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A Bibliographical Study of Buddhist Literature Published at Gwangheung Temple in Kyungsang Provinces

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This study dealt with Buddhist scriptures that were engraved in Kwangheung temple which was considered representative temple at Andong area of Kyungsang provinces. According to the research, publishing of Buddhist scriptures in the temple was mainly carried in 16th century. Meanwhile, there were 23 kinds of Buddhist scriptures which included existing books and remained in historical records as well. Among the number of 23 kinds, existing books in various institutions of the country were 14 kinds. The records in the Buddhist scriptures show that 14 to 9 kinds were engraved from a motive of peace toward King and royal family. For the rest, some kinds were published from their making a wish of temple members or some were the outcome from learning purpose of Buddhist scholar. And then in subjective distributions of the scriptures, Zen meditation(禮懺) part was the most favorable area followed by the Zen sect(禪宗) and common scriptures so forth. Moreover analysis of the records in the end of a volume show that there was an positive role and participation in the publishing of the temple whose position were ranked engraver, manager, woodcutter, cooking part and such like.

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