Geumgangbanyabaramilgyeong(1988)

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.974

Category

Books & Records

Era

1387년(고려 우왕13년)

Designated year

1988

Location

종로구, 서울특별시— 서울 종로구 새문안로 55, 서울역사박물관 (신문로2가,서울역사박물관)

Coordinates

37.570149, 126.970429

Popularly known as the Diamond Sutra, Vajracchedika prajnaparamita Sutra is a canonical scripture of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism and is the second most read sutra in Korea, after Maha prajnaparamita hridaya Sutra (Heart Sutra). This book was published by Yu Gu and Kang In-bu with the support of the queen in 1387 (13th year of the reign of King U of the Goryeo Dynasty). Printed on mulberry paper using woodblocks, this book measures 15 cm wide and 25.2 cm long. Yi Saek wrote a simple note explaining the printing procession, with Gakji transcribing the characters. Later, Jidam reprinted the book with the participation of Lady Jo (Lord Pungyang’s wife) and Jeong Ja-hoe. The title is written on the dark-blue cover in gold color. It is identical to the Brahmajala Sutra (Sutra of Brahma’s Net) and Prajnaparamita Sutra (Diamond Sutra), which are collectively designated as Treasure No. 919. As a whole, it has been preserved in good condition.

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