Chojobon Hyeonyangseonggyoron Gwon3

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.1356

Category

Books & Records

Era

고려 현종연간(11세기)

Designated year

2002

Location

종로구, 서울특별시— 서울 종로구 새문안로 55, 서울역사박물관 (신문로2가,서울역사박물관)

Coordinates

37.570149, 126.970429

This is the third volume of the commentary on the 20-volume Prakaranaryavaca Sastra (Acclamation of the Scriptural Teaching) by Indian Buddhist scholar Asanga, translated into Chinese by Xuanzang, a monk of the Tang Dynasty of China. It was written to disseminate the sacred teachings of Yogacarabhumi Sutra, the most important scripture of the Dharmalaksana Sect. It says that all living beings exist based on consciousness, and that the way to becoming a Buddha is to attain true understanding of these teachings and practice them. This scripture uses the style of woodblock print similar to that of the Tripitaka Koreana in Haeinsa Temple. The scripture kept at Haeinsa Temple provides publication-related information at the end, but this one does not. This scripture contains Chinese characters with a stroke missing, but the one at Haeinsa Temple set them straight. This scripture is a printed edition of the First set of Tripitaka Koreana, made in an effort to block the Khitan’s invasion with the help of Buddha during the reign of King Hyeonjong (r. 1009-1031) of Goryeo. The status of printing is good, and it has been preserved well. Thus, it is regarded as a valuable material for those studying bibliography as well as the history of Buddhism.

Location