Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple
<p>Established in the 8th century on the slopes of Mount Toham, the Seokguram Grotto contains a monumental statue of the Buddha looking at the sea in the…
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Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple
35.7915° N, 129.3490° E
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<p>Established in the 8th century on the slopes of Mount Toham, the Seokguram Grotto contains a monumental statue of the Buddha looking at the sea in the <em>bhumisparsha mudra</em> position. With the surrounding portrayals of gods, Bodhisattvas and disciples, all realistically and delicately sculpted in high and low relief, it is considered a masterpiece of Buddhist art in the Far East. The Temple of Bulguksa (built in 774) and the Seokguram Grotto form a religious architectural complex of exceptional significance.</p>
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South Korea
35.79° N, 129.35° E
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