Burimun
| Burimun | |
 | |
| Korean name | |
|---|---|
| Hangul | 불이문 |
| Hanja | 不二門 |
| RR | burimun |
| MR | purimun |
Burimun (Korean: 불이문; Hanja: 不二門) or haetalmun (해탈문; 解脫門) is the last of the three gates leading to Korean Buddhist temples. Passing through iljumun, sacheonwangmun, and burimun symbolizes leaving Sahā and entering Pure Land.[1] Some temples build pavilions instead of this gate.[2]
Non-duality (불이; 不二; buri) means that all phenomena in the world are ultimately not separate.[3] The gate also symbolizes that only by reaching the state of non-duality can one proceed to the realm of the Buddha. Thus, once passing through this gate, geumdang (main hall) comes directly into view.
A notable example is haetalmun of Dogapsa which is designated as national treasure.[4]
See also
[edit]- Iljumun: first gate of Korean Buddhist temples
- Sacheonwangmun: second gate of Korean Buddhist temples
References
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- ↑ Jo, Hyang-rae (2002-07-08). "생활속의 문화-(2)사찰문에 얽힌 의미". Maeil Sinmun.
- ↑ Park, Sang-guk (1995). "불이문". Encyclopedia of Korean Culture.
- ↑ Kim, Dong-su (2021-04-29). "불이문(不二門)". Jeonbukdomin Ilbo.
- ↑ "영암 도갑사 해탈문". National Heritage Portal. Korea Heritage Service.