Rock-carved Seated Bhaisajyaguru Buddha in Gyosan-dong, Hanam

This ‘Rock-carved Seated Bhaisajyaguru Buddha of Gyosan-dong, Hanam’ was made in 977 during the Goryeo period. It is carved on the southern side of the rock, and is 93cm tall. The Buddha has a soft face and robes are worn over its left shoulder only. He is holding a bowl of medicine in the palm his left hand, and the palm of his right hand is facing forward with the fingers raised up. It is a valuable resource for study on Buddhist images of the early Goryeo period since the exact date of its creation is known and it is in good condition.

Source: Korea Heritage Service signboard ↗ · collected 2026-10-08