Changwon Bonglimsa Temple Site Moves Toward Historic Designation...Academic Symposium Held

Building Preservation Strategies Beyond Excavation

Academic discussions are beginning regarding the elevation of the Changwon Bonglimsa Temple Site, a key temple of the Gusan Seon Order during the late Unified Silla period, to the status of a historic site.

Academic Symposium Poster on "The Historical Value and Preservation of Bonglimsa Site in Changwon" / National Gaya Cultural Heritage Research Institute.

The National Gaya Cultural Heritage Institute of the Cultural Heritage Administration announced on September 8 that an academic symposium titled "Historical Value and Preservation of the Changwon Bonglimsa Temple Site" will be held at the Gyeongnam Research Institute in Changwon on September 10. The symposium will go beyond sharing excavation results, aiming to establish both the necessity of historic designation and practical directions for preservation and management.

The event will be divided into two sessions: the first session will verify the site's historical significance from various perspectives, and the second session will focus on developing concrete implementation strategies. In the first session, participants will examine the archaeological achievements at the Changwon Bonglimsa Temple Site and their significance, the site's historical background and Buddhist importance, temple layout and architectural features, as well as characteristics and significance of its stone cultural heritage.

The second session will focus on the justification for historic designation and the formulation of maintenance plans. The session will analyze the meaning and necessity of historic designation by comparing Bonglimsa with other Gusan Seon Order temples, seeking differentiation in terms of maintenance and utilization strategies.

The comprehensive discussion to follow will be led by Professor Choi Taeseon of the Central Buddhist University, establishing the foundation for future research tasks and systematic management plans.

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