The smallest and most obscure Buddhist temple we have visited thus far, Myeongbeopsa is a hidden gem in the middle of a bustling city and is situated right next to Deokdongsan Neighborhood Park. Myeongbeopsa is…
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This Buddhist temple is not as well-known as Gakwonsa or even Simboksa, but it is absolutely worth a visit if you’re in Pyeongtaek. With beautiful grounds, incredible statues, and an interesting legend behind it, this…
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I know there have been no shortage of life-updates these days. I’ve been keeping the ol’ blog (and subsequently Facebook) pretty up to speed on our most recent adventures (including two different Buddhist temples and…
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Nestled in the forested hills just outside of Cheonan sits Gakwonsa (sometimes Romanized as: Gagwonsa) – a Buddhist Temple that is home to one of the largest seated Buddhas in South Korea. If you’re only…
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I’ve got to be honest, I’ve had a hard time coming up with a bucket list for South Korea. Not because there is very little to do (in fact, I think the exact opposite is…
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