Rock-carved Seated Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva of Bomunsa Temple

The Rock-carved Seated Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva of Bomunsa Temple is always packed with practitioners and visitors. This statue is enshrined on a huge rock on the middle of Nakgasan Mountain. When you quietly memorize the word "Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva" while climbing the 419 stairs next to Daeungjeon Hall, you will find yourself standing in front of the Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva sooner than you think!

The rock-carved seated Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva statue of Bomunsa Temple has a special crown named ‘Bokwan’ on its head and it is a symbol of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. Another symbol is the bottle that the statue holding, named “Jeongbyeong.” This simple yet elegantly carved smooth lines will definitely put the viewer’s mind at ease.

The bottle that the statue holding is the holy nectar which is used as a medicine for the sick, and symbolizes the benevolence of the Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva.

The Rock-carved Seated Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva of Bomunsa Temple stands at an impressive height of 9.2 meters and width of 3.3 meters. It also symbolizes the thirty-two forms in which Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva appears if it is converted into Korean units.

It is loved by everyone as it helps countless people to find their inner peace. If you need a moment away from your busy lifestyle, why not spend this opportunity to visit Bomunsa Temple?