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Palgongsan Gatbawi is another name for 'Gwan Peak Seokjoyeoraejwasang', which is designated as a Treasure, and is a Buddhist statue created during the Unified Silla period.
Palgongsan Gatbawi is another name for 'Gwan Peak Seokjoyeoraejwasang', which is designated as a Treasure, and is a Buddhist statue created during the Unified Silla period. It was named 'Gatbawi' because a flat natural stone in the shape of a traditional hat (gat) is placed on its head, and it has become a nationwide prayer site due to the belief that if you pray earnestly, it will surely grant one wish. In particular, it is known as the Medicine Buddha holding a medicine bowl in its left hand, making it an object of faith for healing illnesses.
On the way up to Gatbawi, there is the managing temple, Seonbonsa Temple, and if you climb the steep stairs, you will face the magnificent statue against the backdrop of a rock wall that surrounds it like a folding screen. It is a famous spot where the footsteps of parents never cease, especially during the university entrance exam season for their children.
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