Sangjieunni Myobeobyeonhwagyeong Gwon5~6

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.976

Category

Books & Records

Designated year

1988

Location

용산구, 서울특별시— 서울특별시 용산구 서빙고로 137 (용산동6가, 국립중앙박물관)

Coordinates

37.524041, 126.980350

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. Translated by Kumarajiva of the Later Qin, Volumes 5 and 6 of this sutra were transcribed in silver on brown oak paper to form a folding screen-type book measuring 11.6 cm wide and 30.6 cm long. Although the frontispiece illustration and printing record are now missing, the main text and the front and back covers remain intact. On its front cover, a gold and silver-colored flower decoration circled the title of sutra. Based on the font style and decoration on the front cover, the publication period is assumed to be around the 14th century.

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