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Borisa Sitting Buddha

Coordinates: 35°48′43″N 129°14′11″E / 35.81194°N 129.23639°E / 35.81194; 129.23639
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Borisa Sitting Buddha
Front view
Korean name
Hangul
경주 남산 미륵곡 석불좌상
Hanja
Revised RomanizationGyeongju namsan mireukgok seokbuljwhasang
McCune–ReischauerKyŏngju namsan mirŭk koksŏkpul chwasang

The Borisa Sitting Buddha (Korean경주 남산 미륵곡 석불좌상) is located at the east slope of Namsan Mountain in Gyeongju, South Korea. This site is supposed to be the place where Borisa temple had stood during the Silla period. The stone sculpture is 4.36m high, and the seated Buddha image itself is as high as 2.44m. Among the existing Buddhist images on Mt. Namsan, this image is best preserved. The Buddha sitting on the octagonal lotus pedestal is the image of Sakyamuni, who smiles at the world with the half-closed eyes and a merciful facial expression. Small Buddhist images and floral medallion designs are carved on the halo. On the back of the pear-shaped halo, the Bhaisajyaguru Buddhaup-holding a medicine bowl in his left hand is carved in relief.

Treasure No. 136

Location: 66-1-san, Baeban-dong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

References

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  • "Gyeongju Historic Area". Korean Tourist Organization.

35°48′43″N 129°14′11″E / 35.81194°N 129.23639°E / 35.81194; 129.23639