Buddhist Relics

Kwanch'oksa Temple
This temple is located at the base of Mt. Panya. In the tenth century, it was established by the monk Hyemyong. It is renowned for the Unjinmiruk, one of the largest images of Buddha in the Orient and the largest Stone Buddha in Korea (Treasure No. 218).

This figure is over 50 feet high and about 30 feet around at the waist. There are also other cultural assets around the temple Stone Lantern(Treasure No. 232), Worship Stone.

Muryangsa Temple
Located on Mt. Mansu, Muryangsa Temple is believed to have been built during the Unified Shilla Dynasty. But, the direction, location and the shape of the roof of the temple allow us to presume that it was built in the Koryo Dynasty. It is one of the best preserved temples in the Puyo. The temple is surrounded by forests and is well known to be the best place for monks to meditate and perceive doctrine.

Kungnakchon hall(Treasure No. 356) of Muryangsa temple is famous for its unique architectural style as a two story building. The five story stone pagoda and the stone lantern of Muryangsa temple are outstanding examples of both the Shilla(57 B.C.-A.D. 935) and the early Koryo(918-1392) art techniques.