Yesterday, I showed you the beautiful exterior of the Jogyesa temple in Seoul. We had a chance to peak inside the interior of the Great Hero Hall on our quick visit. First we had to take off our shoes.
The hall was full. Many people were chanting and bowing so we did not have a chance to explore much of the temple interior. But even from the sides, the Buddha triad was stunning. They represent the Sakyamuni Buddha in the center, Amitabha Buddha to the right and Bhaisaiya Buddha(Medicine Buddha) to the left. The hall is known as the Great Hero Hall because it enshrines the Buddha Sakyamuni. The Buddha Sakyamuni is known as a great hero because he overcame greed, hatred, and delusion and is their original teacher. There is also a smaller wooden statue of the Sakyanumi Buddha in the hall.
Too quickly it was time to leave. It gave us just a taste of all there is to see in Seoul. Here are a few more pictures of the interior of the temple.
Amitabha Buddha
Comments (5)
Can't get over the massiveness of the deities. A beautiful place.
Posted by Barb Cabot | March 9, 2010 5:36 AM
Posted on March 9, 2010 05:36
Very amazing. I echo Barb's comments, those Buddhas are massive! Must be incredible to see in person.
Posted by Anne | March 9, 2010 9:28 AM
Posted on March 9, 2010 09:28
Great shots, Marta.
Posted by Candi | March 9, 2010 5:06 PM
Posted on March 9, 2010 17:06
That is stunning, Marta!
Posted by sandrac | March 9, 2010 6:48 PM
Posted on March 9, 2010 18:48
The shoes look like a party in Hawaii!
Posted by girasoli | March 16, 2010 7:20 PM
Posted on March 16, 2010 19:20