Bulguk-dong
Bulguk-dong | |
|---|---|
| Korean transcription(s) | |
| • Hangul | 불국동 |
| • Hanja | 佛國 |
| • Revised Romanization | Bulguk-dong |
| • McCune–Reischauer | Pulkuk-tong |
 Bulguksa temple in Bulguk-dong | |
 | |
| Country | South Korea |
| Region | Gyeongju |
| Government | |
| • Type | Gyeongju City |
| Area | |
• Total | 37.34 km2 (14.42 sq mi) |
| Population (2008)[1] | |
• Total | 8,893 |
| • Density | 240/km2 (620/sq mi) |
| Dialect | Gyeongsang dialect |
Bulguk-dong is an administrative dong (neighborhood) in the administrative subdivisions of the Gyeongju, South Korea. It consists of seven legal dong including Gujeong-dong, Sirae-dong, Si-dong, Joyang-dong, Jinhyeon-dong, Ma-dong and Ha-dong.[1]
It is bordered by Tohamsan on the east, Dodong-dong on the west, Oedong-eup on the south and Bodeok-dong on the north. Its 37.34 square kilometers are home to about 8,893 people. Bulguksa temple and Seokguram grotto are situated in the district.[1]
Origin of the name
The name Bulguk originates from Bulguksa, a Buddhist temple that is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The term "Bulguk" translates to "Land of Buddha" and reflects the Buddhist concept of the Pure Land. It embodies a synthesis of key Buddhist philosophies, including those of the Pure Land (Jeongto), the Lotus Sutra (Beophwa), and the Avatamsaka (Hwaeom) schools.
See also
References
- ^ a b c 불국동 Bulguk-dong 佛國洞 (in Korean). Doosan Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2009-08-17.
External links
- (in Korean) The official site of the Bulguk-dong office
4 eup, 8 myeon, 11 dong | ||
| Eup (town) |  | |
| Myeon (township) | ||
| Dong (neighborhood) | ||
| See also | ||
Website: www.gyeongju.go.kr | ||