Rock-carved Buddha Triad in Yonghyeon-ri, Seosan

Also called the Seosan Rock-carved Buddha Triad, this is a cultural heritage and work of art carved into rock around the 7th century in the late Baekje period, allowing one to feel what the Baekje smile is like. Centered on the main Buddha, a standing statue of Sakyamuni, a seated Maitreya Buddha in the lotus position is carved on the right, and a standing statue of Jehwagalra Bodhisattva on the left. Even the halo of the Buddha is vividly preserved, and in particular the main Buddha's lotus and flame-patterned halo remains intact. The Buddha's face, sometimes stern and sometimes gentle, looks different depending on the time of day when the sun shines, making it even more mysterious. In the late Baekje period, the Seosan area had a West Sea port connecting the capitals Ungjin (Gongju) and Sabi (Buyeo) with China. This is also presumed to have been made in connection with this history of Seosan. After the fall of Baekje, it was known only within the region, but around 1959 it became widely known to the world, and in 1962 it was designated a National Treasure in recognition of its historical and artistic value. This place is located within Yonghyeon Valley and is a stop on the Cheonnyeon Miso Trail of the Seosan Arame Trail, so it is good to tour in connection with it. Nearby, besides Yonghyeon Valley, there are the Seosan Bowonsa Temple Site, Yonghyeon Natural Recreation Forest, and Gopung Reservoir.

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Free

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