Yenyeommitadoryangchambeop Gwon6~10(1992)

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.1144

Category

Books & Records

Era

1474년

Designated year

1992

Location

여주시, 경기도— 경기도 여주시 강문로 270-8 (강천면, 목아불교박물관)

Coordinates

37.298024, 127.637163

“Chambeop” refers to a Buddhist penitence rite during which sutras are recited as part of the ritualistic act of penitence. When the penitence ritual is addressed to Amitabha Buddha of the Pure Land, this is called Mita chambeop (Amitabha Penitence Rite). This book describes the steps in the Amitabha penitence rite, and it was published in 1474 (5th year of King Seongjong’s reign) under the patronage of Queen Dowager Jeonghui, widow of King Sejo, to pray for the soul of Queen Gonghye, the late consort to King Seongjong. Printed on mulberry paper with woodblocks, the book contains volumes 6 to 10 in a single book and measures 33.4 cm long and 22 cm wide. The postscript by Kim Su-on added at the end of the book states that the book was published to pray for the soul of the late Queen Gonghye, wife of King Seongjong, and other past kings and queens. The book also provides the list of names of prominent monks and royals who took part in the carving of the printing blocks along with their titles and ranks, indicating that the publishing project was a high-profile project directly sponsored by the royal house. Those who were involved in the actual task of printing this book were specialists of the highest caliber, and the provided detailed information about these specialists is helpful in understanding the history of Korean woodblock printing.

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