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	<title>Gyeongjublog.com &#187; Bulguk-dong</title>
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		<title>A Korean obsession</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:03:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Paul Lawley-Jones</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Koreans who take up wood carving often seem to develop an obsession with certain parts of the body, particularly the penis.]]></description>
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		<title>Special Events for Buddha’s Birthday (석가탄신일): Friday, May 21st</title>
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Coming up in about a week and a half is my absolute favorite holiday in Korea: Seokga Tanshinil (석가탄신일), or Buddha’s Birthday.   Every temple in Korea celebrates Buddha’s Birthday one way or another.  Most hang lanterns, have special ceremonies and serve a special group lunch or dinner for parishioners.  A few of the larger or [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Legend of Asadal (아사달) and Asanyeo (아산여)</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you’ve had the pleasure of visiting Bulguksa temple (불국사), you’ve probably admired the twin masterpieces of Seokgatap (석가탑) and Dabotap (다보탑) pagodas in the main courtyard (if you haven’t yet, Dabotap is on the face side of the 10 won coin).  What you may not have known is that there is a tragic legend [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Buddha’s Birthday Lantern Parade</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:01:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sherwin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ok, so even though it’s over 6 months away, I’ve got to say something about my favorite Korean holiday: Buddha’s Birthday (Seoktanil).   On the night of Buddha’s Birthday, most major temples hold a lantern parade.  I’ve had the pleasure of catching it at several Buddhist temples over the years and I have to say it’s one of the coolest things I’ve experienced here in Korea.]]></description>
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