Hanging Painting of Gwangdeoksa Temple (Rocana Buddha)

A gwaebul is a large Buddhist painting hung in front of the main hall of a temple for great ceremonies and rites, to which worshippers pay homage, and this hanging painting at Gwangdeoksa Temple is centred on Rocana Buddha. The overall composition places Rocana Buddha, wearing a jewelled crown, larger than the other figures at the centre, surrounded by two bodhisattvas, two disciples and the Four Heavenly Kings. The main Buddha has an oval face, and seven small Buddha figures are depicted within the round head halo. A swastika symbol is inscribed on his chest, and both hands are raised to about shoulder height, with the thumb and middle finger of each touching. The red robe, its knots, and the round decorations on the collar combine to give the painting a striking splendour. The surrounding figures are arranged symmetrically: two disciples are depicted on either side at shoulder height, two bodhisattvas below them, and the Four Heavenly Kings placed around the edges. Red and green are the predominant colours, and clouds are painted here and there in the background, adding further splendour to the bright, vivid colouring.

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Cheonan, Chungnam

Designation

Treasure · 보물