I mentioned a few weeks ago Dongguk University held it’s lantern-lighting ceremony in honor of Buddha’s Birthday on April 29th. As it turned out, the 29th was also declared a National Day or Mourning in honor of the 46 sailors who died in the sinking of the “Cheonan” on March 26th. Unfortunately this meant all [...]
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18 May 10
12 May 10
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 [...]
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Posted in Buddhist culture, Bulguk-dong, Gyeongju, Statues & carvings, Temples & shrines, Tips for tourists, holidays
Tagged ancient carvings, architecture, Buddha's Birthday, Buddhism, Bulguksa, Golgulsa, Gyeongju, holidays, lantern parade, Seokkuram, Seonmudo, sights to see, Spring, temples, Tips for tourists, video
Tagged ancient carvings, architecture, Buddha's Birthday, Buddhism, Bulguksa, Golgulsa, Gyeongju, holidays, lantern parade, Seokkuram, Seonmudo, sights to see, Spring, temples, Tips for tourists, video
26 Apr 10
We’re almost to the end of April which means we’re just a month away from my favorite Korean Holiday: Buddha’s Birthday, or Seokgatanssinil (석가탄신일). This year Buddha’s Birthday falls on Friday, May 21st and all of the temples around town are getting ready to hang their lanterns. As a Buddhist school, Dongguk University is preparing [...]
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Posted in Buddhist culture, Festivals, Gyeongju, Tips for tourists, holidays
Tagged Buddhism, Dongguk University, fesitvals, fireworks, Gyeongju, holidays, lantern parade, Spring
Tagged Buddhism, Dongguk University, fesitvals, fireworks, Gyeongju, holidays, lantern parade, Spring
7 Mar 10
After living in Spain for two years, I’ve come to love any festival involving fire. Maybe it’s my inner pyromaniac, or the fact that burning things is generally illegal in my country. It seems the Spanish can’t have a festival without fireworks, bonfires, or setting something or other on fire… and the Spanish have a [...]
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Posted in Dongcheon-dong, Festivals, Gyeongju, Hwangnam-dong, Korean culture, Tips for tourists
Tagged bonfire, fesitvals, Full moon, Gyeongju, holidays, Tips for tourists
Tagged bonfire, fesitvals, Full moon, Gyeongju, holidays, Tips for tourists
14 Nov 09
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.
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Posted in Buddhist culture, Bulguk-dong, Gyeongju, Temples & shrines, Tips for tourists
Tagged Buddhism, Bulguksa, fesitvals, Gyeongju, holidays, temples, video
Tagged Buddhism, Bulguksa, fesitvals, Gyeongju, holidays, temples, video
