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Visiting Korean Buddhist temple

I have visited one of the Buddhist temples named Jeong Gwangsu temple located in the suburb of Ulsan. The temple was five-storied with fifth, fourth and third being the prayer halls and rest are the offices. The architecture of the building was very fabulous with beautiful handwork and sculpting all around the building. Though I am also a Buddhist (follow the Vajrayana tradition of Tibetan Buddhism), the architecture and paintings on the walls representing some Buddhist mythology look completely alien to me. Moreover, the religious protocol was also different compared to what was known to me. But I must say that the location of the temple was very much soothing. I feel like visiting the temple always. I too recommend people visiting Ulsan to visit this temple. I attach the photo of the outer view of temple and the rooftop. Though the temple was small compare to usual monastery setting which contains the residence for the monks and nuns.