Buddhist Architecture of Korea

Table of Contents

Foreword

1. History of Korea's Buddhist Architecture

1) Spread of Buddhism

2) Three Kingdoms Peried

3) Unified Silla Period

4) Goryeo Dynasty Period

5) Joseon Dynasty Period

2. From Cities to Mountains: Location and Design of Temple Sites

1) Selecting an Auspicious Site

2) Temple Layout

3) Along the Path

3. Approaching the Buddha: Inside a Temple

1) Primary Buddha Halls

2) Secondary Halls

3) Other Buildings, Belfries and Shrines

4) Pagoas and Budo

4. Temple Life: Pursuit of the Way

1) Within the Buddha Halls

2) Daily Routine of Monks

3) Rites and Ceremonies

5. Korea's Buddhist Temples: Vibrant Strongholds of Culture

1) Architecture and Worldview

2) Temples of Korea, China and Japan

3) Hidden Voices

6. Selected Korean Temples

1) Major Buddhist Sects in Korea and Distribution of Temples

2) Noteworthy Temples

Bibliography

Glossary

Index