Hanging Painting of Cheoneunsa Temple

Hanging banner paintings are displayed outdoors on special occasions such as the Buddha’s birthday, outdoor rites, and the funerals of eminent monks.

This banner was painted in 1673 by monk painters Gyeonggam, Jigam, and Neungseong. It depicts the scene of the Buddha’s lecture at Vulture Peak.

The Buddha is portrayed standing on two red lotus flowers. The protuberance on the top of the Buddha’s head is a symbol of his wisdom. The three creases encircling his neck represent the “three destinies” of afflictions, actions, and suffering. The Buddha’s body and head are surrounded by a single green halo. The halo is surrounded by auspicious clouds.

According to the records at the bottom of the banner, the painting was made to wish for peace in the royal court, for the wellbeing of the people, and for all living beings to follow the teachings of the Buddha.

The painting, measuring 8.94 m in height and 5.67 m in width, was made with 15 vertical strips of hemp cloth each measuring about 36 cm in width.

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