Stone Lantern at Gakhwangjeon Hall of Hwaeomsa Temple, Gurye

The stone Lantern at Gakhwangjeon Hall of Hwaeomsa Temple, Gurye () is a North-South period stone lantern in front of the temple Hwaeomsa, a head place of Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. It was registered as National Treasure of South Korea no. 12.Stone Lantern at Gakhwangjeon Hall of Hwaeomsa Temple, Gurye

The stone lantern in front of Gakhwangjeon Hall, which has illuminated Hwaeomsa temple for over 1,300 years, stands at 6.4 meters tall as the largest of its kind in Korea.'National Treasure Hwaeomsa Gakhwangjeon Stone Lantern' Returns to Its Original Place After 3 Years The Asia Business Daily, 2025-10-30

This lantern is thought to have been built between 860 (the 4th year of King Heonan’s reign) and 873 (the 13th year of King Gyeongmun’s reign). The significance is the hourglass-shaped flower stone, forming a clear contrast with the dignified appearance of Gakhwangjeon hall to its rear.

Repaired in 1961, 1986 and 2009, the foundation of the stupa was reinforced. The latest was a partial restoration conducted since 2023 in order to fix partial damages, using 3D scanning techniques. The relocation ceremony was held in November 2025.

See also Korean Buddhism Hwaeomsa Gakhwangjeon Hall

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