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...