Gwangdeoksa Gamyeokgyoji, Cheonan

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.1246

Category

Books & Records

Era

조선 세조 3년1457년8월10일

Designated year

1997

Location

천안시, 충청남도— 충남 천안시 동남구 광덕면 광덕사길 30 (광덕리)

Coordinates

36.675770, 127.042297

This Royal Edict, written personally by King Sejo of the Joseon Dynasty, was issued to Gwangdeoksa Temple and Gaecheonsa Temple in Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-do on the 10th day, 8th month of the 3rd year of King Sejo’s reign (1457). It was issued in a bid to ease the excessive labor burden of the temples. In terms of style and contents, it is the same as that given to Yongmunsa Temple in Yecheon and that given to Ssangbongsa Temple in Neungseong (Treasure Nos. 729 and 1009, respectively). In particular, it was issued on the same date as the one issued to Ssangbongsa Temple. This document provides insight into the form of royal edicts during the early Joseon Dynasty and the Buddhist policy during the reign of King Sejo.

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