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Maitreya Buddha in Songcheon-ri, Sani-myeon, Haenam
In Korean: 해남 산이면 송천리미륵불
Maitreya Buddha in Songcheon-ri, Sani-myeon, Haenam is a Maitreya Buddha at 1037 Sani-ro, Sani-myeon, classified as a historic structure.
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Sources: Haenam County
How to get to Maitreya Buddha in Songcheon-ri, Sani-myeon, Haenam
For inquiries, contact the Haenam County Culture and Arts Division, Cultural Heritage Team (061-530-5250) or Tourist Information (061-532-1330).
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Maitreya Buddha in Songcheon-ri, Sani-myeon, Haenam before you go
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Culture and Arts Division, Cultural Heritage Team: 061-530-5250 / Tourist Information: 061-532-1330 +82 61-530-5250, +82 61-532-1330
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1037 Sani-ro, Sani-myeon, Haenam-gun, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City
In Korean: 전남광주통합특별시 해남군 산이면 산이로 1037
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Maitreya Buddha in Songcheon-ri, Sani-myeon, Haenam photos 2
Source: Haenam County Culture and Tourism · KOGL Type 4 (non-commercial, no changes allowed)
Maitreya Buddha in Songcheon-ri, Sani-myeon, Haenam map
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Maitreya Buddha in Songcheon-ri, Sani-myeon, Haenam in detail
Maitreya Buddha in Songcheon-ri, Sani-myeon, Haenam, a seated Buddha incised into rock
The Songcheon-ri Maitreya Buddha is a seated figure carved in incised lines on a natural rock face, 2.5 m high and 2 m wide. The face and upper body are worn and broken, so their form is hard to make out, but the chest, knees, and hand gesture remain clear. It is Haenam County Local Cultural Heritage Site No. 11.
Maitreya Buddha in Songcheon-ri, Sani-myeon, Haenam: 'Maitreya Mound' at the village entrance and Mireuksa Temple
The Buddha statue stands at the village entrance by the road leading toward Sani-myeon, a place people call 'Maitreya Mound'. Today it stands with a temple called Mireuksa, which consists of one main Buddha hall and two monks' quarters buildings. The location recorded in the cultural heritage register is 152-5 Songcheon-ri, Sani-myeon.
Maitreya Buddha in Songcheon-ri, Sani-myeon, Haenam, the legend of facing the Yeongam Maitreya
A legend says this Maitreya Buddha faces the Maitreya Buddha in Miam-myeon, Yeongam-gun. People believed that if the two statues faced each other, a bad disease would spread to the village, so they planted pine trees on the hill in front of the village.
Maitreya Buddha in Songcheon-ri, Sani-myeon, Haenam FAQ
Is Maitreya Buddha in Songcheon-ri, Sani-myeon, Haenam, a standing Buddha?
No. It is a seated Buddha carved in lines on rock.
Is there a temple next to Maitreya Buddha in Songcheon-ri, Sani-myeon, Haenam?
Yes. Mireuksa Temple stands with it, and the temple has one main Buddha hall and two monks' quarters buildings.
Is there a story linked to Maitreya Buddha in Songcheon-ri, Sani-myeon, Haenam?
Yes. A legend says that facing the Maitreya Buddha in Miam-myeon, Yeongam-gun, would bring disease to the village, so people planted pine trees on the hill in front of the village.
Maitreya Buddha in Songcheon-ri, Sani-myeon, Haenam sources
- Original page
- Haenam County Culture and Tourism (in Korean)
- Photos
- Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 4 (non-commercial, no changes allowed)
- Korean page
- 해남 산이면 송천리미륵불