Daebanggwangbulhwaeomgyeong Jinbon Gwon28

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.686

Category

Books & Records

Era

고려 숙종 3년(1098)

Designated year

1981

Location

중구, 서울특별시— 서울특별시 중구

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Daebanggwangbul Avatamsaka Sutra, otherwise called Avatamsaka Sutra for short, is the first canon of the Avatamsaka sect and along with the Lotus Sutra, it made the largest contribution to the establishment of Buddhism in Korea. This is the first book of Volume 28 of the Jin Version of Avatamsaka Sutra, translated by Buddhabhadra of East Jin. The first five chapters are missing and parts of other chapters are likewise lost. It is printed on paper with wood-blocks, and the papers are connected to form a roll. Records on the date of production cannot be found but the style of the letters and the skill of wood engraving are very similar to those of the 37th volume of the Jin Version of Avatamsaka Sutra, printed in 1098. Most probably, this book was printed during the reign of King Sukjong. Despite the missing parts, it is important for the study of wood-block printing in early Goryeo.