Myobeobyeonhwagyeong Gwon5~7(1991)

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.1107

Category

Books & Records

Era

조선 문종1년(1451)

Designated year

1991

Location

관악구, 서울특별시— 서울 관악구 남부순환로152길 53, 호림박물관 (신림동,호림박물관)

Coordinates

37.481072, 126.918352

Saddharmapundarika Sutra (Lotus Sutra) is the principal scripture of the Cheontae Order of Korean Buddhism. The main idea of the book is that the way to become a Buddha is open to everyone. Along with the Avatamsaka Sutra (Flower Garland Sutra), this sutra was a principal scripture that wielded great influence on the establishment of Buddhist thoughts in Korea. Saddharmapundarika Sutra was translated into Chinese by Kumarajiva of the Later Qin and annotated by Jiehuan of the Song Dynasty. During the Joseon Dynasty, this book was published in 1451 (first year of King Munjong’s reign) at the request of Myeongbin, who was a queen consort of the deceased King Taejong, in order to pray for the souls of King Taejong, King Sejong, Queen Soheon (King Sejong’s wife), and Myeongbin’s parents. It was printed on mulberry paper using woodblocks, with Volumes 5 to 7 bound into one book measuring 18.6 cm wide and 28.8 cm long.

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