Worinseokbo Gwon1~2

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.745-1

Category

Books & Records

Era

조선 세조 5년(1459)

Designated year

1983

Location

마포구, 서울특별시— 서울특별시 마포구 백범로 35 (신수동, 서강대학교 도서관)

Coordinates

37.551191, 126.939261

Worin seokbo (Episodes from the Life of Sakyamuni Buddha) is a great collection of two Buddhist Sutras - Worin cheongangjigok (Songs of the Moon's Reflection on a Thousand Rivers) and Seokbo sangjeol (Episodes from the Life of Sakyamuni Buddha) - which was published in 1459 (the fifth year of the reign of King Sejo of the Joseon Dynasty). Seokbo means ‘Buddha’s chronology or biography.’ Seokbo sangjeol (Episodes from the Life of Sakyamuni Buddha) was translated into Korean from the Buddhist works by Grand Prince Suyang (later to become King Sejo) and published in 1446 (the 28th year of the reign of King Sejong of the Joseon Dynasty) in order to pray for the repose of Queen Soheon’s soul. In 1447, King Sejong read Seokbo sangjeol and composed a paean to its every two lines, which are collectively named Worin cheongangjigok (Songs of the Moon's Reflection on a Thousand Rivers). As Worin seokbo has not been handed down to the present in a complete set, the original number of the volumes is unknown. This book consists of volumes 1 and 2 of Worin seokbo. It is known to be the original print published in 1459 (the 5th year of the reign of King Sejo). The book measures 22.8 cm in width and 33.8 cm in length. Volumes 1 and 2 of Worin seokbo were re-engraved - based on this book - at Huibangsa Temple in 1568. This book contains lines 1 to 29 of Worin cheongangjigok. It starts with Hunminjeongeum and continues with the prefaces for Seokbo sangjeol and Worin seokbo.

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