Survey of Korean Buddhism and Temples
all articles by Brian Barry
originally published in the Korea Herald
June 15, 2002

History of Korean Buddhism

Gates to temples: From the secular world to Buddha Land

Percussion to liberate all beings

Busan Area:

Tongdosa Temple: The Home of Korean Buddhism

Beomeosa Temple: Frolicking Fish and Leaping Monks

Daegu Area:

Haeinsa: A Queen's Cure, Woodblocks, a Pilot, a Buddha

Bulguksa Temple & Seokguram Grotto: A Place to Leave Your Heart

Daejeon Area:

Beopjusa Temple: A Trove of Cultural Treasures

Donghaksa Temple: Memorial Services, Ups and Downs, and a Female Monk Center

Gwangju Area:

Songgwangsa Temple: A Crane Gives Birth to a Jewel

Unjusa Temple: Wishes of the Human Heart?

Jeonju Geumsansa Temple: Dedicated to Maitreya, the Future Buddha

Hwaeomsa Temple: Beautiful Buildings and Stunning Stonework

Seoul Area:

Jogyesa Temple: Where the Action Is

Doseonsa Temple: A Mountain Temple in the City