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Sutra of Virtuous Behaviors Bodhisattva (Daebuljeong yeoryae milyinsujeung youije bosal manhaeing suneungeom-gyeong)

Joseon, 1462 (year 8 of Sejo)

Academy of Korean Studies

Academy of Korean Studies
Seongnam-si, South Korea

A Buddhist scripture published in woodblock printing in Gangyeong dogam office in 1462 (Year 8 of Sejo). In short, it is called ‘Neungeomgyeong’, and it puts emphasis on practicing the message of Buddha. Jangseogak version is a complete version of Korean translated and Eulhaeja printed edition of Gangyeongdogam edition. Out of 10 Neungeomgyeong Korean annotations, Jangseogak owns no.2 and no. 10. The Chinese writing is a neat Haeseo style based on Sejo’s own writing, and Korean version is a square Gothic small letter type. Korean version, in particular, has side dots which play a significant role in studying the Korean of the time when it was created.

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  • Title: Sutra of Virtuous Behaviors Bodhisattva (Daebuljeong yeoryae milyinsujeung youije bosal manhaeing suneungeom-gyeong)
  • Date Created: Joseon, 1462 (year 8 of Sejo)
  • Location: Jangseogak, Academy of Korean Studies, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, Rep. Kore
  • Type: wooden type
  • Rights: Academy of Korean Studies
Academy of Korean Studies

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