The Buyeo National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage and the BK21 Four team of Pusan National University co-hosted an international conference on “A New Perspective on Baekje and Southern Dynasties of China through Buddhism” at Yousung Hotel in Daejeon on July 8.
The event was organized to newly recognize the influence and relations of ancient East Asian Buddhist cultures based on the latest researches. The conference consisted of eight presentations including the building principles of structure in Stone Pagoda at Mireuksa Temple Site, Iksan, the largest temple during the Baekje era, and temple building layouts during the Southern Dynasties of China and a general discussion.
The Buyeo National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage is conducting excavations and interdisciplinary researches to reveal the splendid Buddhist culture of Baekje Kingdom. The institute will verify and restore the authentic Baekje era temple based on the results.
