Definition
Seokguram Grotto is A national treasure.
The temple was founded by Kim Dae-sung of Unified Silla during the inter-Korean period in the eastern part of Tohamsan Mountain in Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do.
general comments
- National Treasure No. 24.
- It was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1995.
- It is an annex to Bulguksa Temple, the headquarters of the 11th Diocese of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism.
the foundation of Seokguram
The construction was started in 751 under the leadership of Prime Minister Kim Dae-sung during the reign of King Gyeongdeok of Silla and was completed in 774 (10th year of King Hyegong).
The original name of Seokbulsa was given.
Seokguram Main Buddha statue
The main Buddha statue is the most outstanding work left by our ancestors in the religious and artistic nature of the sculpture.
Completeness
Seokguram is a masterpiece that embodies the illegal world in the real world at the moment when Buddha is enlightened, and Bulguksa Temple is a masterpiece that should be understood together. The entire area of Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Rock, and Mount Toham, where the two heritages are located, are included in the heritage area.
Authenticity
The main Buddha of Seokguram and most of the stone sculptures and architecture around it remain intact in the original form of the 8th century, which is highly authentic. The stone heritage of Bulguksa Temple was partially repaired and maintained in its original form during the Silla Period. Wooden buildings have been undergoing renovation and restoration since the 16th century. All restoration projects were based on thorough historical records and traditional materials and technologies were used.
