Worinseokbo Gwon23

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.745-8

Category

Books & Records

Era

조선 세조5년(1459)

Designated year

1993

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 23 of Worin seokbo, which was bound into one book, was the original print published during the reign of King Sejo. The book measures 21.5 cm wide by 31.2 cm long. As the volume is missing some parts from the beginning and end of the book, at present only chapters from 16 to 106 remain; and the book has been entirely restored. The book includes 28 lines from Worin cheongangjigok (lines 497-524), followed by explanations from Seokbo sangjeol that correspond to the applicable contents of Worin cheongangjigok.

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