Gyeongdeok of Silla

Gyeongdeok of Silla

Infobox Korean name
hangul=경덕왕
hanja=景德王
rr=Gyeongdeok Wang
mr=Kyŏngdŏk Wang
hangulborn=김헌영
hanjaborn=金憲英
rrborn=Gim Heon-yeong
mrborn=Kim Hŏnyŏng

King Gyeongdeok of Silla was the 35th ruler who reigned from 742 to 765 over the kingdom of Silla. He is perhaps best known today for his efforts to encourage Buddhism.

The Bulguksa Temple was built by his orders in 751. He also built Seokguram Grotto, which also included Buddhist art. The grotto has features relevant to the pre-existing shamanistic religion as well. Lastly, he commissioned the Divine Bell of King Seongdeok, named for his father. This bell was finished after his own death during the reign of his son, King Hyegong. It is considered one of the finest examples of Buddhist art.

ee also

*Silla
*Korean Buddhism
*List of Korean monarchs
*List of Silla people


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