Sataekjijeok, Lamenting The Flow of Time

[Narration]
This stele was erected by a noble of Baekje named Sataekjijeok. He held a senior governmental post which is similar to a modern prime minister.

[Tourist]
It looks like graph paper. There are many lines and letters. What does it all mean?

[Narration]
After his resignation, Sataekjijeok lamented the rapid passage of time. He then built a temple in order to devote the remainder of his life to Buddhism.

[Tourist]
He lived a wealthy, honorable life as a prime minister, so what did he regret?

[Narration]
Wealth and power are of little significance when you’re getting old and weak. Even a wealthy and powerful man, such as Sataekjijeok, regretted that time had passed so quickly. It is a life lesson for all of us.