"Temples of Korea"

“Temples of Korea” has recently been published, in conjunction with the Publication Support Program of the Korea Foundation. Along with featuring the 17 most prominent Buddhist temples in Korea, this book also describes Buddhism’s influence on the history of Korea and its significance to the spiritual realm of the Korean people.

The book begins with a general introduction to Buddhism in Korea, with an outline of its fundamental principles. In particular, it provides in-depth descriptions of Korea’s 17 best-known Buddhist temples, which are located throughout the country. By taking a leisurely journey to each of these temple sites, readers will be exposed to a diverse array of Korea’s cultural characteristics, including traditional Korean architecture, sculpture, painting, and handicrafts, as well as Buddhist thought. The book also includes a glossary of basic Buddhist terminology.

For additional information, please contact the Foundation’s Media Department or Discovery Media, the book’s publication firm. This book is available in local bookstores for a price of 28,000 Korean won (ISBN 978-89-956091-7-0).

Media Department
-e-mail: publication@kf.or.kr
-Phone: (82-2) 2151-6542

Discovery Media
-e-mail:yoolee82@paran.com
-Phone: (82-2) 02-587-5558