Buseoksa Temple is characterized by the outstanding architectural beauty of Muryangsujeon Hall, the style of the main shrine , and numerous cultural assets, including National Treasure No. 45, the Seated Clay Buddha . Muryangsujeon Hall, in particular, boasts few decorative elements and exemplifies the proportional and formal beauty of wooden architecture. Along with Geungnakjeon Hall at Bongjeongsa Temple in Andong, it is considered one of the oldest wooden buildings in Korea.
1) Infinite Life Sutra:
It is a representative main building of the Goryeo Dynasty, and is known for its excellent architectural techniques, including the curved columns and bracket structure.
Josadang: This building was rebuilt by the late Goryeo Dynasty monk Won-eung Guksa, and houses the portrait of Great Master Uisang, the founder of Buseoksa Temple.
Roof: Muryangsujeon has a unique configuration with a gorgeous hipped roof at the front and a gabled roof at the back.
Seonmyo-gak: This building houses the Seonmyo related to the founding of the Uisang Daesa Temple, and contains the story of the Uisang Daesa Temple and Seonmyo.
2) Seated clay Buddha statue from the Muryangsujeon Hall :
This is a Buddhist statue from the Goryeo Dynasty located inside Muryangsujeon Hall and is designated as National Treasure No. 45.
* Investigation Hall Mural : It is the oldest surviving mural and has high historical value. It is currently stored in the Bojanggak.
* Stone lantern in front of Muryangsujeon Hall: This stone lantern, designated as a national treasure along with Muryangsujeon Hall, adds to the beauty of Buseoksa Temple.
3) Background of its founding
Buseoksa Temple was founded in 676 by Buddhist monk Uisang after he returned to Korea after studying abroad in the Tang Dynasty of China.
According to the founding legend, the temple was built by the Buddhist monk Uisang with the help of a dragon, hence the name 'Bu Seok Sa Temple'.
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