골굴사(骨窟寺) 석굴구조와 마애 장륙 석가불좌상(丈六釋迦佛坐像)의 의의

Abstract

First, it is believed that Golgul stone cave seems to have been constructed with the Hangma-thought in Yugamilgyo or Yugajong like Seokgulam. Second, it is meaningful in that the Golgul stone cave and Golgul Buddha statue carved on rock are the only semi-excavated stone cave unlike Seokgulam, a constructed stone cave, the only one with the most magnificent carved on Rock Buddha in Korea, influenced by India and China stone caves. Thirdly, Golgul Buddha statue carved on rock was constructed as a giant stone statue, and it was constructed as a grand Buddha statue expressing the parallel stair question (평행계단식 의문), and as the Shakyamuni Buddha statue of Hangmachokjiin, the Seokgulam principal object Buddha statue is the best single Buddha statue, but this Golgul Buddha statue is regarded as the masterpiece of the carved on rock Hangmachokjiin Buddha statue. Fourth, the Golgul Buddha statue carved on rock is a realistic style of the latter half of the 9th century, yet it is a Buddha statue with elegant geometrical dynamics that is not graceful realism like Seokgulam, but it is highly appreciated as one of the most representative Buddha statues of the time. Fifth, it is believed that its meaning should be closely examined through comparison analysis of the Golgul stone cave and the Indian stone cave - silkroad stone cave - china stone cave.