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Tripitaka Koreana at Haeinsa Temple
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| The Haein-sa (temple) is one of the three main temples in South-Korea. Its name means "Reflection on a calm sea". It belongs to the Chogye Order, a Zen school of Buddhism. Haein-sa houses all the Buddhist texts carved on wooden blocks, symbols of the teachings. The blocks, known as Tripitaka Koreana, number 81.340 in total. Inscribed are the rules for monks, the teachings of the Buddha and the commentaries added down the ages. |
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Brief description of the World Heritage Site. |
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Read the general description of the World Heritage Site, find out about its preservation. |
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The Wikipedia profile of Haeinsa Temple. |
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The Wikipedia profile of Tripitaka Koreana. |
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Read the architecture review of the Haeinsa Temple and watch some splendid photos of it. |
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