There’s a hidden oasis in the heart of Seoul.<br /><br />My name is Nichola Gwon and I am an artist in Seoul.<br /><br />A 16-lane road, skyscrapers within the concrete jungle. <br /><br />I visit Bongeunsa temple whenever <br /><br />I want to escape from this complex environment. <br /><br />Bongeunsa is a Buddhist temple located right across from COEX, <br /><br />in the heart of the city. <br /><br />Built 1,200 years ago, Bongeunsa was once the biggest Buddhist temple in Seoul. <br /><br />You can feel the long history and its grandeur in various parts of Daeungjeon hall.<br /><br />In Pan Jeon, the oldest building in Bongeunsa, <br /><br />the woodblock books of the Buddhism scriptures are well preserved.<br /><br />On the way to a gigantic figure of Buddha, <br /><br />the mind feels with reverence while taking slow steps.<br /><br />The harmony created from nearby tall buildings, <br /><br />the forests and temples maybe an unfamiliar scene yet unique.<br /><br />Bongeunsa is a great resting area for Seoul citizens<br /><br />Now let us move on to another temple where we can have a different experience.<br /><br />Jogyesa is a temple that boasts hundreds of years of history.<br /><br />You can experience traditional Buddhist culture and mental training at Jogyesa.<br /><br />You can escape from your worries while you create Mandala designs in the salt. <br /><br />You can feel your mind at ease as you converse with the monk over a cup of tea.<br /><br />Let us watch the night sky of the temple in the urban center after sunset.<br /><br />The colorful lights from the city may be beautiful <br /><br />but the cozy lights of the temple also show a different beauty.<br /><br />Sound of the ringing bells spread throughout the concrete jungle.<br /><br />As we listen to the gentle ringing, <br /><br />our time spent in the temples will be long remembered with peace of mind. <br /><br />▶ 기사 원문 : http://www.ytn.co.kr/_sp/1209_201702131641461270<br />▶ 제보 안내 : http://goo.gl/gEvsAL, 모바일앱, 8585@ytn.co.kr, #2424<br /><br />▣ YTN 유튜브 채널 구독 : http://goo.gl/Ytb5SZ<br /><br />[ 한국 뉴스 채널 와이티엔 / Korea News Channel YTN ]
