This the standing Buddha cut into rock face, called Maaeyeoraeipsang (마애여래입상). The Buddha carved into the rock face is visible through a large glass window that makes up most of the back wall of the main hall.
Saseongam (hermitage) is said to have been built by Priest Yeongi Chosa in 544.
Named Saseongam, or the Hermitage of Four Saints, after four high priests: Yongi Chosa, Wonhyo Taesa, Toseon Kuksa, and Chinkak Seonsa, that lived and worked here at some time.
Saseong Hermitage is Jeollanamdo Cultural Property Material #33.
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Main Hall - Saseongam is said to have been built by Priest Yeongi Chosa in 544, named Saseongam, or the Hermitage of Four Saints after four high priests: Yongi Chosa, Wonhyo Taesa, Toseon Kuksa, and Chinkak Seonsa, that lived and worked here at one time. Saseong Hermitage is Jeollanamdo Cultural Property Material #33.