Geungnakbojeon Hall of Sinheungsa Temple, Sokcho

Geungnakbojeon is a Buddhist worship hall enshrining a statue of Amitabha, the Buddha of Western Paradise. It is believed that all beings who call the name of Amitabha while reflecting on his meritorious virtues can be reborn in the Buddhist paradise of the West.

This building is the main hall of Sinheungsa Temple. It was first built in 1647 and was repaired in 1749 and 1821. The tall foundation platform and stone stairs are carved with various designs such as peonies, lions, beast faces, and dragon heads, which is rarely found in other Buddhist temples. The doors at the front of the building are decorated with exquisite floral grid lattices. Inside the hall, the coffered ceiling is painted with various patterns, and a red wooden canopy stands over the Buddhist altar.

The wooden statues of Amitabha Buddha triad (Treasure) are enshrined in this hall.

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