Highlights
Rubbed Copies of the Epitaph on the Monument for Priest Sinhaeng at Dansoksa Temple
- Nationality/Period
Silla Kingdom
- Materials
Paper
- Category
Culture / Art - Letter & Paintings - rock engraving - inscription
- Dimensions
30.5x19.1cm
- Accession Number
Bongwan 2551
This is a rubbed copy of the stele for Master Sinhaeng at Dansoksa Temple in Un-ri, Danseong-myeon, Sancheong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do. The stele, which was erected in 813 (the 5th year of the reign of King Heondeok of Silla), has long vanished. The contents of the stele provide important information on the early history of Seon Buddhism.