DAEJEON DONG-GU DISTRICT

The painting is preserved in the historic Go San temple. The Go San temple was constructed during the reign of Hun Kang during the Shilla Dynasty (886 AD), and was later restored during the reign of In-Jo during the Chosun Dynasty (1636 AD). The painting was created at the Chung Do Woon Moon Temple in 1815.

This scroll painting of Amitabha has been marked with horizontal creases from the years that it was rolled. It is definitely worth noting that this scroll painting is relatively large. This scroll painting is described as a red Amitabha painting since it has the color red as its background. The skin and hair are the only parts that are colored, while the rest of the painting is impeccably outlined in gold.

The Sakyamuni is positioned at the center of the painting, while numerous others surround him. The people in the bottom part of the drawing are depicted to as large figures, and they are gradually reduced in size going to the top. In the middle of the scroll, 8 Buddhist saints are neatly aligned in order, while the bottom of the scroll depicts 8 Amitabha saints and the 10 disciple monks. Both corners on the bottom of the scroll depict the four Devas.

• Designated number: Daejeon tangible cultural treasure, No. 33
• Location : Main building in Go-san Temple, san 3, Daesungdong, Dong-gu, Daejeon