Stone Seated Buddha in Bogyong-dong, Sangju

This statue depicts Sakyamuni, the historical Buddha who lived in ancient India, and is presumed to have been made during the Goryeo period (918-1392). Originally, it was located at the site of a Buddhist temple in Bongnyong-dong (Historic Site No. 477), but in 1975, it was moved to its current location in Wangsan Historical Park.

The halo and pedestal of the statue no longer remain, and the lower body is almost completely damaged As a result, the statue leans slightly backward in its seated position. There was originally a large protuberance on the top of the head which symbolizes the Buddha's wisdom, but it has also been damaged and no longer remains. The face features narrowed eyes and a small and thick mouth, and the neck is encircled with three creases which represent the "three destinies" of afflictions, actions, and suffering. Although the two hands are broken, it is presumed, given the overlapping position of the arms, that the hand gesture features his right hand clasping his left index finger.

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