조선시대 안동 봉정사의 인쇄 문화에 대한 고찰

Abstract

This study examines the printing culture of Bongjeong-sa Temple(鳳停寺) on Mt. Cheondeong(天燈山), in Andong. Throughout the latter part of the Joseon Dynasty, numerous Buddhist scriptures were published extensively; notably, various books and documents were consistently published at Bongjeong-sa Temple. Buddhist scriptures published during this prolific period of time, along with various documents related to the printing culture of the temple, remain in the present and it is through these documents that this study focuses on the cultural value of printing at Bongjeong-sa Temple. This study focuses on two main ideas: 1) the general temple and printing history of Bongjeong-sa Temple and 2) the culture and history behind the printing of Buddhist scriptures. For the former, the formation of this printing heritage is examined through study of the temple’s location and surroundings, in addition to historical documents related to the temple’s printing culture. For the latter, as Bongjeong-sa Temple published fifteen versions of Buddhist scriptures in 1769 alone, this study will analyze the purposes for publication and common characteristics of published Buddhist scriptures, along with the various people connected to the publishing of Buddhist scriptures and other works of that period in time. Study results reveal that a significant amount of books and documents were published at Bongjeong-sa Temple in Andong, particularly during the latter part of the Joseon Dynasty. Published works varied in content, from the anthologies of Confucian scholars to Buddhist and historical texts. The publishing of fifteen versions of Buddhist scriptures, in particular, involved considerably large-scale undertakings; publishing houses were installed and various people participated in the high-quality publications of Bongjeong-sa Temple in 1769.