Seonjongyeonggajip(eonhae)(1984)

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.774-1

Category

Books & Records

Era

조선시대

Designated year

1984

Location

중구, 서울특별시— 서울특별시 중구 필동로1길 30(필동3가, 동국대학교 중앙도서관)

Coordinates

37.559249, 126.998549

Seonjong yeonggajip, a collection of essential teachings of Zen Buddhism, originated in the Tang Dynasty of China. King Sejo appended letters in the Korean phonetic alphabet, Hangeul, printed next to Chinese characters, and Monk Sinmi translated it into Korean. Of two volumes, the first one was made in Gangyeongdogam, the institute where Buddhist scriptures were translated into Korean and published, in the 10th year of the reign of King Sejo (1464) of the Joseon Dynasty. It measures 33.1cm in length and 20.3cm in width. The last volume was made in the first year of King Yeonsangun’s reign by order of the Queen Dowager Jeonghyeon in order to pray for the happiness of the late King Seongjong. Measuring 32.6cm in length and 21.2cm in width, the book was reprinted in Wongaksa Temple. A record of publication, written by Monk Hakjo, appears in an epilogue. Good quality paper and the elaborate printing technique increase the value of this book.

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