Jeongamsa stone statue of Podae-hwasang

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Jeongamsa stone statue of Budai, often confused for the Buddha, is in fact Podaehwasang believed to be an incarnation of Mireukbul, The Future Buddha. Jeongamsa (temple) in Jeongseon was built in 638 by Jajang-yulsa to house remains (sarira) of the Buddha.
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Coordinates:   37°10'59"N   128°53'31"E
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