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  The Library Carved in Wood: Unveiling the Tripitaka Koreana Imagine a library containing over 52 million characters , meticulously organized and flawlessly edited. Now, imagine this entire library isn't on paper, but is hand-carved onto more than 80,000 wooden blocks. This isn't a fantasy; it's the Tripitaka Koreana , one of South Korea 's most profound national treasures and a testament to a nation's faith and resilience. For travelers seeking to connect with the soul of Korea, a journey to understand this masterpiece is a must. What Exactly is the Tripitaka Koreana? Known in Korean as the Palman Daejanggyeong (팔만대장경) , the name literally translates to the " Eighty-Thousand Tripitaka ." The Tripitaka is the complete canon of Buddhist scriptures. This collection, consisting of 81,258 double-sided woodblocks , is globally recognized as the most comprehensive and accurate version of the Buddhist canon written in Hanja (Chinese characters). Created over 7...