The Legend of the Baekje Ginkgo Tree and Rice Rock in Buyeo
▲ Buyeo Juam-ri Ginkgo Tree
Hello, I discovered a magnificent ginkgo tree while passing through Juam-ri, thanks to the newly established road in Buyeo.
The ginkgo tree in Juam-ri is over 1,000 years old, standing at 23 meters tall with a circumference of 8.62 meters at chest height.
It is also known as the Ginkgo Tree of Nokgan Village, as it is located in the village.
▲ Buyeo Juam-ri Ginkgo Tree
This tree is elegantly positioned in the center of the village, making it recognizable from afar.
▲ Buyeo Juam-ri Ginkgo Tree
It is said that the tree was planted by the nobleman Maeng during the reign of King Seong of Baekje. There is a legend that during the Goryeo Dynasty, a monk attempted to cut a branch for use as a beam at the Eunsan Seunggaksa Temple and faced calamity.
On a windless day, branches would suddenly break, and when a plague struck neighboring villages, only this village remained safe, leading the villagers to regard it as a miraculous tree.
▲ Buyeo Juam-ri Ginkgo Tree
To protect the branches, various supports have been erected.
▲ Buyeo Juam-ri Ginkgo Tree
The ginkgo tree in Naesan-myeon is designated as Natural Monument No. 320, and saplings have been planted for future generations.
To prepare for natural disasters, local residents have been propagating it for 45 years, and genetic evaluations have been conducted by the Korea Forest Research Institute.
▲ Buyeo Juam-ri Ginkgo Tree
It boasts a stunning view along with the pavilion. How beautiful it must be in the lush spring and with yellow leaves in the fall!
▲ Buyeo Juam-ri Ginkgo Tree
The village of Nokgan is situated beneath the Chukyungbong mountain range, where Naesan-myeon, Oesan-myeon, and Naesan-myeon converge.
▲ The Legend of the Rice Rock, Buyeo Miaemsa
There is a Miaemsa marker located below Nokgan Village, and I visited the temple I had long wanted to see.
▲ The Legend of the Rice Rock, Buyeo Miaemsa
Inside the temple, there are many gilt-bronze Buddha statues.
▲ The Legend of the Rice Rock, Buyeo Miaemsa
It is said to feature the world's largest reclining Buddha, measuring about 30 meters in length and 7 meters in height, which is likely recorded from that time.
▲ The Legend of the Rice Rock, Buyeo Miaemsa
To reach the site of the Rice Rock legend, one must pass over a high wall.
▲ The Legend of the Rice Rock, Buyeo Miaemsa
Even the pine trees greet you in an extraordinary manner.
▲ The Legend of the Rice Rock, Buyeo Miaemsa
A white rock, truly deserving of the name Rice Rock, stands out from its surroundings.
▲ The Legend of the Rice Rock, Buyeo Miaemsa
There is a tale associated with the Rice Rock in Jeodong-ri, Buyeo. A village elder sought to have a grandson and visited Miaemsa to pray.
In her dream, the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara appeared and instructed her to plant three grains of rice from a small jar into a crevice in the rock.
As a result, rice sufficient for three meals a day emerged from the rock, but when the elder became greedy and dug a hole for more rice, instead of rice, blood flowed from the hole.
▲ The Legend of the Rice Rock, Buyeo Miaemsa
This rock is composed of quartz and has a geological value due to its red coloration from natural weathering.
▲ The Legend of the Rice Rock, Buyeo Miaemsa
There is also a pond where wishes can be made.
▲ The Legend of the Rice Rock, Buyeo Miaemsa
The sunset-drenched scene of the mountain temple is beautiful. Located on a high point, it overlooks the village and appears to be a place where monks pass through.
▲ The Legend of the Rice Rock, Buyeo Miaemsa
Source :https://blog.naver.com/sinmunman/224206975004
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