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| Korea Standing Maitreyu Buddha, Gwanchoksa Temple | |
Often called 'Eunjin Mireuk (maitreya) buddha statue', it is the tallest buddha statue in Korea (59 ft). The statue was built in 986 during the Koryo Dynasty in Eunjin of Nonsan, Korea, and designated as Treasure of the country. |
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| Issued Country | Korea |
| Issued Year | 1966 |
| Category | Buddhist Image Buddhist Arts Theme 3: The Buddhist Pantheon as seen through Postage Stamps Buddhist Landscape |
| Type | Postage Stamps |