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The iron temple bell of Hwaomsa temple in the Chiri mountains of South Cholla Province. Most temples in Korea have these iron bells hanging in similar structures as this. |
| Sunrise at the top of Mt. Wolchulsan in South Cholla.. | 
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..seeing the sun rise on the top of Wolchulsan is truly inspiring.. |
| ..later, after the clouds had dissapated. | 
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| Here you can see the massive rock-carved image of the Maitreya Buddha on the north slope of Kujong-bong in Wolchulsan. Carved by Paekche artists during the Silla era, it is designated National Treasure #144. | 
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Near Sunchon in South Cholla, is Songgwangsa ("Spacious Pine Temple"). This temple complex was reorganized in 1969 as a monastic center for all sects of Mahayana Buddhism, and is one of the largest temple complexes in Korea. Shown here is the covered arch bridge leading to the temple's entrance. |
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