Daebanggwangbulhwaeomgyeong Jeongwonbon Gwon24

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.1146

Category

Books & Records

Designated year

1992

Location

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

Coordinates

37.298024, 127.637163

Avatamsaka Sutra is one of the canonical scriptures of Mahayana Buddhism; the central idea expressed in this sutra is the unity of Buddha and sentient beings. As the most fundamental text for Korean Buddhism, this sutra has had seminal influence on Korean Buddhist philosophy along with the Saddharmapundarika Sutra (Lotus Sutra). This book is Volume 24 of the 40-volume Avatamsaka Sutra translated by Banruo of the Tang Dynasty. Printed on mulberry paper using woodblocks, the book measures 12.3 cm wide and 30.5 cm long when folded. The title of this book is written in gold on the dark blue cover, which is decorated with flower designs in gold and silver. The Chinese character “貞” indicates that this book is the Zhenyuan Version of the sutra. This book was printed with the Printing Woodblocks of Miscellaneous Buddhist Scriptures in Haeinsa Temple, Hapcheon (National Treasure No. 206), and the production date of the woodblocks is believed to be around the 12th ~ 13th century. The book is presumed to have been printed in the 14th century, judging from the decorations on the cover, quality of the paper, and printing condition.

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