Buddhist temple

There is a Buddhist
temple on Jeju-do that is one of the oldest intact temples in Asia. It also contains the largest statue of Buddha in the world.

The temple was pretty amazing. It is a practicing temple and not just a tourist attraction. There were monks praying or whatever it's called in Buddhism. It was one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen. The amount of artwork in every single detail of the temple and its grounds was awesome.

The fountain is said to contain magical water that will bless all those who drink it. Inside the temple, you are asked/offered to purchase rice that will be offered to Buddha. We would have liked to have taken more pictures inside, but after snapping this one of the statue, we were asked not to take any more as this is a religious place and not just some attraction. We respected the wishes of the monk...and were later glad that we did. Another visitor to the temple did NOT turn off his camera even though he was politely asked to do so three times until finally, out of desperation, the monk resorted to picking up a book and hitting the tourist until he finally stopped taking pictures!! So much for peace and love!