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Korean Buddhist Statues Posted by Ginny on Jul 20, 2010
Although Christianity is taking control of the South Korean peninsula, there are majestic remnants of Korea’s attachment to Buddhism. The Bangasayusang (반가사유상) is a bronze statue of the Buddha. It’s sometimes compared to Rodin’s “The Thinker” because of the elbow resting on the leg. This is an old piece, originating from the Silla (신라)-Baekje (백제)…