Yaksayurigwangyeoraebonwongongdeokgyeong

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.1130

Category

Books & Records

Designated year

1992

Location

성남시, 경기도— 경기도 성남시 분당구 하오개로 323 (운중동, 한국학중앙연구원)

Coordinates

37.393030, 127.052183

Bhaisajyaguru Sutra is a Buddhist scripture that prays for recovery from illness. This book was one of the publications printed by Gyojang Dogam (Directorate for Buddhist Scriptures), which was established at Heungwangsa Temple in 1086. Printed on mulberry paper, it measures 30 cm long and 16 cm wide. The Chinese character “鞠 (guk)” written below the title indicates that the book is given a number based on the Chinese characters’ order. The woodblocks of Bhaisajyaguru Sutra began to be carved based on the printing woodblocks of the Tripitaka Koreana when State Preceptor Daegak suddenly fell ill during the publication of Sokjanggyeong (Supplement to the Tripitaka Koreana) in 1101 (sixth year of the reign of King Sukjong of the Goryeo Dynasty). He finally passed away in the tenth lunar month of the same year, and the woodblocks were completed the following year. This book is presumed to have been printed using the woodblocks made in the early Joseon Period, judging from the carving technique, paper quality, and character strokes.

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