The Rock-carved Buddha Triad in Bangeosan Mountain, Haman consists of a rock-carved Medicine Buddha and his attendant Bodhisattvas.
Located at San 131, Harim-ri, Gunbuk-myeon, Haman-gun, this triad was carved into a rock face and is one of the most famous rock-carved Buddhas from the late Silla period, created in the second year of King Aejang's reign (801).
This Buddha shows some differences compared to the 8th century Buddha statues with idealistic realism style. While large in scale, it does not have the grand, imposing physique typically associated with such statues but rather shows a more realistic sense of grandeur.
These characteristics are visible in the calm, somewhat somber expression of the face, the reduced elasticity of the body, the round shoulders and the plain chest and abdomen.
Although the Sunlight Bodhisattva has an intense facial expression and the Moonlight Bodhisattva displays a gentle and elegant expression, which retain some of the idealistic style, the overall form reflects a transition from the dynamic and energetic realistic realism style of the 8th century to a more relaxed and subdued style of realism. This important rock-carved Buddha from 801 is a significant example of this stylistic shift and was designated as Treasure No. 159 on January 21, 1963.
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- San 131, Harim-ri, Gunbuk-myeon, Haman-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do, Republic of Korea