I’d like to introduce you the stone lantern seemed to be built in Shilla Kindgom in front of Mu Ryan Su Jeon which was dedicated to Vairocana Buddha and was believed to be built in Goryeo kingdom.
In this way, Shilla and Goryeo dynasty were reconciled in this temple through Buddhist Architecture and Art.
As I mentioned in previous post, there was no pagodas in front of Mu Ryang Su Jeon. Two pagodas were located in the entrance area far from the main hall. It was an unusual style of deployment in Buddhist architecture.
So in my view, the meaning of the stone lantern might be very important in this Mu Ryang Su Jeon Hall.
That’s the reason why I though the stone lantern very importnat.
I examined this lantern carefully. This lantern was as same as that of other Shilla dynasty.
There were 4 carved Buddhas. An I found out one Buddha leaning his head slightly.
It was awesome. The mason who made this lantern did unusual things.
With this small deviation, the lantern suddenly changed from the ordinary stone things to the great art in my view. The mason seemed to give the lantern to ordinary people from Buddha.
It is my secret.
I recommend anyone who visit Bu Seok Sa to look into the carved figures.