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Location: Geumsansa Temple Date: 13-Nov-10 Camera: Canon E0S 7D |
(Taken From Wikipedia)
Geumsansa Mireukjeon (Mireukjeon Hall of Geumsansa Temple) Maitreya Hall is a three story wooden structure. Having three stories makes it unique among Korean Buddhist halls. Mireukjeon houses a large Mireuksa Buddha (Buddha of the Future). The hall was (re-)constructed in 1635.
Each floor has its own name. The first floor is called Daejabojeon (Hall of Great Mercy and Treasure). The second floor is called Yonghwajihoe (Gathering of Dragon and Beauty). The third floor is called Mireukjeon (Hall of Maitreya).
On the first and second floors there are five rooms in the front and four rooms on the side. On the third floor there are three rooms in the front and two rooms on the side.
The roofs of the first and second levels are supported by six pillars across the front and back of the building, with five pillars found along each side. The roof of the third level is supported by four pillars across the front and back and three pillars along the sides.
Clusters of brackets supported the eaves of the roofs. The main wooden support pillar on the inside of the hall is made of multiple pieces. These pillars are made in the minheullim style meaning the pillar gets thinner as it ascends.
Mireukjeon is constructed using a "multi-beam style" where the "eaves beams" are not only placed above the pillars supporting the eaves, but also amongst the supporing pillars.
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