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Experiencing Sound of Korean Temple Bells in Fresh Way
The Beomjong striking media art, provided by the National Museum of Korea. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) SEOUL, March 25 ...
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Despite slump, craftsman works to keep temple bells ringing
Hard times have befallen a copper-works company that has forged thousands of temple bells around Japan that are traditionally rung on New Year’s Eve. Oigo Works Co., based in Takaoka ...
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Buddhist Bells of Prayer: A Universe of Sound Cleanses the Heart
The tone and timbre of Buddhist bells depends on their shape, thickness and metal composition. When the ancient capital was established in the late 8th century, temple bells were positioned in ...
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Temple bells part of scrap metal used to fuel Japan’s war effort
Temple bells proved to be a windfall in helping to alleviate a material shortage. One of the temples that managed to retrieve its bell after the war ended said “it had been left discarded on a ...