Worinseokbo Gwon22

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.745-7

Category

Books & Records

Era

16세기 중엽

Designated year

1983

Location

종로구, 서울특별시— 서울특별시 종로구

Coordinates

37.572950, 126.979358

Worin seokbo (Episodes from the Life of Sakyamuni Buddha) is a great collection of two Buddhist Sutras, namely, 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. Volume 22 of Worin seokbo, bound as one book, was re-engraved based on the first edition published during the reign of King Sejo. The book measures 22.2 cm in width and 32 cm in length. Although the exact date of its publication is unknown, it is assumed that it was published before the Japanese Invasion of Korea in 1592, around the same time that the editions of Huibangsa Temple and Muryanggul Cave of Gapsa Temple were produced.

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