Geungnakbojeon (Muwisa)
| Geungnakbojeon | |
|---|---|
 2008 appearance | |
| Designation | |
Official name | Geungnakbojeon Hall of Muwisa Temple, Gangjin |
| Designated | 1962-12-20 |
| Reference no. | 13 |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 극락보전 |
| Hanja | 極樂寶殿 |
| RR | geungnakbojeon |
| MR | kŭngnakpojŏn |
The geungnakbojeon (Korean: 극락보전; Hanja: 極樂寶殿) of Muwisa in Gangjin County, South Jeolla Province, South Korea was designated National Treasure no. 13 in 1962 in recognition of its architectural and historical value.
History
Muwisa temple was originally constructed as Gwangeum Temple by a monk Wonhyo in 617. After a series of renovations, the place was renamed Muwisa temple in 1555. [1][2] The word Muwi itself means “doing nothing”, reflecting Buddhist disciplines.[2] The records(“十二年丙申三月初吉畵成”) referring to the exact time of a painting inside the building were found in the 1956 renovation. This letter indicates the 7th reign of Seongjong (r. 1470 – 1495).[1]
The oldest building in the temple, Geungnakbojeon Hall, was constructed in 1430 under the reign of King Sejong the Great.[2] Since few relics were left as a Buddhist cultural heritage from the early Joseon period, Geungnakbojeon Hall is considered to be a significant symbol demonstrating the elegance and simple beauty of wooden sculpture and roof design.
References
- 1 2 Geungnakbojeon Hall of Muwisa Temple, Gangjin
- 1 2 3 Muwisa Temple Gangjin county