국립중앙박물관 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA

Highlights
Saddharmapundarika Sutra (The Lotus Sutra), Korean Translation, Volume 3
  • Exhibition Name

  • Nationality/Period

    Joseon Dynasty

  • Materials

    Paper

  • Category

    religion - Buddhism - enlightenment - Scripture

  • Dimensions

    34.2x24.5cm

  • Designation

    Treasure 1140

  • Accession Number

    Jeung 3466

  • Location

    Donated CollectionⅠ

The Saddharmapundarika Sutra (The Lotus Sutra) was translated into Chinese by the Indian monk Kumarajiva (344-413), annotated by Monk Jiehuan of the Song Dynasty, and compiled by Monk Yiru of the Ming Dynasty. This version in Korean translation was made by Gangyeongdogam, the Directorate of Buddhist Publications, during the reign of King Sejo (r. 1455-1468) of the Joseon Dynasty. The main text is annotated in Korean, and the Korean translation is marked with a side dot. Also, the pronunciation of the Chinese characters is transcribed in accordance with the style established in the Dongguk Jeongun (Standard Rhymes of the Eastern State). The proofreader’s seal is stamped at the beginning and end of the book.