산후조리원 같은 여주 고달사지, Godalsa Temple Site, Yeoju

 

환장하리만치 아름다운 곳이다.

전날 술독에 젖은 이들에겐 해장국 같은 곳이요

어제 출산한 여인들에겐 이보다 좋은 산후 조리원 없다.

어젯밤 이혼하잔 마누라 꼴배기 싫을 때 찾을 만한 곳이요

추석 연휴 시집가란 말 부지기로 들은 노처녀들한텐 남자를 점지해 줄 듯한 곳이다.

오라. 고달사지로 (2016. 3. 5)

 

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Godalsa Temple Site, Yeoju

Classification Historic Site 382
Name of Cultural Properties Godalsa Temple Site, Yeoju
Quantity 58995㎡
Designated Date 1993.07.23
Age King Gyeongdeok of Unified Silla Period
Address 411-1, Sanggyo-ri, Bungnae-myeon, Yeoju-gun, Gyeonggi-do

As a historic Buddhist temple site, Godalsa Temple was built in 764, the 23rd year of the reign of King Gyeongdeok of the Silla Dynasty. Godalsa Temple had been a very prosperous and large Buddhist temple under the protection of many kings succeeding King Gwangjong during the Goryeo Dynasty.

There is no record as to when and why it was closed, however. Quite a few cultural properties have been found at the site. 

Among them, the Stupa at the Godalsa Temple Site (National Treasure No. 4), a round stone Buddhist pagoda where the bones of a renowned Buddhist monk were placed, boasts of refined shape and engraving. 

The tortoise-shaped pedestal and ornamental capstone of the Stele for Buddhist Monk Wonjong, a stone monument built to honor highly learned Buddhist Monk Wonjong, were found at the Godalsa Temple Site (Treasure No. 6).

It was erected in 975, clearly showing the stylistic change of the Buddhist pagodas and monuments from the late Silla Dynasty to the early Goryeo Dynasty. 

The Stupa of Buddhist Monk Wonjong at the Godalsa Temple Site (Treasure No.7) shows the engraving skills of stupa in the Goryeo Period with its refined shape. 

The Stone Pedestal at the Godalsa Temple Site (Treasure No. 8) and Twin Lion Stone Lantern from the Godalsa Temple Site (Treasure No. 282) were also found at the site. 

The stone lantern was later moved to the National Museum of Korea.

 

Godalsa Temple Site, Yeoju 驪州高達寺址