Tripitaka Koreana, a photo from Gyeongsangbukdo, North

Photographer's Note

Housed in the UNESCO listed, Haeinsa Janggyeong Pamnjeon temple, you will find the oldest complete set of Buddhist Scriptures carved onto 81,258 wooden printing blocks, that date back to the 13th century, Haeinsa, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea.

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lousat (127505) 2019-06-20 2:32

Hi Geck,very interesting post about this library full of very old buddhist scriptures,i like your close up so sharp and bright,not easy in this difficult light,i hope that this place is very well protected by accidental fire. Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

jhm (199977) 2019-06-20 2:33

Hello Geck,

What a big value this old wooden printing blooks.
Never seen, wonderful history picture.
Lovely composition and perfect presentation.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

Tue (79600) 2019-06-20 3:00

Hello Geck,
An excellent photo of those ancient scriptures, the sharpness is perfect and reveals the textures so well. Also the lighting is fine and you balanced the photo very well.
Lars

BennyV (31584) 2019-06-20 4:56

Wow, I'm jealous that you visited this place. Certainly the kind I'd love to visit to when (ever) I get to Korea. Never heard of it, now it'd top my list of things I want to visit in Korea!

Benny

photographer_sg (6059) 2019-06-20 6:21

Hello Geck
A beautiful photograph of these ancient scriptures with the wooden framework providing a nice contrast to the printing blocks. A valuable addition to TE.
Cheers!
Satya

ifege (28591) 2019-06-20 21:23

Hi Geck
Good one of these old wood tablets and good that you were able to have the couple on the right showing the carved text. Still no large versions?
cheers
Ian

Royaldevon (71795) 2019-06-21 2:08

Hello Geck,

This is a wonderful, historic archive!
Though the subject offers only sombre colours, the composition and the details are of a high quality.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)