Rock-carved Buddhas at Gaeryeongam Hermitage Site, Namwon

These twelve Buddha images were carved into a rock on the cliff. The largest one is 4m and its carving skill is considered to be the best. It’s oval-shaped face, exaggerated large nose, simple clothes and stout body are typical characteristics of the popular Buddha image from the Goryeo dynasty. The Chinese characters, 〈Myeongwoljibul〉 that accompany the statue state that it seems to be Birojana Buddha, the incarnation of Truth. The other Buddha statues are 1-2m high and are also art work from the Goryeo dynasty.

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