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Haeinsa is one of the Three Jewel Temples (three principal Buddhist temples) of Korea and represents Dharma or the Buddha's teachings (the two others represents the Buddha, and the sangha or Buddhist community). As such, Haeinsa is most noted for holding the Tripitaka Koreana, the whole of the Buddhist Scriptures carved onto 81,350 wooden printing blocks. The 14th century building holding the blocks at Haeinsa was so ingeniously designed that it surpassed modern preservation techniques. When test woodblocks were moved to a modern storage complex, they developped mildew, so the intended move was canceled and the woodblocks remained at Haeinsa. Haeinsa Temple Janggyeong Panjeon, the Depositories for the Tripitaka Koreana Woodblocks is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Hikers buy natural products near Haeinsa. South Korea ( color) Elevated boardwalk near Haeinsa. South Korea ( color) Entrance gate, Haeinsa Temple. South Korea ( color) Labyrinth, Haeinsa Temple. South Korea ( color) Three-story stone pagoda and main hall, Haeinsa Temple. South Korea ( color) Stone pagoda in courtyard, Haein sa Temple. South Korea ( color) Haeinsa, temple of Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. South Korea ( color) Interior of main hall, Haein-sa Temple. South Korea ( color) Haeinsa, Buddhist temple of Jogye Order in the Gaya Mountains. South Korea ( color) Interior of side hall, Haeinsa Temple. South Korea ( color) Array of buddha statues, Haein-sa Temple. South Korea ( color) Janggyeong Panjeon, depository for the Tripitaka, Haeinsa Temple. South Korea ( color) Tripitaka Koreana Woodblocks inside Janggyeong Panjeon, Haeinsa Temple. South Korea ( color) Haeinsa Temple and Gaya Mountains, evening. South Korea ( color) Rooftops, Haeinsa Temple. South Korea ( color) Haeinsa Temple at dusk. South Korea ( color) Stone pagoda and courtyard at dusk, Haeinsa Temple. South Korea ( color) Haeinsa Temple at night. South Korea ( color) Main gate of Haein-sa Temple at night. South Korea ( color)

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