The main hall that enshrines Sakamuni Buddha
In front of the Dabo Pagoda and Seokga Pagoda is the main building of the temple.
In the building is enshrined Sakyamuni Buddha, the founder of Buddhism.
There is a stone lantern in front of the building. Every temple has such stone fixtures which are meant to shine a light and illuminate where Buddha is.
Before we take a look at the statue of Sakyamuni Buddha, let's first look at the edges of the curvy roof.
On the left end is a dragon with a ball in its mouth. On the right side is a carving of a dragon with a fish sticking out of its mouth.
Pictures of a dragon with a ball in its mouth are commonly found throughout the East, but a dragon with a fish is unusual.
The dragon on the right is holding a fish in its mouth, instead of a ball, to deliver a Buddhist message.
In buddhism, fish, which sleep with their eyes open, symbolize the wakefulness of Sakyamuni Buddha to save the people of the world.
Now let's go inside the building.
There are three buddhist statues inside, and the one at the center is Sakyamuni Buddha.
Sakyamuni Buddha was a saint who attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree, started Buddhism and spread his teachings around the world. In Buddhism, it is said that anyone can reach sainthood once they attain enlightenment, which, of course, is not easy.
Why don't we now head to the Museol Hall, a building where the words of Buddhism were taught.
The Museol Hall is located behind the main hall.
Bulguk Temple: Daewungjeon
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