Palsangjeon
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Palsangjeon (Hall of Eight Pictures) is a worship hall found at a Korean Buddhist temple complex that contains the "Palsang", the series of painted murals depicting the eight stages in the life of the historic Buddha, Sakyamuni.
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Palsangjeon | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Buddhism |
Location | |
Country | South Korea |
Geographic coordinates | 36.541944°N 127.833056°E / 36.541944; 127.833056 |
Korean name | |
Hangul | 팔상전 |
Hanja | 捌相殿 |
Revised Romanization | Palsangjeon |
McCune–Reischauer | P'alsangjŏn |
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Though configurations for the paintings can vary, the most common is:
- Descending from Tusita Heaven
- Preparing for Birth
- Birth
- Leaving Home
- Overcoming Mara, the Spirit of Evil
- Achieving Enlightenment
- Teaching the Dharma
- Entering Nirvana
Palsang can also be found painted on the external walls of a temple worship hall. These external renderings tend to be less ornate than those contained within the walls of a Palsangjeon.