Boriam Temple - Namhae-do from ali on Vimeo.
Not too long ago I found myself at a Buddhist temple on the top of a mountain on an island in southern Korea. The intricacies of the temples, palaces, gates and other traditional architecture here are stunning, especially when one stops to think about the treacherous trek builders would have had to make in order to construct such masterpieces. This particular temple also had a very large and heavy looking bell. In addition to such traditional items, the site now features a side, drive-up exit. I must say it was a bit of a blow to finally make it, sweaty and panting, to the top only to see families in their lunar new year best running around and making a general ruckus. (sorry the video isnt the best. my camera is a camera, not a video recorder. who knew?)
Looking for a quieter location from which to view the scene, we chanced upon this rock covered with both leftover ice and tons of small statues. Perhaps it is indecent of me, but I couldn't help but think that these few below look like they are drowning. (note also that the lifeguard buddha has Lennon glasses).
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