one that large, powerful countries engage in surveillance and even sabotage against other states. The United States has done this for decades against its various opponents, and sometimes even against partners and allies. The most curious part of this event, rather, was the balloon’s very public appearance over the US mainland. Even regular people with standard cameras with zoom lenses could see it. Unsurprisingly, this provoked a lot of popular comment and news coverage, which is very unusual in the world of spying and intelligence. One wonders if stirring up a national debate in the US was the Chinese purpose, because it was almost inevitable that the balloon would be seen.

The protracted nature of the event predictably provoked partisan political commentary about Chinese intentions. Donald Trump, running for president yet again, naturally weighed in to stir up controversy. Hawks framed the balloon as an incursion, and this very public incident will only harden the congealing anti-Chinese consensus in Washington, especially Congress. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken felt compelled to cancel his imminent visit to Beijing. There was little admission in the US media debate though that the US does this sort of thing too.

The most famous analogous incident is the American use of high-altitude, ‘U2’ spy planes over the Soviet Union during the early years of the Cold War. The Soviets even managed to shoot down a U2 and stage a show trial of its pilot, Francis Gary Powers, in 1960. Like China last week, the first American response was to claim that aircraft was on a weather operation. In 1962, Cuba shot down another U2 in the midst of the missile crisis. Similarly, the US routinely flies surveillance planes near the legal airspace limits of North Korea and China. One of those planes was struck by a Chinese fighter jet in 2001 and its crew captured. American intelligence-gathering against Iran is also aggressive.

A Containable Incident

This history should caution against over-reaction. As two large, wealthy, militarily powerful states with different ideologies, competition between the US and China is all but inevitable. Intelligence-gathering, spying, hacking, satellite coverage, and so on are part of this. These create friction points. Inevitably some spies and surveillance crews get caught, leading to awkward denials, exhibitions of wreckage, and prisoner swaps. These events are tense, creating genuine geopolitical risk, which is likely why they are memorialized in Hollywood’s regular stream of spy movies.

But critically, these altercations are also manageable. Across the forty-five years of the Cold War, intelligence-gathering never lead to an outbreak of conflict nor decisively tilted the military balance against the US or USSR. (This where spies movies, with their dramatic, world-altering stakes, frequently go wrong.) Both sides recognized that both were spying. While these created many ostensible breaches of international law, the Americans and Soviets were cautious in exploiting the resulting tension. The Soviets, for example, wisely returned Powers in time to the United States, and President John Kennedy rejected pressure from the US military to strike Cuba after the 1962 U2 shootdown.

Current US President Joe Biden should do the same. If he draws a sharp, public redline against China over this incident, he will eventually be shown up as a hypocrite because the US is almost certainly spying on China in inappropriate ways too. A redline would also back Biden into a corner where he would be committed to escalation if China does something like this again. That is a dangerous course given the commonality of spying. This is just something both sides must learn to live with if they are going to avoid – as they should – a superpower clash over something as trivial as a spy balloon.

Hold Off a Sino-US Cold War as Long as Possible

The US and China are sliding into a cold war. This is widely accepted in the scholarly community, and the US foreign policy community in Washington has turned sharply against China in the last few years. The harsh rule of President Xi Jinping, his crackdown on Hong Kong, bullying of China’s neighbors, and dissembling on covid have deeply alienated western elites.

But just because a cold war is likely does not mean we encourage it. We should try as best we can to prevent incidents like this balloon shootdown from worsening tensions. A Sino-US cold war, however inevitable, will still be a disaster we should try hard to avoid. China’s economic ability to sustain a global shadow conflict with the US is far greater than the Soviet Union’s. A twilight struggle with China could last decades and be hugely dangerous. So let’s not overreact to the balloon; instead, let’s learn to contain and manage these types of regular incidents.

Robert E Kelly
Assistant Professor
Department of Political Science & Diplomacy
Pusan National University

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Canadian visitor to S. Korea

Fri, 2023-02-10 04:28
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Hello,

I currently live in Ontario, Canada. I will be in Seoul next month {March 2023}. I will be also traveling to Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam but my main interest is in Korea. I will fly to Seoul, then travel to Thailand and then back to Seoul. I love the Korean culture and would like to learn much more about it. I would also like to travel around Korea. I am very fond of Korean movies.

I am looking for a travel buddy/tour guide to accompany me.If you are interested in traveling to Thailand and Cambodia that would be great as well. I am a mature adventurous woman. 

Thank you.

Yvonne

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Experienced Native Instructor available from February 2023

Fri, 2023-02-10 02:23
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I am a mature UK science graduate who has been living and working in South Korea since July 2003. 

I am seeking a new, ideally more adult-oriented opening for the end of February/beginning of March 2023. All of my required documents are deposited with the immigration office system and I have a current E2 visa which expires in March.

Although I have been prepared to relocate around Korea in the past, the ideal position would be:

* in Gyeongsangnam-do, ideally in the Changwon area

* with a housing allowance rather than provided accommodation

* instructing adults - including university students and professions where my scientific background is a benefit to the students

* salary to be determined, but over the last six years this has always been ₩2,400,000 - ₩2,500,000 per month plus housing allowance

I would prefer to sign the accommodation contract and manage payments myself.

Please note that although there appears to be a lot of experience relating to children in my resume, I do not consider them to be my prime teaching target. Also, I do not have kindergarten experience and would not wish to do phonics or literature. 

However, I am certainly open to persuasion regarding employment conditions (especially location) where a sufficiently compelling case can be made.

If you wish to contact me, please do so through this web site in the first instance. If calling, please text me first to identify yourself and to let me know that you are calling.

Eighteen years in Korea - and counting!

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Templestay – Golgulsa Temple (Gyeongju)

Thu, 2023-02-09 23:37
Golgulsa Temple in Gyeongju. Introduction to Temple

Golgulsa Temple, which means “Bone Cave Temple” in English, is located in eastern Gyeongju just down the road from Girimsa Temple. Golgulsa Temple was first built during the 6th century by the monk Gwangyu. Purportedly, the monk Gwangyu arrived back in Korea from India with some of his followers. After arriving, he decided to build Golgulsa Temple to emulate the cave temples in India.

Golgulsa Temple would continue to exist until the mid to late Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), when it was left in ruins after being destroyed by fire. Through a few twists and turns, the Golgulsa Temple that we know of today was rebuilt starting in 1989. Originally, the temple was Golgulam Hermitage, but it became a temple in its own right at this time. Now, Golgulsa Temple is best known for continuing the practice of Seonmudo, or “The Way of War for Seon” in English. The name Seonmudo was given in 1984 by the monk Jeogun. The full name for Seonmudo is “Bulgyo Geumgang Yeong Gwan – 불교금강영관” in Korean, and it plays an integral part of the Templestay program at Golgulsa Temple.

In total, Golgulsa Temple has one of the most active Templestay programs in Korea. In total, Golgulsa Temple conducts six different programs at their temple. These programs range in length and vary in activities. Some of the Templestay activities at Golgulsa Temple include Seonmudo training, meditation, a temple tour, and even archery and horseback riding. There seems to be a little bit of something for everyone.

For more on Golgulsa Temple.

Directions

From Gyeongju, you can board either Bus #100 or Bus #150 that heads towards Gampo. You can catch this bus across from the Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal. You’ll need to get off at the Andong-ri intersection and walk twenty minutes to get to the temple entrance. Just follow the signs along the way.

Templestay Programs

In total, Golgulsa Temple conducts an impressive six Templestay programs at their temple. These programs are the Special Weekend Templestay Program (2 Day, 1 Night), the Special Weekend Templestay Program (3 Day, 2 Night), the Moving Seon – Sunmudo! Program (2 Days, 1 Night), the Moving Seon – Sunmudo! Program (3 Days, 2 Nights), the Relaxation Templestay Program, and the Daytime Visit Templestay Program. Here are each of these programs’ schedules:

A: Special Weekend Templestay Program (2 Day, 1 Night) TimeTitle14:30-15:00Check-In 15:00-16:00Watching Seonmudo Demonstration 16:10-16:30Orientation16:30-17:40Seonmudo Training17:40-18:00108 Prostrations18:00-19:00Dinner21:00-00:00Bedtime TimeTitle05:00-05:30Get Up05:30-06:10Morning Chanting Service & Meditation06:10-06:30Walking Meditation06:30-7:30Breakfast09:00-11:30Hiking & Meditation Near a Mountain or a Beach11:30-12:00Lunch12:00-13:00Check-Out

(This schedule is subject to change)

B: Special Weekend Templestay Program (3 Day, 2 Night) TimeTitle14:30-15:00Check-In15:00-16:00Watching Seonmudo Demonstration 16:10-16:30Orientation 16:30-17:40Seonmudo Training17:40-18:00108 Prostrations18:00-19:00Dinner21:00-00:00Bedtime TimeTitle05:00-05:30Get Up05:30-06:00Morning Chanting Service & Meditation06:10-06:30Walking Meditation06:30-07:30Breakfast09:00-11:30Hiking & Meditation 11:30-12:30Lunch13:10-14:00Optional Activities – Archery (extra fee – 10,000 won), Horseback Riding (extra fee – 20,000 won)14:00-15:00Sitting Meditation15:00-16:30Watching Seonmudo Demonstration 16:30-17:40Seonmudo Training17:40-18:00108 Prostrations18:00-19:00Dinner21:00-00:00Bedtime TimeTitle05:00-05:30Get Up05:30-06:10Morning Chanting Service & Sitting Meditation06:10-06:30Walking Meditation06:30-09:00Breakfast09:00-11:30Hiking & Meditation 11:30-12:00Lunch 12:00Check-Out

(This schedule is subject to change)

The temple facilities at Golgulsa Temple. (Picture courtesy of the Templestay website). More of the temple facilities at Golgulsa Temple. (Picture courtesy of the Templestay website). C: Moving Seon – Sunmudo! Program (2 Days, 1 Night)

It’s unclear as to what this program includes, as the Golgulsa Temple entry on the website for the Templestay Program doesn’t specify. Perhaps it’s similar to the 2 night, 3 days program of the same name.

D: Moving Seon – Sunmudo! Program (3 Days, 2 Nights) TimeTitle14:30-15:00Check-In15:00-16:10Seonmudo Demonstration & Korean Traditional Arts Performance16:10-16:30Orientation16:30-17:40Seonmudo Training17:40-18:00108 Prostrations18:00-19:00Dinner21:00-00:00Bedtime TimeTitle05:00-05:30Get Up05:30-06:10Early Morning Buddhist Service & Sitting Meditation06:10-06:30Walking Meditation06:30-07:30Breakfast09:00-10:30Seonmudo Training10:30-11:00Morning Buddhist Service (Optional)11:00-12:00Tea Time with a Buddhist Monk12:00-12:00Lunch13:10-14:00Optional Activities – Archery (extra fee – 10,000 won), Horseback Riding (extra fee – 20,000 won)14:00-15:00Sitting Meditation 15:00-16:30Watching Seonmudo Demonstration16:30-17:40Seonmudo Training17:40-18:00108 Prostrations18:00-19:00Dinner21:00-00:00Bedtime TimeTitle05:00-05:30Get Up05:30-06:10Early Morning Buddhist Service & Sitting Meditation06:10-06:30Walking Meditation06:30-07:30Breakfast09:00-10:30Seonmudo Training10:30-11:00Morning Buddhist Service (Optional)11:00-12:00Tea Time with a Buddhist Monk12:00-12:30Lunch12:30Check-Out

(This schedule is subject to change)

Seonmudo artwork that adorns the Daejeokgwang-jeon Hall at Golgulsa Temple E: Relaxation Templestay Program TimeTitle14:30-15:00Check-In15:00-16:10Seonmudo Demonstration16:10-16:30Orientation 16:30-17:40Seonmudo Training17:40-18:00108 Prostrations18:00-19:00Dinner19:00-21:00Take a Rest21:00-00:00Bedtime TimeTitle05:00-05:30Get Up05:30-60:00Early Morning Buddhist Service & Sitting Meditation06:10-06:30Walking Meditation06:30-07:30Breakfast09:00-11:00Seonmudo Training11:00-12:00Tea Time with a Buddhist Monk12:00-12:30Lunch12:30Check-Out

(This schedule is subject to change)

F: Daytime Visit Templestay Program TimeTitle12:50-13:10Check-In13:10-14:00Archery14:00-15:00Meditation15:00-16:30Watching Seonmudo Demonstration 16:30-17:40Seonmudo Training17:40-18:00108 Prostrations (Optional)18:00-18:30Dinner & Check-Out

(This schedule is subject to change)

Temple Information

Address: 101-5 Girim-ro, Munmudaewang-myeon, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea

Tel: 054-775-1689

E-mail: [email protected]

Fees

Special Weekend Templestay Program (2 Day, 1 Night) – adults – 80,000 won; students (up to 18 years of age) – 80,000 won; pre-schoolers – 80,000 won

Special Weekend Templestay Program (3 Day, 2 Night) – adults – 160,000 won; students (up to 18 years of age) – 160,000 won; pre-schoolers – 160,000 won

Moving Seon – Sunmudo! Program (2 Days, 1 Night) – adults – 80,000 won; students (up to 18 years of age) – 80,000 won; pre-schoolers – 80,000 won

Moving Seon – Sunmudo! Program (3 Days, 2 Nights) – adults – 160,000 won; students (up to 18 years of age) – 160,000 won; pre-schoolers – 160,000 won

Relaxation Templestay Program – adults – 80,000 won; students (up to 18 years of age) – 80,000 won; pre-schoolers – 80,000 won

Daytime Visit Templestay Program – adults – 50,000 won; students (up to 18 years of age) – 50,000 won; pre-schoolers – 50,000 won

*The cancellation policy is as follows: 3 days before: 100% refund; 2 days before: 50% refund; 1 day before: 10% refund; the day of the reservation there is no refund.

Links

Reservations for the Special Weekend Templestay Program (2 Day, 1 Night)

Reservations for the Special Weekend Templestay Program (3 Day, 2 Night)

Reservations for the Moving Seon – Sunmudo! Program (2 Days, 1 Night)

Reservations for the Moving Seon – Sunmudo! Program (3 Days, 2 Nights)

Reservations for the Relaxation Templestay Program

Reservations for the Daytime Visit Templestay Program

The Rock-carved Seated Buddha at Golguram Hermitage, which is Korean Treasure #581.—

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Share House. 1min from PNU Main Gate.

Thu, 2023-02-09 05:08
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It is a share house very close to the main gate of Pusan National University.

This share house is Clean, All Remodeled, full furnished.

Deposit: 3 million won
Monthly rent: 400,000 won (including water bill, electricity, gas, Internet, TV, and Wi-Fi usage fees)

A six-month contract is possible.

You can write a contract in real estate, so you can make a safe contract. The brokerage fee is free. You don't have to speak Korean because you have someone to help you translate. If you want, I will issue an English contract.

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Manboksa-ji Temple Site – 만복사지 (Namwon, Jeollabuk-do)

Wed, 2023-02-08 23:25
The Flagpole Supports at Manboksa Temple Site in Namwon, Jeollabuk-do. Temple Site History

The Manboksa-ji Temple Site is located in Namwon, Jeollabuk-do to the south of Mt. Girinsan (238.9 m). It’s believed that the temple was first built during the reign of King Munjong of Goryeo (r. 1046-1083). At the time of its construction, the temple was quite large in size. According to records, there was a five-story wooden pagoda and a two-story main hall at the temple. And inside the two-story main hall stood a ten metre tall Buddha statue made of bronze. The temple was also used as a backdrop for one of Kim Si-seup’s (1435-1493) stories, Manboksa jeopogi, in the Geumo Sinhwa. Eventually, the temple was destroyed at the same time that the Namwonseong Fortress fell during the Imjin War (1592-1598) in 1597. Since then, the temple hasn’t been restore.

More recently, and from 1979 to 1985, there were seven excavations conducted at the Manboksa-ji Temple Site by the Jeonbuk National University Museum. During this time, the foundations for the various shrine halls, gates, and corridors were discovered. Also discovered on the temple grounds were celadon, white porcelain, and several roof tiles from the Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392). And rather interestingly, the layout of the Manboksa-ji Temple Site follows the Goguryeo-style of temple layouts, which gives a greater insight into this style of temple. In total, the temple site is some 3,200 pyeong in size, or 10578.5 m2.

In total, the Manboksa-ji Temple Site is home to four Korean Treasures, and the temple site itself is classified as a Historic Site. The four Korean Treasures are the Five-Story Stone Pagoda at Manboksa Temple Site, which is Korean Treasure #30; the Stone Pedestal at Manboksa Temple Site, which is Korean Treasure #31; the Flagpole Supports at Manboksa Temple Site, which is Korean Treasure #32; and the Stone Standing Buddha at Manboksa Temple Site, which is Korean Treasure #43.

The Flagpole Supports at Manboksa Temple Site and the Manboksa-ji Seokinsang at the Manboksa-ji Temple Site from 1934. (Picture courtesy of the National Museum of Korea). Temple Site Layout

You first enter the temple site grounds from the west. And the first thing to greet you at the Manboksa-ji Temple Site is the Manboksa-ji Seokinsang, or the “Manboksa-ji Stone Statue of a Man” in English. Originally, it was part of a pair some four metres south of the Dangganjiju (flagpole supports). However, since one was so near the road, it was moved to its present location inside the temple site grounds. The stone statue is a square column; however only three of the sides were used to construct the statue’s design. The head of the statue is circular in shape and the eyes protrude out from its head. This gives the statue an angry appearance. The torso of the body is left unclothed, and the right hand is clenched. It’s unclear what it holds in this hand. The clothes have pleats, and the statue has no pedestal. In total, the statue stands some 5.5 metres in height, as it scowls over the rest of the temple site grounds.

A little bit further to the east, but still hugging the roadside embankment, you’ll find the first of the four Korean Treasures at the temple site: the Flagpole Supports at Manboksa Temple Site (T #32). Traditionally, these flagpole supports were used to hoist flags during special Buddhist ceremonies or prayers near the entrance of a temple. The flagpoles were supported by two stone supports. In Korean, these are known as dangganjiju. These two supports are taller in size at the Manboksa-ji Temple Site. In total, each stone support has three holes on them for the flagpole to be affixed to. Since the bottom of the flagpole supports are buried underground, it’s impossible to know the exact size and design of the supports. The flagpole supports are roughly cut and uneven along their surfaces. And they lack any special adornments. Judging from their simplicity, it’s believed that these flagpole supports date back to the early Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392).

To the north of the Flagpole Supports at Manboksa Temple Site is the foundation for the entry gate. Beyond this is a seokdeung daeseok, which is a stone lantern base from the early Goryeo Dynasty. And beyond this is the large foundation for the five-story wooden pagoda. To the right of this central foundation for the former wood pagoda is the foundation for a auxiliary hall, and to the left of the pagoda foundation is yet another foundation for another auxiliary hall. The difference with the western shrine hall foundation is that it has the Stone Pedestal at Manboksa Temple Site, which is Korean Treasure #31, resting in the centre.

The Stone Pedestal at Manboksa Temple Site was designed to hold a statue of the Buddha. The pedestal is engraved with three hexagonal bases with a top, middle, and lower portion to it made from one piece of stone. On the six sides of the lower base, you’ll find the images of elephant eyes, which are joined by floral patterns. The middle part of the base, which is narrower than the other two sections of the pedestal, has short-pole patterns on its six sides. And the top part of the pedestal has a square-hole on top in which the statue of the Buddha would presumably be placed. Unfortunately, the top part of the pedestal’s lotus flower engravings have been damaged beyond repair during the subsequent centuries. The Stone Pedestal at Manboksa Temple Site is believed to have been produced during the 11th century, as it’s hexagonal shape is in contrast to the typical octagonal style of Unified Silla (668-935 A.D.).

To the rear of the three foundations for auxiliary shrine halls and the five-story wooden pagoda is the foundation for the main hall at the Manboksa-ji Temple Site. It’s to the right and rear of the main hall that you’ll find the two other Korean Treasures at the temple site. The first is the Five-Story Stone Pagoda at Manboksa Temple Site, which is Korean Treasure #30. It’s believed that this pagoda was built during the 11th century. The pagoda is quite slender in design, and the top part, above the fourth story of the structure, is missing; thus, leaving only four of the five original stories of the stone structure. The core stone of the first story of the main body is very tall, while those above the second story are comparatively shorter in height. The edges of the pagoda’s core stones are engraved with a pillar pattern. And the upward curve along the bottom of the roof stone gives the pagoda a look of a wooden structure. In total, this pagoda stands 5.75 metres in height. And in 1968, a sari reliquary was discovered inside the pagoda during its renovation.

In front of the Five-Story Stone Pagoda at Manboksa Temple Site rests just three partial stories to a stone pagoda that formerly stood at Manboksa Temple. And to the rear of the five-story pagoda, and housed inside a protective wooden pavilion, is the final Korean Treasure to be explored on the temple site grounds. Housed inside the wooden pavilion is the Stone Standing Buddha at Manboksa Temple Site, which is Korean Treasure #43. This image dedicated to the Buddha stands two metres in height, and it’s made from granite. There is some dispute among historians as to when the statue was first erected at Manboksa Temple. This image of the Buddha has a bald head, and it’s topped with an usnisa, which is a protruding part of the head that symbolizes supreme wisdom. This Buddha image also has a chubby oval face and features like the eyes, nose, and mouth that are natural in appearance. The right hand is held upward with the palm facing outwards. And the left hand of the image hangs down. Unfortunately, both hands are missing. As for the mandorla that surrounds the entire statue of the Buddha, the halo relief is carved with lotus petals and stems around the head, while the background features fiery reliefs. Near the shoulders of the Buddha are two accompanying smaller images of Buddhas on either side. The folds of the Buddha’s clothes are a bit clunky and unrefined. And on the backside of the mandorla is a relief of yet another Buddha.

To the rear of the protective wooden pavilion and the foundation for the main hall are three additional foundations probably for a lecture hall and dorms.

How To Get There

From the Namwon Intercity Bus Terminal, you can take Bus #4-101 or Bus #4-102 to get to the Manboksa-ji Temple Site. You’ll need to get off at the “Wangjeong-gyo stop” and then walk to the temple site. From where the bus drops you off, you’ll need to walk 5 minutes, or 340 metres, to get to the Manboksa-ji Temple Site.

You can take a bus or you can simply take a taxi from the Namwon Intercity Bus Terminal. The taxi ride will last 5 minutes over 2.2 km.

Overall Rating: 6/10

Temple sites are always a bit tricky to rate because either you love them or you hate them. For me, rather obviously, I love them, so I rate them as highly as I do. In addition to the Manboksa-ji Temple Site being classified as a Historic Site, it’s also home to four Korean Treasures, which are all stunning in their own right. Sometimes you’ll go to a temple site, and there’s nothing but foundation stones remaining. This isn’t the case at the Manboksa-ji Temple Site. In addition to the four Korean Treasures, there are other features like the Manboksa-ji Seokinsang, the partial pagoda, and the seokdeung daeseok, as well. There’s definitely a lot to appreciate at the Manboksa-ji Temple Site.

The Manboksa-ji Seokinsang at the entry of the western side of the temple site. The Flagpole Supports at Manboksa Temple Site near the busy roadside. The view of the Manboksa-ji Temple Site from the foundation of the former entry gate. The western auxiliary hall foundation. In the centre rests this Stone Pedestal at Manboksa Temple Site, which is Korean Treasure #31. A look towards the foundation of the five-story wooden pagoda and eastern auxiliary hall foundation, as well. The Five-Story Stone Pagoda at Manboksa Temple Site in the background with part of a pagoda in the foreground. A closer look at the Five-story Stone Pagoda at Manboksa Temple Site with the protective wooden pavilion in the background. The beautiful Stone Standing Buddha at Manboksa Temple Site, which is Korean Treasure #43, housed inside the protective wooden pavilion. The relief on the backside of the mandorla on the Stone Standing Buddha at Manboksa Temple Site. An up-close of the Stone Standing Buddha at Manboksa Temple Site. The view of the temple site from the main hall foundation. One more look up at the Manboksa-ji Seokinsang, or the “Manboksa-ji Stone Statue of a Man” in English, in the early morning light. —

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How this BTS member CREATED a Korean dialect | BTS Analyzed

Wed, 2023-02-08 15:28

After I did my first few episodes where I graded non-native Korean speakers in K-pop groups, many of you kept asking me to "grade" the BTS members. Since the BTS members are all native speakers, they speak Korean... well, like native speakers. So in this series I didn't "grade," but instead "analyzed" all 7 of the BTS members, starting with RM.

In this series I analyze how each of the members speak, including what common expressions they use, dialect, unique speech patterns, how they use politeness levels, and how their Korean sounds overall. There are 7 episodes (of course), and the first one is RM. Check it out here!

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Foldable and Height adjustable bike

Wed, 2023-02-08 04:36
Classified Ad Type: Location: Neighborhood: Busan StationContact person by email Foldable bike for sale 

This foldable bike is for sale. It can be used by both adults and kids (seat & handle adjustable). Very less used. The asking price is 110,000 (Negotiable). Comes with a bike helmet, lock, and lights. 

 

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Live Korean Class -- [Beginner] ~고 싶다 & ~래(요) "Want to"

Tue, 2023-02-07 23:40

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Liquid Arts Open Stage+39

Tue, 2023-02-07 11:49
Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2023 - 20:45Location: Event Type: 

From:  https://www.facebook.com/events/1239568936937677/

The Liquid Arts Open Stage is in its 23rd year providing performance opportunities to artists of all kinds in Busan and throughout the Korean Peninsula.

Poets, musicians, actors, comedians, dancers, filmmakers, and anyone with creative inclinations are invited to share their works with our attentive audience.

Early sign up can be done by sending an email to:

[email protected]

There will be 14 performance slots. 4 slots will be saved for walk-in performers.

Old school directions for those who need them: green line to stop 212 KSU/PKNU. Go up exit 3. Walk straight with Starbucks on your right. Turn right at the first street. Turn right at the next street. Turn right again at the first little alley. There’s a red Litre coffee shop on that corner. Walk straight back. It’s on the left.

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rotisserie/convection oven

Tue, 2023-02-07 07:00
Classified Ad Type: Location: Neighborhood: Contact person by email

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can meet/deliver 9depending on location....

010 4432 2282 or message ok

60,000 won OBO

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