국립중앙박물관 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA

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Transcription of Saddharmapundarika Sutra (The Lotus Sutra) in Ink on White Paper, Volume 7
  • Nationality/Period

    Joseon Dynasty

  • Materials

    Paper

  • Category

    religion - Buddhism - enlightenment - Scripture

  • Dimensions

    35.6x12.7cm

  • Designation

    Treasure 1139

  • Accession Number

    Jeung 3465

This is the transcription of Volume 7 of the Saddharmapundarika Sutra (The Lotus Sutra), written in ink on white paper. According to the postscript, Sin Un made this transcription, along with other transcriptions of other scriptures, such as the Brahmajala Sutra (The Sutra of Brahma’s Net), the Vajracchedika prajnaparamita Sutra (The Diamond Sutra) and “The King of Aspirations by Samantabhadra Bodhisattva” from the Avatamsaka Sutra (The Flower Garland Sutra). The cover is said to have been exquisitely adorned with gold and silver. Unfortunately, the cover is missing.