Greetings from a Seoul museum, where Buddhist masterpieces offer calm away from city bustle

Published June 11, 2026 · Category: News

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The National Museum of Korea is home to the Room of Quiet Contemplation, which features two of South Korea's most treasured artworks: gilt-bronze bodhisattva statues from the 6th and 7th centuries.

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Originally published at www.npr.org.

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