Chojobon Abidalmadaebibasaron Gwon175

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.2146

Category

Books & Records

Designated year

2021

Location

중랑구, 서울특별시— 서울특별시 중랑구 숙선옹주로 69 (묵동, 법장사)

Coordinates

37.614885, 127.084056Kakao address conversion

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The Chojo-bon Abhidharma Mahavisaya Sastra Scroll 175 is a Buddhist sutra belonging to the Goryeo Tripitaka Koreana, completed between 1011 and 1087. This represents one of the 200 scrolls in this comprehensive Buddhist scripture compilation. The Abhidharma Mahavisaya Sastra is a comprehensive commentary on the Abhidharma Pradesha Sastra, authored by five hundred arhats during the reign of King Kaniska of the Kushan dynasty, and translated into Chinese by the Tang-dynasty monk Xuanzang. This scroll demonstrates the theoretical systematization of Abhidharma Buddhism, refuting heretical doctrines and establishing orthodox teachings. The Yongmun Temple version was printed from woodblocks of the Chojo Tripitaka, which were tragically destroyed during the 1232 Mongol invasion. As the only known surviving copy of scroll 175, it represents an invaluable archival source for understanding Goryeo-period printing practices and the restoration of Tripitaka Koreana woodblocks. Its superior preservation condition compared to previously designated examples makes it an exceptional primary resource for Buddhist study.

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