Biraesa Wooden Seated Vairocana Buddha, Daejeon

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.1829

Category

Sculpture

Designated year

2014

Location

대덕구, 대전광역시— 대전광역시 대덕구 비래골길 47-74 (비래동)

Coordinates

36.373066, 127.450876Kakao address conversion

The Wooden Seated Vairocana Buddha of Biraesa Temple in Daejeon is a slightly smaller than life-size representation of the Buddha. His head is covered with conch-shaped curls, a hardly noticeable topknot, and two protuberances, a semi-spherical at the top and a semicircular one above the forehead, symbolizing supreme wisdom. The Buddha is seated in cross-legged posture representing auspiciousness, and forms the vajra mudra, a symbolic hand gesture known as the “knowledge fist.” A postscript written in ink on its base reveals that the statue was made in 1651 (2nd year of the reign of King Hyojong of Joseon) by a monk-sculptor named Muyeom.

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