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Templestay – Jikjisa Temple (Gimcheon, Gyeongsangbuk-do)
Jikjisa Temple is one of the oldest temples in Korea dating back to its founding in 418 A.D. by the monk Ado-hwasang. Jikjisa Temple is located in Gimcheon, Gyeongsangbuk-do at the base of Mt. Hwangaksan (1111.3 m). The name of the temple means “Finger Pointing Temple” in English, and there are three theories as to how the temple got its name. The first states that after first seeing the location, Ado-hwasang pointed to a spot on the mountain and said that a large temple should be built at its base. The second story states that in 936 A.D., Master Neungyeo, while reconstructing the temple, instead of using a ruler to measure the land and the construction materials, used his hands to measure. And the third story refers to the Seon Buddhism teaching of “pointing directly” to the Original Mind (Buddha Nature). Whichever might be true (if any), they only add to the overall mystique of Jikjisa Temple.
While originally much smaller in size, the temple was later rebuilt and expanded by the famed Jajang-yulsa (590-658 A.D.) in 645 A.D. The temple, at this time, was expanded to an impressive forty buildings. Later, and during the reign of King Taejo of Joseon (r. 1392-1398), the temple grew in size, once more, making it the largest in Korea at this time. However, during the destructive Imjin War (1592-1598), numerous monks from Jikjisa Temple, known as the Righteous Army, took up arms to defend the Korean Peninsula. As reprisal, Jikjisa Temple was destroyed by the invading Japanese. In 1602, and after the war had come to an end, Jikjisa Temple was rebuilt; but this time, with only twenty buildings.
More recently, and up until the 1980’s, Jikjisa Temple underwent numerous rebuilds and reconstruction. Now, Jikjisa Temple is one of the eight largest temples in Korea. In total, Jikjisa Temple is home to four Korean Treasures and five surrounding hermitages.
Jikjisa Temple conducts a single Templestay program. This program is a one night, two day program that follows a rather loose schedule, which allows visitors greater time for introspection and relaxation.
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DirectionsFrom the Gimcheon Train Station, you can catch local buses to the temple. You can catch Bus #11, Bus #111, or Bus #112 from the Intercity Bus Terminal that’s to the right of the train station parking lot. The bus ride should take anywhere from 10 to 20 minutes to get to Jikjisa Temple. You can take a bus, or you can simply take a taxi. And if you’re traveling in a group, perhaps this is a better alternative. The taxi ride should cost about 15,000 won. From where the bus drops you off at the bus stop, the walk up to the temple takes about 15 minutes.
Templestay ProgramJikjisa Temple conducts a single Templestay program at their temple. It’s a one night, two day program entitled A Little Comma in Your Mind (Relaxing Type) Program. It’s a freer program with less organized activities than some other Templestay programs. Here’s their schedule:
A: A Little Comma in Your Mind (Relaxing Type) Program TimeTitle15:00-15:30Arrival15:30-16:00Orientation16:00-16:40Temple Tour17:00-17:30Dinner17:45-18:00Watching a Four Dharma Instruments Performance18:00-18:20Buddhist Ceremony19:00-21:00Free Time21:00-04:00Bedtime TimeTitle06:00-06:20Breakfast06:40-08:00Hiking or Taking a Walk Around the Temple.08:00-10:00Free Time10:00-11:00Tidying Up11:00-11:20Filling Out an Evaluation Form on Your Experience11:30-11:50Lunch12:00-12:00Departure(This schedule is subject to change
The Templestay facilities at Jikjisa Temple. (Picture courtesy of the Templestay website). Temple InformationAddress: 95 Jikjisa-gil, Daehang-myeon, Gimcheon-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Republic of Korea
Tel: 010-6356-6084
E-mail: [email protected]
FeesA Little Comma in Your Mind (Relaxing Type) Program – adults – 60,000 won; students (up to 18 years of age) – 50,000 won; pre-schoolers – 30,000
*The cancellation policy is as follows: 7 days before: 100% refund; 4 days before: 60% refund; 2 days before: 30% refund; 1 day before the reservation date there is no refund.
LinksReservations for A Little Comma in Your Mind (Relaxing Type) Program
The Taegeuk symbol on a temple shrine hall at Jikjisa Temple. —Dale's Korean Temple Adventures YouTube
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TEXTBOOK Korean vs REAL Korean #2
Many were asking for a sequel to my first "Textbook Korean vs Real Korean" skit, so this time I met up with the Choi Sisters to deliver just that.
While all of the expressions shared are real, we also wanted to provide alternative, more natural versions (or at least more "casual" sounding alternatives) to each of our standard expressions. This isn't saying the standard way is wrong, only that it could be less natural or awkward when misused. If there's enough interest we could also do a part 3!
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Eunhasa Temple – 은하사 (Gimhae, Gyeongsangnam-do)
Eunhasa Temple, which means “Silver Water Temple” in English, is located in the foothills of Mt. Sineonsan (630.7 m), or “Fish Deity Mountain” in English in Gimhae, Gyeongsangnam-do. And the reason that Eunhasa Temple has this name is that Mt. Sineonsan used to be called Mt. Eunhasan. According to a legend, Eunhasa Temple dates back to the reign of King Suro of Geumgwan Gaya (?-199 A.D.), when it was built by the monk (and brother to Queen Heo), Jangyu-hwasang. What is more likely, and based upon earthenware found on the temple grounds, is that the temple dates back to the Three Kingdoms of Korea (18 B.C. – 660 A.D.), since Buddhism had yet to be introduced to the Gaya Confederacy (42-562 A.D.) at this time. When the temple was in fact first constructed, it was called Seonimsa Temple. During the Imjin War (1592-1598), and in 1592, the entire temple was destroyed by the invading Japanese. The Daeung-jeon Hall, which is the main hall at Eunhasa Temple, was rebuilt in 1629. Subsequently, Eunhasa Temple has been rebuilt and restored three additional times, including in 1649, 1801, and 2003. And in March, 1989, a forest fire broke out on Mt. Sineosan; fortunately, Eunhasa Temple was spared when very little else on the mountain was.
Temple LayoutYou first approach Eunhasa Temple up a winding road for about 400 metres, until you come to the temple parking lot. You’ll need to climb an uneven set of large stone stairs to make your way towards the main temple courtyard. Along the way, you’ll pass by a lotus pond with a bronze image of Gwanseeum-bosal (The Bodhisattva of Compassion) in the centre. Crossing over the fish-designed granite bridge, you’ll pass by a forested pathway to your right. Straight ahead, and up some more uneven stone stairs, you’ll pass through a gate with three doors. Having passed through this gate, you’ll enter into the lower temple courtyard at Eunhasa Temple.
In the lower courtyard, and to your immediate right, is a gift shop and tea house. Straight ahead is another temple parking lot. And to the far left, you’ll find the temple’s administrative office. But what is most memorable about the lower courtyard is the Jong-ru Pavilion that hovers over top of the lower courtyard. It’s doubly impressive with the imposing Mt. Sineosan off in the distance framing the entire temple grounds.
Up even more stairs, you’ll finally enter into the main courtyard at Eunhasa Temple. To your immediate left is the beautiful Jong-ru Pavilion that you were looking up at. The exterior is adorned with unusually designed dragon heads that are perched along the railing of the bell pavilion. And in the centre of the Jong-ru Pavilion is a beautiful Brahma Bell.
Next to the Jong-ru Pavilion, and up the last of the uneven set of stone stairs, is the Myeongbu-jeon Hall. The exterior walls are simply adorned in dancheong; however, the beautiful floral latticework that adorns the front of the shrine hall are exquisitely detailed both in form and colour. Stepping inside the Myeongbu-jeon Hall, you’ll find a green haired image dedicated to Jijang-bosal (The Bodhisattva of the Afterlife) on the main altar. And this central image is joined on either side by the Siwang (The Ten Kings of the Underworld). There are also a pair of Vajra Warriors at the entrances to the shrine hall.
Centrally located, and in the upper courtyard, are three more temple halls. The temple shrine hall in the centre is the Daeung-jeon Hall. This rather compact main hall is beautifully adorned both inside and out. The exterior walls are adorned with Buddhist-motif murals. Stepping inside, and rather oddly, you’ll find a large golden statue dedicated to Gwanseeum-bosal (The Bodhisattva of Compassion). This is peculiar because the main hall is a Daeung-jeon Hall, which is typically reserved for Seokgamoni-bul (The Historical Buddha). This image of Gwanseeum-bosal is adorned with a beautiful, ornate crown. There are various paintings inside the main hall. And adorning the interior walls are murals dedicated to Gwanseeum-bosal and Chilseong (The Seven Stars).
To the left of the Daeung-jeon Hall is the Samseong-gak Hall. One of the exterior walls of this shaman shrine hall is adorned with a life-like painting of a tiger. Stepping inside the Samseong-gak Hall, you’ll find three shaman murals hanging on the main altar. The central image is dedicated to Chilseong, while the images to the right and left are dedicated to Dokseong (The Lonely Saint) and Sanshin (The Mountain Spirit). The final mural housed in the Samseong-gak Hall is a painting dedicated to Jangyu-hwasang, the brother of Queen Heo.
And to the right of the Daeung-jeon Hall is the Nahan-jeon Hall. This compact shrine hall is dedicated to the Nahan (The Historical Disciples of the Buddha). Stepping inside the Nahan-jeon Hall, you’ll find an all-white image of Seokgamoni-bul on the main altar, who is joined by sixteen white images of the Nahan.
How To Get ThereYou can catch Bus #98 from the Gimhae Intercity Bus Terminal, which is next to the Royal Tomb of King Suro subway stop. Take this bus for 4.7 km until you arrive at Inje University. From Inje University you can get to the temple in one of two ways: first, you can either walk the 3 km hike up the hill; or second, you can take a taxi for about 5,000 won (one way).
Overall Rating: 7.5/10Eunhasa Temple is scenically located beneath the gray granite peaks of Mt. Sineosan. The beautifully adorned Jong-ru Pavilion, the majestic statue of Gwanseeum-bosal inside the main hall, and the shaman murals inside the Samseong-gak Hall are all something to keep an eye out for as is the lotus pond at the entry of Eunhasa Temple. Eunhasa Temple is one of those temples that seamlessly combines nature with temple shrine halls.
The entryway to the temple grounds. The statue of Gwanseeum-bosal (The Bodhisattva of Compassion) in the middle of the lotus pond at the entry of the temple grounds. The beautiful view towards the lotus pond. A look up towards a stone guardian. The Jong-ru Pavilion at Eunhasa Temple. One of the peculiar dragon heads that adorns the Jong-ru Pavilion. And the beautiful Brahma Bell inside the Jong-ru Pavilion. A look up towards the Daeung-jeon Hall. The construction of Eunhasa Temple. This mural adorns the exterior of the Daeung-jeon Hall. And a look inside the Daeung-jeon Hall at the main altar statue of Gwanseeum-bosal. The beautiful floral latticework that adorns the Myeongbu-jeon Hall. A look inside the Myeongbu-jeon Hall with a green haired image of Jijang-bosal (The Bodhisattva of the Afterlife) on the main altar. The Samseong-gak Hall at Eunhasa Temple. With a look inside the shaman shrine at a mural dedicated to Dokseong (The Lonely Saint). And a mural dedicated to Jangyu-hwasang inside the Samseong-gak Hall, as well. To the right of the Daeung-jeon Hall is the Nahan-jeon Hall. There was a ceremony taking place when I visited. —Dale's Korean Temple Adventures YouTube
"About to" ~락 말락 하다 & ~랑 말랑 하다 | Live Class Abridged
This Sunday I did a live stream all about the grammar form ~락 말락 하다, which is an advanced form. Where have you seen this form used before?
We also learned about the related form ~락 ~락, as well as ~랑 말랑 하다, and talked about its origins.
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Korean classes in February!
Busan's Korean Language Institute For Foreigners (KLIFF) is offering classes for everyone. Make a change by learning Korean this season. The teachers at KLIFF can help!
Think it takes a year to speak Korean well? Think again! In just a month we can get you speaking with the locals!
KLIFF is located in two convenient locations: PNU and Haeundae.
We have as many as 9 levels of Korean ability for you to choose from. We also offer special lectures targeted toward the Korean proficiency test.
We're open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and available Sunday, too!
Questions or need directions? Feel free to call us any time at 010-9108-6594, or email to [email protected]. You can also check us out at www.kliff.co.kr.
See the map below to our PNU location, call or see our website for Haeundae classes.
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Busan's Korean Language Institute For Foreigners (KLIFF) is offering classes for everyone. Make a change by learning Korean this season. The teachers at KLIFF can help!
Think it takes a year to speak Korean well? Think again! In just a month we can get you speaking with the locals!
KLIFF is located in two convenient locations: PNU and Haeundae.
We have as many as 9 levels of Korean ability for you to choose from. We also offer special lectures targeted toward the Korean proficiency test.
We're open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and available Sunday, too!
Questions or need directions? Feel free to call us any time at 010-9108-6594, or email to [email protected]. You can also check us out at www.kliff.co.kr.
See the map below to our PNU location, call or see our website for Haeundae classes.