Stupa of Buddhist Monk Gwangja at Taeansa Temple, Gokseong

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.274

Category

Sites & Pagodas

Era

고려시대

Designated year

1963

Location

곡성군, 전라남도— 전남 곡성군 죽곡면 태안로 622-71, 태안사 (원달리) / (지번)전남 곡성군 죽곡면 원달리 산18-1

Coordinates

35.131163, 127.386936

Dedicated to a great Buddhist monk named Gwangja, this stupa was built in the Goryeo Dynasty at the entrance of the Taeansa Temple. Gwangja was born in 864 (the 4th year of King Gyeongmun) and died at the age of 82 in 945 (the 2nd year of King Hyejong’s reign). This typical stupa is octagonal from the base to the top. Arabesque pattern with lotus petals is carved on the lower pedestal and a lower middle one is placed upon it. 16-petaled lotus flowers are carved on the upper pedestal with twofold. A censer and Four Guardian Kings carved in relief on every side of its main body. The roof stone, which is high but is thinner at the corners, doesn't look heavy. Decorations on the capstone are intact. Most parts of this stupa are well preserved and the sculpting techniques and its organization are elaborated and harmonious.

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