Banyabaramildasimgyeongyakso

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.1211

Category

Books & Records

Designated year

1994

Location

동두천시, 경기도— 경기도 동두천시

Coordinates

37.945678, 127.086271Kakao address conversion

This book was a Buddhist scripture translated by Buddhist Monk Hyeonjang of the Tang Dynasty and annotated by Buddhist Monk Beopjang. Banya baramilda simgyeong is also called Banyasimgyeong (Heart Sutra) for short. It is a general scripture used by several sects of Buddhism for reading or reciting. As a compiled version of Banya baramilda simgyeong yakso with Hyeonjeonggi written by Junghee of the Song Dynasty of China, the book is called Banya simgyeong sohyeonjeonggi as well. It was engraved on wood block and printed on mulberry paper, measuring 31 cm long and 19.1 cm wide. In the introduction are a short explanation and some opinions about Geumganggyeong (Diamond Sutra). According to the introduction, Geumganggyeong was published in the 10th year of the reign of King Sejo (1464) of the Joseon Dynasty by Gangyeongdogam (Directorate in charge of Buddhist publications in Korean language). At the end of the book is a record indicating that Prince Hyoryeong and Han Gye-hui published the book in Gangyeongdogam at the King's order in the 10th year of the reign of King Sejo (1464) of Joseon. The book is the same book as the Commentary on the Prajnaparamita hridaya Sutra (Heart Sutra), Korean Translation (Treasure No. 771), but it has an introductory statement about Geumganggyeong in the beginning of the book. It has been relatively well-preserved, with a stamp indicating that the book was proofread.

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