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Geumgang banyagyeong uigi (Explanation of the Sutra of Adamantine Wisdom)

Cheongju Early Printing Museum

Cheongju Early Printing Museum
Cheongju, South Korea

This book is a re-carved edition of Explanation of the Sutra of Adamantine Wisdom, a tripitaka published at Heungwangsa Temple in Gaeseong by Uicheon, a Goryeo dynasty monk. This book was published during the reign of King Sejo of Joseon dynasty by the Office of Sutra Publication, and includes a record of the original publication year “4th year of the reign of Shouchang (1098)”as well as the name of the calligrapher who wrote the final version for pasting on woodblocks and the names of the monks who assisted Uicheon in publishing this book.

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  • Title: Geumgang banyagyeong uigi (Explanation of the Sutra of Adamantine Wisdom)
  • Type: Old Korean books(Woodblock print)
  • Rights: Cheongju Early Printing Museum
  • Medium: Traditional Korean paper handmade from mulberry trees
Cheongju Early Printing Museum

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