When you pass Hyeopmun from Gyotaejeon toward the Gyeonghoeru direction, Hanwonjeon appears. During the reign of King Sejong, there was a statue of the Buddha enshrined in Hanwonjeon, and they held Buddhist rituals and events there. This is the only building built for Buddhism in Gyeongbokgung. After being burnt down during the Japanese invasion of 1592, it was rebuilt during the reconstruction of Gyeongbokgung. However, it was lost to fire again during Japanese colonial rule. The current building was restored in 1995. Isn’t this an unlucky fate? What is interesting is that Hanwonjeon is also the name of the Tang Dynasty's palace. It may seem unusual that there is a building for Buddhist events in a Joseon palace constructed in accordance with Confucianism. It may have displeased some upright servants. However, the royal family visited this place when they were tired or in trouble. Perhaps Hamwonjeon was a space for the royal family to take a break from politics and pray for peace of mind.