On the Formation of the Upper Monastic Area of Seon Buddhist Temples from Korea´s Late Silla to the Goryeo Era

• Main Author: Seung-yeon, Lee (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Heidelberg : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
• Series: Sungkyunkwan University Outstanding Research, 2
• Subjects: Engineering.; History.; Architecture.; Buildings > Design and construction.; Building.; Construction.; Engineering, Architectural.; Building Construction.; Architectural History and Theory.; Cities, Countries, Regions.; History, general.

When Seon (Zen) Buddhism was first introduced to Korea around Korea’s late Silla and early Goryeo eras, the function of the “beopdang” (Dharma hall) was transfused to the lecture hall found in ancient Buddhist temples, establishing a pivotal area within the temple compound called the “upper monastic...

Table of Contents:

• Background of Seon Temple Establishment in Early Seon Buddhism
• Ancient Lecture Hall and the Spatial Organization of the Buildings on its Left and Right
• Establishment of the Upper Monastic Area with the Beopdang as its Center in Korean Seon Temples
• Formation of Multiple Areas within Seon Temples in the Aftermath of the Dissolution of the Upper Monastic Area.