Korean Temple Art: Motifs and Symbols (Korean History)

#korea #buddhism #koreanhistory #koreanculture #historyofkorea (episode 52) In this video, I will be looking at some of the different symbols, patterns, figures and decorations you may find in a Korean temple as well as their significance and meaning. I’m by no means an expert on Buddhism but I’ll try my best to explain the themes and their interpretations. I will begin by exploring the Four Heavenly Kings (사천왕), who they are and their significance. Then, I’ll talk about the lotus flower’s (연) importance in Buddhism. Next, I will take a look at the dragon (용) and how it is used in temples. Next, I’ll explore the use of the turtle (거북) in Korean temples. I’ll follow this with an explanation of the swastika (만자문) in Buddhism. This symbol understandably carries with it a very negative meaning, but its original usage is a positive one. Dancheong 단청 is one of the most easily recognizable pattern used on buildings in Korea and I will talk about it in relation with temples. Finally, I’ll talk about the monster masks (귀면) that are found both inside and outside Korean temples. I will make a second video on this subject so stay tuned. If you enjoyed this video 🙏 please like, join and subscribe. 감사합니다~ 👕🎒☕️To support this channel you can buy some cool merch here (Art by Tasha's): https://tashas.myspreadshop.com 📷 Instagram:   / loonytricky   😀 📖Facebook:   / loonytricky   📜 Korean History Playlist    • Korean History Series   . . . *Other figures and topics explored in this video: Four Heavenly Kings Gate (사천왕문, 四天王門), Guardian King of the West (광목천왕), Guardian King of the East (지국천왕), Guardian King of the North (다문천왕), Guardian King of the South (증장천왕), Western Pure Land (극락, 極樂), Lotus Sutra (묘법연화경, 妙法蓮華經), dragon king (용왕, 龍王), Eight supernatural beings (팔부신장), Dragon Ship of Wisdom (반야용선, 般若龍船), Dragon Palace (용궁, 龍宮), Heaven of the 33 Gods (Trāyastriṃśa, 도리천), byeoljihwa (별지화, 別枝畵), Phoenix (봉황, 鳳凰), Crane (학, 鹤), Tiger (범, 虎), Eight Treasures (팔길상, 八宝), precious flower motif (보상화, 寶相), peony (모란, 牡丹), Chinese Grass Motif (당초문, 唐草文), gachil-dancheong (가칠단청), geutgi-dancheong (긋기단청), moru-dancheong (모루 단청), geum-dancheong (금(錦) 단청) 0:00 Introduction 0:30 The Four Heavenly Kings (사천왕) 2:14 The Lotus Flower (연) 4:09 The Dragon (용) 6:56 The Turtle (거북) 8:14 The Swastika (만자문) 9:41 Dancheong (단청) 13:47 Monster Masks (귀면)