S2023-209a

Understanding Buddhist Art through Gwangju’s Masterpieces 》Buddhas and Bodhisattvas as Seen in Gwangju's Cultural Heritage

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• In Buddhism, there are various buddhas and bodhisattvas that are worshiped and revered. The diversity of these Buddhist figures can be seen in Gwangju's Buddhist cultural heritage.
• Avalokitesvara (The Bodhisattva of Great Compassion)
  • Stone Seated Bodhisattva of Daewonjeongsa Temple: Although it is not certain, the design of this statue is typical of Avalokitesvara. This statue is presumed to have been made in the late 17th-early 18th century by the school of the monk artisan Saeknan.
• Ksitigarbha (Bodhisattva of Great Vows) and the Ten Underworld Kings
  • Wooden Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva and Ten Underworld Kings of Deongnimsa Temple: These statues were made by the monk artisan Saeknan in 1680 during the Joseon period (1392-1910), making it the earliest of his known works.
• Amitabha (The Buddha of the Western Paradise)
  • Wood Seated Amitabha Buddha and Excavated Relics of Jaunsa Temple: This gilded wood statue was made in 1276 and reguilded in 1388 during the Goryeo period (918-1392). The records found inside the statue, along with its relics, of are great academic value, and thus the statue and its relics were designated as a Treasure.
• Vairocana (The Cosmic Buddha)
  • Iron Seated Vairocana Buddha of Jeungsimsa Temple: Presumed to date to the 9th century during the Unifed Silla period (668-935), this statue depicts Vairocana, who is typically depicted holding the index finger of one hand with in the grasp of the other hand. The statue is enshrined in Birojeon Hall, which means "Hall of Vairocana."
• Bhaisajyaguru (The Medicine Buddha)
  • Stone Seated Buddha at Yaksaam Hermitage: This statue is presumed to have been made at the end of the Unified Silla period (668-935). It is enshrined in Daeungjeon Hall, which is typically where Sakyamuni is worshipped, but as the hermitage is dedicated to Bhaisajyaguru, Bhaisajyaguru is enshrined here. The name Yaksaam means "Hermitage of Bhaisajyaguru."
• Arhats (the perfected disciples of the Buddha)
  • Obaekjeon Hall of Jeungsimsa Temple: Obaekjeon is a Buddhist worship hall which enshrines statues of Sakyamuni Buddha, Buddha’s ten principal disciples, and 500 arhats. The worship hall, built in 1606, holds clay statues of the Buddha’s principal disciples and arhats were made and enshrined in this hall in 1443.

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