Silla, Walking the Path of a Thousand Years
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Description
Book Introduction
There are countless books published in the world,
This book is a little special.
This is because it is a book compiled by seven executives who have been studying at Gyeongju Museum University for three years, marking the end of their journey.
When we entered the introductory course of the Gyeongju Museum University in 2023, we were just ordinary people who loved Gyeongju and were curious about the Silla people who lived in this land.
I was frustrated by the unfamiliar archaeological terms and the endless list of site names, and sometimes the artifacts behind the glass cases felt like nothing more than cold blocks of stone.
However, through the one-year basic course and the two-year research course that followed, we gradually changed and grew.
Beyond simply acquiring knowledge, I gained a deeper understanding of history and culture, and learned how to converse with and understand the artifacts in the museum.
I was able to step into the living, breathing world of history, which had previously existed only in words in books, and listen to the stories of the people who lived in that era.
The relics and ruins we encountered through countless field trips are no longer just traces of the past, but have become precious meanings that speak to us living in the present.
This book is a little special.
This is because it is a book compiled by seven executives who have been studying at Gyeongju Museum University for three years, marking the end of their journey.
When we entered the introductory course of the Gyeongju Museum University in 2023, we were just ordinary people who loved Gyeongju and were curious about the Silla people who lived in this land.
I was frustrated by the unfamiliar archaeological terms and the endless list of site names, and sometimes the artifacts behind the glass cases felt like nothing more than cold blocks of stone.
However, through the one-year basic course and the two-year research course that followed, we gradually changed and grew.
Beyond simply acquiring knowledge, I gained a deeper understanding of history and culture, and learned how to converse with and understand the artifacts in the museum.
I was able to step into the living, breathing world of history, which had previously existed only in words in books, and listen to the stories of the people who lived in that era.
The relics and ruins we encountered through countless field trips are no longer just traces of the past, but have become precious meanings that speak to us living in the present.
index
Recommendation 06
Prologue 08
Chapter 1.
Walking through the royal tombs that hold a thousand years of history 14
1.
Queen Seondeok's Dignity, Tomb of Queen Seondeok 18
2.
Tomb of King Taejong Muyeol, the first king of Silla 31
3.
Song 41 from the Tomb of King Seongdeok, King of the People
4.
The Essence of Royal Tomb Art, Wonseong Royal Tomb 51
5.
King Heondeok's Tomb, 71, which continued Silla's prosperity
6.
Royal Tomb of King Heungdeok, 79, where romance is buried
7.
The Last Breath of the Millennial Kingdom: King Gyeongsun's Tomb 92
Chapter 2.
Encounter the Breath of the Temple, its Quiet Light 104
1.
Bulguksa Temple - A Utopia Built by Humans 106
2.
Baekryulsa Temple (栢栗寺) - Temple 124, imbued with the spirit of the Buddhist monk Uisang.
3.
Tongdosa Temple - A sacred site where the Buddha's sarira rests 133
4.
Bogyeongsa Temple (寶鏡寺) - The Legend of the Eight-Sided Mirror Embracing the East Sea 140
5.
Bunhwangsa Temple - Where the Fragrance of Silla Buddhism Blossomed 159
6.
Gamsansa Temple - The Splendid Peak of Stone Art 168
7.
Seokguram Grotto - The Heart of the Buddha Completed with Light 186
Chapter 3.
Thoughts on the Road, Our Story 201
1.
Gateway to the Silk Road
_ Traces of Silla Encountered in Xi'an (Western Coast) 203
2.
Woljeonggyo Bridge and Gyeongju Hyanggyo
_ Following the old path and traces of learning 221
3.
Bangucheon Petroglyphs
_ Prehistoric records that became World Heritage 230
4.
A conversation between King Munmu and King Sinmun
_ Connecting the Sea and the Sky 236
5.
Chengde
_ The retreat of the Qing kings 248
6.
Seondosan Mountain
_ Stories of Legends and Myths Told by Seondosan Mountain 255
7.
In search of an old future
_ The Path Left by the Spirit of Silla 284
Epilogue
294
References
299
Prologue 08
Chapter 1.
Walking through the royal tombs that hold a thousand years of history 14
1.
Queen Seondeok's Dignity, Tomb of Queen Seondeok 18
2.
Tomb of King Taejong Muyeol, the first king of Silla 31
3.
Song 41 from the Tomb of King Seongdeok, King of the People
4.
The Essence of Royal Tomb Art, Wonseong Royal Tomb 51
5.
King Heondeok's Tomb, 71, which continued Silla's prosperity
6.
Royal Tomb of King Heungdeok, 79, where romance is buried
7.
The Last Breath of the Millennial Kingdom: King Gyeongsun's Tomb 92
Chapter 2.
Encounter the Breath of the Temple, its Quiet Light 104
1.
Bulguksa Temple - A Utopia Built by Humans 106
2.
Baekryulsa Temple (栢栗寺) - Temple 124, imbued with the spirit of the Buddhist monk Uisang.
3.
Tongdosa Temple - A sacred site where the Buddha's sarira rests 133
4.
Bogyeongsa Temple (寶鏡寺) - The Legend of the Eight-Sided Mirror Embracing the East Sea 140
5.
Bunhwangsa Temple - Where the Fragrance of Silla Buddhism Blossomed 159
6.
Gamsansa Temple - The Splendid Peak of Stone Art 168
7.
Seokguram Grotto - The Heart of the Buddha Completed with Light 186
Chapter 3.
Thoughts on the Road, Our Story 201
1.
Gateway to the Silk Road
_ Traces of Silla Encountered in Xi'an (Western Coast) 203
2.
Woljeonggyo Bridge and Gyeongju Hyanggyo
_ Following the old path and traces of learning 221
3.
Bangucheon Petroglyphs
_ Prehistoric records that became World Heritage 230
4.
A conversation between King Munmu and King Sinmun
_ Connecting the Sea and the Sky 236
5.
Chengde
_ The retreat of the Qing kings 248
6.
Seondosan Mountain
_ Stories of Legends and Myths Told by Seondosan Mountain 255
7.
In search of an old future
_ The Path Left by the Spirit of Silla 284
Epilogue
294
References
299
Publisher's Review
This book is a field trip essay written by our seven executives, concluding three years of study at Gyeongju Museum University, bringing together the stories of seven colors.
The field trip reviews and in-depth reflections, each written from their own perspectives, each have their own unique color, but they are all connected by the main thread of "a love of history and a love of Gyeongju."
Beyond simple information transmission, we have included traces of our own experiences and concerns.
I hope that those who read this book will feel the breath of history with us and discover the joy of seeing Gyeongju in a deeper and more meaningful way.
Furthermore, I sincerely hope that this book will serve as another source of inspiration for your life.
A three-year journey of learning, walking, and enlightenment in the millennial city of Gyeongju.
"Silla, Walking the Path of a Thousand Years" is a special historical travel essay compiled by seven executives of the Gyeongju Museum University after three years of study and fieldwork.
This book is neither a scholar's thesis nor a simple guide.
This is a report of the experiences of those who have truly recorded the 'emotions seen and felt on site', and a record of human thought that has encountered the breath of Silla's thousand years.
The awe and enlightenment felt while walking along the quiet ridge of the royal tomb, climbing the serene stone steps of Bulguksa Temple, and encountering the light of Seokguram Grotto are all captured in this book.
The relics in the book are no longer cold stones.
It is revived as a ‘living history’ that speaks across a thousand years and moves hearts.
Features of this book
A vivid account of those who walked the scene
It is not simply knowledge, but a record of emotions derived from actual experiences seen with one's own eyes and felt with one's fingertips.
Silla seen through the eyes of seven colors
From Queen Seondeok's tomb to King Gyeongsun's tomb, from Bulguksa Temple to Seokguram Grotto - each perspective is woven into one grand story.
A journey of learning and reflection
'Learn, Walk, Realize' - This book encompasses learning, exploration, and inner growth all at once.
The human voice conveyed by cultural heritage
Through relics and ruins, we restore the forgotten breath and stories of humanity, and become a bridge connecting the past and present.
For readers
For all readers who love history and cultural heritage
Travelers who want to deeply understand the culture of Gyeongju and Silla
People who want to gain insight into life through field-centered historical travel
『Silla, Walking the Path of a Thousand Years』 goes beyond a simple historical travelogue,
It raises the question, “How should we remember the past and live in the present?”
This book is a beautiful cultural record that allows readers to revisit Gyeongju and reflect on their own lives within history.
The field trip reviews and in-depth reflections, each written from their own perspectives, each have their own unique color, but they are all connected by the main thread of "a love of history and a love of Gyeongju."
Beyond simple information transmission, we have included traces of our own experiences and concerns.
I hope that those who read this book will feel the breath of history with us and discover the joy of seeing Gyeongju in a deeper and more meaningful way.
Furthermore, I sincerely hope that this book will serve as another source of inspiration for your life.
A three-year journey of learning, walking, and enlightenment in the millennial city of Gyeongju.
"Silla, Walking the Path of a Thousand Years" is a special historical travel essay compiled by seven executives of the Gyeongju Museum University after three years of study and fieldwork.
This book is neither a scholar's thesis nor a simple guide.
This is a report of the experiences of those who have truly recorded the 'emotions seen and felt on site', and a record of human thought that has encountered the breath of Silla's thousand years.
The awe and enlightenment felt while walking along the quiet ridge of the royal tomb, climbing the serene stone steps of Bulguksa Temple, and encountering the light of Seokguram Grotto are all captured in this book.
The relics in the book are no longer cold stones.
It is revived as a ‘living history’ that speaks across a thousand years and moves hearts.
Features of this book
A vivid account of those who walked the scene
It is not simply knowledge, but a record of emotions derived from actual experiences seen with one's own eyes and felt with one's fingertips.
Silla seen through the eyes of seven colors
From Queen Seondeok's tomb to King Gyeongsun's tomb, from Bulguksa Temple to Seokguram Grotto - each perspective is woven into one grand story.
A journey of learning and reflection
'Learn, Walk, Realize' - This book encompasses learning, exploration, and inner growth all at once.
The human voice conveyed by cultural heritage
Through relics and ruins, we restore the forgotten breath and stories of humanity, and become a bridge connecting the past and present.
For readers
For all readers who love history and cultural heritage
Travelers who want to deeply understand the culture of Gyeongju and Silla
People who want to gain insight into life through field-centered historical travel
『Silla, Walking the Path of a Thousand Years』 goes beyond a simple historical travelogue,
It raises the question, “How should we remember the past and live in the present?”
This book is a beautiful cultural record that allows readers to revisit Gyeongju and reflect on their own lives within history.
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: November 20, 2025
- Page count, weight, size: 300 pages | 152*214*20mm
- ISBN13: 9791191396621
- ISBN10: 1191396622
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