Stone Standing Buddha at Manboksa Temple Site, Namwon

This granite statue depicting a buddha is presumed to have been made when Manboksa Temple was founded in the 11th century during the Goryeo period(918-1392). The buddha and the halo, which represents the auspicious light radiating from his body, are carved out of a single piece of rock. The top of the halo is fractured.

The buddha has a large protuberance on the top of the head, a symbol of his wisdom. He is depicted with a peaceful and warm smile on his face. The three creases on his neck and upper chest represent the “three destinies” of afflictions, actions, and suffering. The buddha’s robe features vivid and elegant creases. The statue has holes at the wrists, where the hands would have been separately attached. On the back side of the halo, there is a carving of a seated buddha image.

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