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news Npr World 2026-06-11

Seoul Museum Offers Tranquil Escape with Buddhist Masterpieces

The National Museum of Korea's 'Room of Quiet Contemplation' showcases treasured 6th and 7th-century gilt-bronze bodhisattva statues, offering a peaceful respite from the city's bustle.


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. <img alt="undefined" src="https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/1920x1080+0+0/resize/1920x1080!/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F92%2F9c%2F0133e0e8489781462cbc2a7a2ae1%2Ffarflungpostcard-ak.jpg" /><p>The National Museum of Korea is home to the Room of Quiet Co...

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