Myobeobyeonhwagyeong Gwon6~7(1988)

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.962

Category

Books & Records

Era

1240년(고려 고종 27년)

Designated year

1988

Location

단양군, 충청북도— 충청북도 단양군 백자길 9 (영춘면, 불교천태중앙박물관)

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Saddharmapundarika Sutra (Lotus Sutra) is the principal scripture of the Cheontae Order of Korean Buddhism. The main idea of the book is that the way to become a Buddha is open to everyone. Along with the Avatamsaka Sutra (Flower Garland Sutra), this sutra was a principal scripture that wielded great influence on the establishment of Buddhist thoughts in Korea. This book was translated into Chinese by Kumarajiva of the Later Qin and annotated by Jiehuan of the Song Dynasty. In 1240 (27th year of the reign of King Gojong of the Goryeo Dynasty), Choe I ordered the production of woodblocks for printing this book. Two volumes are printed into one book on mulberry paper, with the book measuring 16.7 cm wide and 32 cm long. Although the first page of Volume 6 sustained heavy damage, its carving was elaborated with neat calligraphy. According to the record at the end of this book, it was compiled thanks to the donation by a government official named Kim. This book is the same edition as Volume 7, which is designated as Treasure No. 692.