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In Buddhism, a bodhisattva or bodhisatva is a person who is on the path towards bodhi ('awakening') or Buddhahood. In the Early Buddhist schools as well as modern Theravada Buddhism, a bodhisattva (Pali: bodhisatta) refers to someone who has made a resolution to become a Buddha and has also received a confirmation or prediction from a living Buddha that this will be so. In Mahayana Buddhism, a bodhisattva refers to anyone who has generated bodhicitta, a spontaneous wish and compassionate mind to attain Buddhahood for the benefit of all sentient beings. Mahayana bodhisattvas are spiritually heroic persons that work to attain awakening and are driven by a great compassion (mahakaruṇā).

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Myeongbujeon is a Buddhist worship hall enshrining statues of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva and the Ten Underworld Kings. Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, or the Bodhisattva of Great Vows, took on the responsibility of rescuing unfortunate beings from hell and vowed to postpone Buddhahood until all beings are saved from the world of suffering. The Ten Underworld Kings preside over the judgement of the dead. Therefore, Myeongbujeon symbolizes the realm of the dead and is used as a venue for consolation ceremonies for the spirits of the dead. This building was first built in 1737 and was repaired in 1797 and 1975. A notable feature of this building is the different heights of the three double doors at the front. The door at the center, which is for the Buddha and monks, has an ordinary height. However, the doors on either side, which are for lay Buddhists are so short that people cannot pass the door without lowering their heads. This design encourages people to humble themselves before entering the sacred place. The wooden statues of the Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva triad were made in the 17th century and were designated as Treasure No. 1749 in 2012. This triad consists of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, seated in the center, with Demon King Wudu and a sage monk named Daoming. Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, or the Bodhisattva of Great Vows, took on the responsibility of rescuing unfortunate beings from hell and vowed to postpone Buddhahood until all beings are saved from the world of suffering. The statue of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva shows a balanced proportion. Monk Daoming, on the right, has a bald head, and King Wudu, on the left, wears a crown-like headgear on his head. Both place their palms pressed together before their chests. This triad was made in 1651 by Muyeom, a renowned monk sculptor who was active in the early and mid-17th century. The Amitabha Buddha triad (Treasure No. 1721) in Geungnakbojeon Hall was also made by him in the same year.

Geungnakbojeon is a Buddhist worship hall enshrining a statue of Amitabha, the Buddha of Western Paradise. It is believed that all beings who call the name of Amitabha while reflecting on his meritorious virtues can be reborn in the Buddhist paradise of the West. This building is the main hall of Sinheungsa Temple. It was first built in 1647 and was repaired in 1750 and 1821. The tall foundation platform and stone stairs are carved with various designs such as peonies, lions, beast faces, and dragon heads, which is rarely found in other Buddhist temples. The doors at the front of the building are decorated with exquisite floral grid lattices. Inside the hall, the coffered ceiling is painted with various patterns, and a red wooden canopy stands over the Buddhist altar. The wooden statues of Amitabha Buddha triad (Treasure No. 1721) are enshrined in this hall. This Buddha triad consists of a main Buddha, Amitabha seated in the center, with Avalokitesvara (Bodhisattva of Great Compassion) and Mahasthamaprapta (Bodhisattva of Wisdom and Strength) on each side. This Buddha triad was made in 1651 by Monk Muyeom. He was a renowned monk sculptor who was active in the early and mid-17th century. It is presumed that his artistic activities reached their peak in the 1650s. He also formed the largest monk sculptor group, sharing similar techniques and styles. The Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva (Treasure No. 1749) in Myeongbujeon Hall was also made by him in the same year. 

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