Burimun
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Burimun (Korean: 불이문; Hanja: 不二門) or haetalmun (해탈문; 解脫門) is the last of the three gates leading to Korean Buddhist temples. Passing through iljumun, sacheonwangmun, and burimun symbolizes leaving Sahā and entering Pure Land.[1] Some temples build pavilions instead of this gate.[2]
Non-duality (불이; 不二; buri) means that all phenomena in the world are ultimately not separate.[3] The gate also symbolizes that only by reaching the state of non-duality can one proceed to the realm of the Buddha. Thus, once passing through this gate, geumdang (main hall) comes directly into view.
A notable example is haetalmun of Dogapsa which is designated as national treasure.[4]
