Daebanggwangwongaksudarayouigyeong Gwonsang1ui2,ha1ui1~2ui2

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Designation

Treasure No.1219-1

Category

Books & Records

Designated year

1995

Location

서대문구, 서울특별시— 서울특별시 서대문구 충정로9길 10-10 (충정로2가) (재)현담문고

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This Sutra is also called “Wongakgyeong” for short. Selected as a textbook for Korean monks, it serves as a guide in practicing Buddhism. In Korea, it has been widely read after Goryeo monk Jinul endorsed the scripture and called it “Youigyeong.” It was published in 2 books consisting of 5 volumes. Volume 1 measures 27 cm long and 18.2 cm wide, and Volume 2, 27.8 cm long and 18.2 cm wide. It has a style similar to that of the books published by Gangyeongdogam (government institute established during the 7th year of the reign of King Sejo (1461) of Joseon to translate Buddhist scriptures into Korean). Note, however, that the main text was not translated into Korean; it has only additional markers (called gugyeol or to) in Korean between Chinese phrases. Initially, some people planned to print Wongakgyeong after making Jeong Nan-Jong’s calligraphy into a bronze typeset, but they were forced to add the notes only in compliance with the government’s policy of suppressing Buddhism. This printed book is considered very rare; there are also Geumganggyeong (Diamond Sutra), Byeogamnok (Blue Cliff Record), and Dangseo (Book of Tang).