Stone Buddha Kyungpook Nat'l University Daegu

The colorful city of Daegu which is also known as the Holy Land of Korean Buddhism is home to many famous temples like Donghwa and Pagye and numerous other statues of Buddha. Vairocana Buddha statues are an incarnation of Dharmakaya, a universal aspect of the Lord Buddha. The Vairocana school of thought is largely based on the teachings of the Mahavairocana Sutra. It may be mentioned here Vairocana is often identified with the Hua-Yen school of Buddhist philosophy that was prominent during the Tang Dynasty. However, Vairocana should never be confused with Virocana who, according to the Buddhist Trikaya doctrine, is considered as the king of asura. The Stone Buddha, Kyungpook Nat'l University, Daegu is a very famous Vairocana Buddha statue which is visited by tourists from all across the globe.

Decription of the Stone Buddha, Kyungpook Nat'l University, Daegu-

In the 9th century, the Vairocana Buddha statues used to be popular. Kyungpook National University Museum exhibits about 7000 items, 40000 artifacts including statues of Lord Buddha. The stone seated Buddha statue of the Stone Buddha, Kyungpook Nat'l University, Daegu carefully preserved in the Kyungpook National University is a perfect example of this. The narrow shoulders, flat chest, short body, and the pattern of the clothing are typical of the Vairocana Buddha statues. It was constructed almost at the same time as the stone Vairocana Buddha statue at the Donghwasa Temple. This Stone Buddha, Kyungpook Nat'l University, Daegu has been declared as a National Treasure.

Location of the Stone Buddha, Kyungpook Nat'l University, Daegu -
Stone Buddha, Kyungpook Nat'l University, Daegu is situated at the following address-

1370 Sangyeok-dong, Buk-gu,
Daegu

So when on a tour to Daegu make it a point to see the Stone Buddha, Kyungpook Nat'l University, Daegu and relive the historical moments witnessed by this famous historical site.