Buljosamgyeong(1995)

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.1224-1

Category

Books & Records

Era

고려 우왕 10년(1384)

Designated year

1995

Location

원주시, 강원특별자치도— 강원특별자치도 원주시 오크밸리2길 260(지정면, 뮤지엄SAN)

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Buljo samgyeong refers to the three great Buddhist scriptures: Bulseol sasibi janggyeong (42-Chapter Buddhist Sutra), Bulyugyogyeong, and Wisangyeongchaek. Sasibi janggyeong is the first Buddhist scripture ever introduced from India to China. Bulyugyogyeong is a collection of Buddha’s final days of teachings. Wisangyeongchaek is a collection of teachings of Wisan Yeong-u, who was the founder of Wiang School of Chinese Zen Buddhism. This book was published during the Goryeo Dynasty and printed on mulberry paper from woodblocks. It is a folded book made in the form of a folding screen, measuring 16.3 cm long and 23.7 cm wide. The scripture seems to have been introduced from China in the late Goryeo Dynasty according to the prologue written by Mongsanhwasang, a Buddhist monk of the Yuan Dynasty of China. The woodblocks seem to have been re-engraved based on the original ones from the Song Dynasty of China, judging from the calligraphy style. The phrases in the last chapter of the book, written by Yi Saek, state that Jibong, Jido, and Gagon re-published the book in the 10th year of the reign of King U (1384) of the Goryeo Dynasty thanks to the offering made by a benefactor named Kim. The characters on the book were elaborately engraved, and the printing condition is clear. This book is believed to be the same print as Bulseol sasibi janggyeong (Treasure No. 695), judging from the calligraphic style of the book, which looks similar to that of the books produced by the Song Dynasty of China.