Suneungeomgyeonguihae Gwon9∼15

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.2214

Category

Books & Records

Era

1462년(세조 8)

Designated year

2023

Location

금정구, 부산광역시— 부산광역시 금정구

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The 'Shurangama Sutra Commentary and Analysis, Fascicles 9-15' corresponds to fascicles 9-15 of a 30-fascicle annotated commentary compiled by Han Hui (咸輝) of the Southern Song on the 10-fascicle 'Shurangama Sutra' (大佛頂如來密因修證了義諸菩薩萬行首楞嚴經) translated into Chinese by the Indian monk Banluomiti (般剌密諦, also known as Paramartha) during the Tang Dynasty. The content contained in the 'Shurangama Sutra Commentary and Analysis, Fascicles 9-15' corresponds to one of the core doctrines among the entire 10 fascicles of the 'Shurangama Sutra,' namely the concept of 'Tathagatagarbha,' found in fascicles 3-5, stating that all sentient beings inherently possess the seed of enlightenment. At the end of each fascicle of the designated owner's copy are publication notices (刊記) stating 'Tianshun Sixth Year Renw Year of the Joseon Nation Printing Office Under Imperial Command Carved,' through which we can confirm that wooden blocks were created and the work was printed in 1462 (the 8th year of King Sejo) by the Printing Office. The cover was rebound in later periods, and the title 'Shurangama Sutra Commentary and Analysis' (首楞嚴經義海) is written in ink, with the notation 'Fascicles 9-15' (從九至十五) similarly inscribed. The printing quality is excellent and preservation condition is good. The woodblocks for the 'Shurangama Sutra Commentary and Analysis' created by the Printing Office in 1462 (King Sejo's 8th year) no longer exist, and among the currently extant 30 fascicles, printed copies are not numerous. In contrast, 'Shurangama Sutra Commentary and Analysis, Fascicles 9-15' represents the first public presentation of the sole complete set of these fascicles in Korea, possessing rarity value with seven fascicles in one volume and representing approximately one-quarter of the complete 30-fascicle edition. Moreover, it serves as invaluable research material by enabling concrete confirmation of the 'Shurangama Sutra Commentary and Analysis' produced by the Printing Office during King Sejo's reign and demonstrating the excellence of early Joseon printing culture, holding very significant importance for Buddhist studies and bibliography research. Additionally, historical records indicate that the 'Shurangama Sutra Commentary and Analysis' printed at this time was presented to the king of Ryukyu in August of King Sejo's 13th year (1467), five years later, providing evidence of Buddhist cultural exchange among Korea, China, and Japan.