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Banya baramilda Simgyeong so (Commentary on the Heart Sutra of the Perfection of Wisdom)

Cheongju Early Printing Museum

Cheongju Early Printing Museum
Cheongju, South Korea

This book was published by the Office of Sutra Publication (刊經都監) during the reign of King Sejo of Joseon dynasty after re-carving the Commentary on the Heart Sutra of the Perfection of Wisdom that Uicheon (義天, 1055-1101) published in 1093 at Heungwangsa Temple in Geaseong during the Goryeo dynasty. The postscript attached to this book, printed in small gabin font, indicates that this book was published in 1472 under the auspices of Queen Mother Insu.

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  • Title: Banya baramilda Simgyeong so (Commentary on the Heart Sutra of the Perfection of 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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