Daebanggwangwongagyaksojugyeong Gwonsang(1986)

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.893

Category

Books & Records

Designated year

1986

Location

서대문구, 서울특별시— 서울특별시 서대문구 충정로9길 10-10 (충정로2가) (재)현담문고

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As a widespread guidebook of ascetic practices, Mahavaipulya purnabudha Sutra (Complete Enlightenment Sutra) deals with the discipline and practices of Buddhism. Buddhist Monk Zongmi of the Tang Dynasty of China added explanatory notes to this sutra, and it was carved on woodblocks to be printed on mulberry paper. It measures 29cm long and 17cm wide. With the intention of printing it in a scroll, the original woodblocks were engraved with 20 lines but were divided into two; every 10 lines were printed on mulberry paper. The exact date of publication of this book is unknown because the record went missing with the loss of the later part of the book. In terms of the style of woodblocks and font of the letters, however, it is similar to the Commentary on the Avatamsaka Sutra (Flower Garland Sutra) published using the woodblock imported from the Song Dynasty. Even though the second volume is missing, it is deemed valuable as a publication made with Goryeo woodblocks engraved based on the ones from the Song Dynasty.