Commentary on the Vajracchedika prajnaparamita Sutra (The Diamond Sutra), Volumes 4-5

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.207

Category

Books & Records

Era

고려 숙종 3년(1098)

Designated year

1963

Location

순천시, 전라남도— 전남 순천시 송광면 송광사안길 100, 송광사 (신평리)

Coordinates

35.002169, 127.275655

The Vajracchedika prajnaparamita Sutra, also known as the Diamond Sutra, is the basic sutra for the Jogye Order (a Korean Buddhist sect), and is the second most frequently read sutra in Korea after the Heart Sutra. The book was produced with a commentary by Jion on the edition containing Gocheol’s explanation of the Diamond Sutra. Printed on mulberry paper with dimensions of 36 cm (L) by 35 cm (W), the book consists of volumes 4 and 5 (out of seven volumes) bound into one book. Its original text was the Sokjanggyeong (Supplement to the Tripitaka), which was compiled from sutras originating from China, the Liao Dynasty, and Japan by State Preceptor Uicheon of the Goryeo Dynasty. It was reprinted by the Gangyeongdogam, a governmental office established in 1461 (the 7th year of the reign of King Sejo of the Joseon Dynasty) exclusively for the translation and publication of Buddhist texts into Korean. The writers and proofreaders are listed at the end of each volume, and it is also recorded that it was reprinted by the Gangyeongdogam. Therefore, it constitutes important evidence that other the other versions of Sokjanggyeong housed at Songgwangsa Temple were reprinted based on Sokjanggyeong printed by the Gangyeongdogam.

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