Gunwi Buddha Triad Grotto (2nd Seokguram) (군위 아미타여래삼존 석굴) 군위 아미타여래삼존 석굴
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Once you reach the Hantijae Peak of Mt. Palgongsan, the Gunwi Buddha Triad Grotto (known as ‘the 2nd Seokgulam Grotto’, 군위삼존석굴) stands to welcome you. This grotto, designated as National Treasure No. 109, is a natural cave on a sheer cliff. Here, you can see the beautiful Amitabul Buddha, the Bodhisattva of Power and the Bodhisattva of Compassion. This 4.25m-wide and 4.3m-long cave is located 20m above the ground. This grotto is the progenitor of the Gyeongju Seokgulam Grotto, preceding the construction of Seokgulam grotto by 100 years. It has been designated as a world cultural heritage.
The square-shaped ceiling is highest in the middle of the chamber. The Amitabul Buddha sits in the center with the Bodhisattva of Power and the Bodhisattva of Compassion flanking its left and right sides. The main Buddha is very refined and graceful with short hair and a divine smile on its face, sitting with crossed legs in a full-lotus posture.
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- Dong Seoul Terminal to Gunwi (Departure 6 times a day (07:30 – 19:30), 3 hour and 30 minute ride)
- Get on the bus to Mt. Palgongsan at Gunwi Bus Terminal (08:25-07:10)
24, Namsan 4-gil, Bugye-myeon, Gunwi-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
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Palgongsan Provincial ParkGyeongsangbuk-do > Palgongsan Mountain (1,192m in elevation), in the outlying reaches of the Taebaek Range, stands sentinel over the spot where the Nakdonggang and Geumhogang Rivers converge. In the past, Palgongsan Mountain was regarded as a sacred mountain because it resembles the shape of the Three Buddhas. This mo |
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