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		<title>Weird Gyeongju: The Wooden Fish Knocker of Bunhwangsa (분황사) Temple</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:03:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As one of the few architectural structures left standing from the Silla Dynasty, Bunhwangsa (분황사) Temple is one of the “must see” historical sites in Gyeongju.  Built in 634 C.E. by order of the legendary Queen Seondeok (선덕여왕), Bunhwangsa is most famous for its three-tiered pagoda.  Originally built as seven or nine tiers, the pagoda [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Slideshow:  Autumn in Namsan-dong (남산동) Village</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2011 04:44:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sherwin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[To be honest the Korean urban lifestyle doesn’t really do much for me.  Sure, I sometimes miss the art and culture, the night clubs and the convenience.  But after living in London, Berlin and Barcelona, there’s really not anything new that I get out of big cities in Korea.  All it takes is a walk [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fall Events in Gyeongju: Temple Food, Hallyu Dreams, Liquor and Rice Cake, Marathons and more</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Sep 2011 01:12:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sherwin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The official start of fall is less than a week away, meaning it’s time again for some of the best weather in Korea and its accompanying  frenzy of festivals.   Here in Gyeongju we can look forward to a few old favorites plus some changes and special events.  First off, both vegetarians and Buddhist culture aficionados [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Buddha&#8217;s Birthday (석가탄신일) at Yeongheungsa Temple (영흥사), May 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2011 06:50:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sherwin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In case you missed it the last few dozen times I’ve said it, let me just say again:  Buddha’s Birthday is my favorite holiday in Korea.  On Buddha’s Birthday, or “Seokgatanshinil” (석가탄신일) as it’s called in Korean, the Buddhist faithful hang lanterns bearing prayers and wishes all around the temples, which serve free vegetarian Bibimbap [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Zen Legends- Part 2:  Bodhidharma (달마) and the Severed Arm of Dazu Huike</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Feb 2011 01:26:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sherwin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Continued from part 1&#8230; Usually built in the mountains, a lot of folks enjoy visiting Korea’s Buddhist Temples for their relaxing atmosphere and serene architecture.  Appropriately, most temple buildings are decorated with mystical portraits of Bodhisattvas, pastoral images of the Ox Hearder Parable, or scenes from the life of the Buddha.   Occasionally though temple visitors [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Zen Legends- Part 1:  Why the Bodhidharma (달마) Came From the West</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2011 07:35:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sherwin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In Korean Seon (선) Buddhism (Ch. “Chan”, Jap. “Zen”) practitioners often meditate on paradoxical or nonsensical riddles known as koans (공안 or “ kong-an” in Korean) to gain insight into the nature of thought, perception and reality.  One of the most famous of these riddles is “Why did the Bodhidharma (Kr. “Dalma” or달마) come from [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ancient Buddhas of the Shilla Dynasty: Part 2</title>
		<link>http://www.sherwinvjones.com/gyeongjublog/2010/12/ancient-buddhas-shilla-dynasty-part-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Dec 2010 01:40:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sherwin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Continued from Part 1&#8230; Avalokitesvara: The Bodhisattva of Mercy One of the key differences that evolved between Mahayana (Northern School) and Theravada (Southern School) Buddhism is the former’s belief in Bodhisattvas, or “Bosal” (보살) in Korean.  These are highly enlightened beings who have vowed to postpone their final enlightenment until all sentient beings on earth [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ancient Buddhas of the Shilla Dynasty: Part 1</title>
		<link>http://www.sherwinvjones.com/gyeongjublog/2010/12/ancient-buddhas-shilla-dynasty-part-1/</link>
		<comments>http://www.sherwinvjones.com/gyeongjublog/2010/12/ancient-buddhas-shilla-dynasty-part-1/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2010 08:11:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sherwin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Looking at the history of Gyeongju, it’s hard to underestimate the importance of Buddhism to the ancient Shilla Dynasty.  The acceptance of Buddhism by the Shilla in the 5th century C.E. brought an increased cultural exchange with China.  This coincided with the military rise of the Shilla Empire which ushered in the “Golden Age” of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>December Events in Gyeongju</title>
		<link>http://www.sherwinvjones.com/gyeongjublog/2010/12/december-events-in-gyeongju/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2010 02:46:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sherwin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are a few things going on in Gyeongju this month that I thought I’d mention here.  First, I recently heard that the Buddhist Art Majors at Dongguk University are currently holding an exhibit of their work at the Seorebol Cultural Center (서라벌 문화회관).  The Buddhist Art Program at Dongguk University is pretty unique as [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Gyeongju Shopping Guide: Part 2 What to buy?</title>
		<link>http://www.sherwinvjones.com/gyeongjublog/2010/11/gyeongju-shopping-guide-part-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Nov 2010 00:46:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sherwin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Continued from Part 1… If you’re shopping for gifts or personal mementos in Korea, there are a lot of options.  You could get something functional, like a hand-made tea pot or a brass ware dinner set.  Or, if you’re searching for something ornamental, take a look at the calligraphy scrolls or hand-carved wood work.  The [...]]]></description>
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