Yeongsanjeon Hall of Magoksa Temple, Gongju
公州 麻谷寺 靈山殿
충청남도 공주시
Basic information
- Designation
- Treasure No.800
- Category
- Architecture
- Era
- 조선시대 초기
- Designated year
- 1984
- Location
- 공주시, 충청남도— 충남 공주시 사곡면 마곡사로 966, 마곡사 (운암리)
- Coordinates
- 36.557796, 127.011713
AI Docent
✨ AI-generated# Yeongsanjeon Hall of Magoksa Temple Welcome to Yeongsanjeon Hall, one of Korea's most significant Buddhist structures. Built in 1651 by the dedicated monk Gaksun, this hall sits peacefully to the west of the temple gate—and it's the oldest building still standing in Magoksa Temple. Step inside, and you'll find yourself in a sacred space housing a Sakyamuni Buddha statue and a stunning painting depicting Buddha's life through eight pivotal moments. The hall itself is an architectural masterpiece. Notice its sturdy wooden pillars and the distinctive gable roof above you. What makes this building truly special is how it blends two different construction styles—a rare and refined approach that reveals the skill of its builders. King Sejo himself inscribed the calligraphy on the wooden board above the entrance. Look up at the ceiling with its geometric well pattern—another elegant detail. This hall survived centuries of turbulence to stand before you today, offering a window into Joseon-era craftsmanship and Buddhist devotion.
⚠ This is an AI-generated retelling of the official description. For accuracy, refer to the official description below.
Description
Opinion is divided on the foundation of Magoksa Temple. Some say it was built by Buddhist Monk Jajang Yulsa in 640, the ninth year of the reign of Queen Seondeok of Silla, while others say Buddhist Monk Museon of Silla built it after returning from Tang China. It was closed from late Silla to the early days of Goryeo but was rebuilt by State Preceptor Bojo in 1172, the second year of the reign of King Myeongjong of Goryeo. It then remained dilapidated again for 60 years following the Japanese Invasion of Korea in 1592. The Buddhist Monk Gaksun rebuilt Daeungjeon Hall, Yeongsanjeon Hall and Daejeokgwangjeon Hall in 1651, the second year of the reign of King Hyojong of Joseon. Yeongsanjeon Hall is the sanctum enshrined with a Sakyamuni statue and a painting of Buddha's life (The Eight Great Events), also called Cheonbuljeon, because it enshrines a thousand Buddhas. It was rebuilt along with the temple by Buddhist Monk Gaksun in 1651. It is situated to the west of Haetalmun Gate, and is the oldest building in Magoksa. It comprises 5-kan (a unit of measurement referring to the distance between two columns) front space and 3-kan side space and it has a gable roof called matbaejibung. It is a jusimpo style of building, which the gongpo that supports the eaves of the roof is set up only on the pillars while in the dapo style the gongpo is set up not only on the pillars but also between them. It is unique in that the end of the extended materials is rolled. King Sejo inscribed the calligraphy on the hanging board on the front of the building. The ceiling was decorated with the pattern of Chinese character 井 (jeong). A well ceiling is typically associated with a dapo style building, though a mixture of jusimpo and dapo styles was adopted here. With its solid structure, the hall is regarded as an important cultural asset and a source for the study of Joseon architectural history.
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