Korean History

Tripitaka Koreana: The World’s Most Complete Buddhist Canon

“The Tripitaka Koreana stands as one of the most ambitious intellectual and spiritual undertakings in human history — a nation […]

“The stones do not forget. Every wall, every gate, every courtyard holds the memory of those who walked here before.”Quick

“My life and death are matters I have long decided. Do not be troubled by my passing.”— Yi Sun-sin, attributed

“A wise man can acquaint himself with them before the morning is over; a stupid man can learn them in

“Among all the treasures buried beneath the ancient tumuli of Gyeongju, nothing speaks more powerfully of Silla’s golden age than

“The first is the azure sky after rain. The second is the crackle. The third is the Goryeo celadon.” —

“The stones remember what the living have forgotten — walk among them and history speaks.” Welcome to Korea’s Living Heritage