Iljumun
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Iljumun is the traditional Korean "One-Pillar Gate" that marks the symbolic entrance to many Buddhist temple complexes, representing the first step toward enlightenment.
Statements (39)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Buddhist temple gate
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Korean architectural element ⓘ religious symbol ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle | traditional Korean wooden architecture ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Buddhist pilgrimage
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Korean temple approach path ⓘ |
| category |
Korean Buddhist architecture
ⓘ
religious gates and portals ⓘ |
| country | South Korea ⓘ |
| culturalContext |
Korean Buddhism
NERFINISHED
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Korean traditional architecture ⓘ |
| etymology | Korean term meaning "one-pillar gate" ⓘ |
| foundIn |
Jogye Order temples
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various historic Korean temple sites ⓘ |
| function | symbolic entrance gate ⓘ |
| hasCulturalSignificance | important symbol in Korean Buddhist art and architecture ⓘ |
| hasDesignPrinciple |
alignment along temple approach axis
ⓘ
emphasis on simplicity and emptiness ⓘ |
| hasStructuralFeature |
appears supported by a single row of pillars
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open gate without doors ⓘ simple wooden frame structure ⓘ tiled roof ⓘ |
| language | Korean ⓘ |
| locationType | temple complex entrance ⓘ |
| material | wood ⓘ |
| partOf | Korean Buddhist temple layout ⓘ |
| positionInSequence | first gate in a Korean Buddhist temple complex ⓘ |
| relatedConcept |
Buddhist enlightenment
ⓘ
ritual purification through passage ⓘ sacred boundary ⓘ |
| religion | Buddhism ⓘ |
| represents |
single-minded devotion
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unity of mind on the path to enlightenment ⓘ |
| roofType | tiled gabled roof ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
entrance to the sacred realm
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first step toward enlightenment ⓘ transition from secular to spiritual world ⓘ |
| usedIn | Korean Buddhist temples ⓘ |
| visualEffect | creates impression of a single line when viewed from the front ⓘ |
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