A beautiful stone relief, @slowwalker.

I also noted the tranquil look on the buddha's face.

I think it interesting that you looked at the Buddha from the perspective of a foreigner.

The woman was intrigued and as you described, she had a peaceful bearing and a slight smile on her lips.

To me, this shows the spiritual principle that you reap what you sow - if you sow peace, you reap peace.

The non-violent principle seemed to also work in the case of King Gojong who was preserved from harm when Korea was occupied by Japan.

Such observations make one pause and think, my friend.