2-2014
Samgwangsa Temple is an absolute must see especially leading up to Buddha’s birthday. This year the Samgwangsa Temple Lantern Festival started on May 5th and will end on May 17th, Buddha’s birthday. To celebrate Buddha’s birthday thousands of brightly coloured lanterns are strung up all across Busan. These lanterns symbolize the celebration of Buddha’s birth, many in the shape of lotus flowers, one of Buddhism’s recognized motifs. The Samgwangsa Temple Lantern Festival is featured on CNN’s list of “50 Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Korea.”
As we approached the temple, located up a very steep hill, we were completely blown away at the countless amount of lanterns covering all areas of the temple grounds. Not to mention the beautiful large temples themselves, which over look the city. The lanterns vary in size, shape and colour, making every part of the temple a new sight to see. We decided it would be best if we visited the temple twice during the same day, that way we could experience the temples and lanterns in the light of day and lit up at night. It ended up being a breezy sunny afternoon; perfect for highlighting all the vibrantly coloured lanterns and watching them blow in the wind. The atmosphere was so calm and tranquil. It was a very comforting feeling that made us never want to leave. We explored all the structures and grounds from top to bottom, sometimes retracing our steps just to see them one more time.
We eventually left for dinner and then returned to a much more congested temple. The grounds were being filled with families by the bus load. The temples were glowing so brightly, it was almost too much for our eyes to take in. The mood definitely shifted from being calm and tranquil to a more cheerful and enlivening atmosphere. It was invigorating!
How to get there: Take bus No. 5 (or 81 according to google) across from Seomyeon subway station exit 11. Approximately 20 minutes.
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As we approached the temple, located up a very steep hill, we were completely blown away at the countless amount of lanterns covering all areas of the temple grounds. Not to mention the beautiful large temples themselves, which over look the city. The lanterns vary in size, shape and colour, making every part of the temple a new sight to see. We decided it would be best if we visited the temple twice during the same day, that way we could experience the temples and lanterns in the light of day and lit up at night. It ended up being a breezy sunny afternoon; perfect for highlighting all the vibrantly coloured lanterns and watching them blow in the wind. The atmosphere was so calm and tranquil. It was a very comforting feeling that made us never want to leave. We explored all the structures and grounds from top to bottom, sometimes retracing our steps just to see them one more time.
We eventually left for dinner and then returned to a much more congested temple. The grounds were being filled with families by the bus load. The temples were glowing so brightly, it was almost too much for our eyes to take in. The mood definitely shifted from being calm and tranquil to a more cheerful and enlivening atmosphere. It was invigorating!
How to get there: Take bus No. 5 (or 81 according to google) across from Seomyeon subway station exit 11. Approximately 20 minutes.
T&A
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Samgwangsa Temple (삼광사): Buddha’s Birthday Lantern Festival
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