1214년에 조성된 해인사 소장 『金剛般若波羅蜜經』의 역사․문화적 성격

Abstract

This paper attempts to analyze into the historical & cultural character of the Vajracchedika-prajnaparamita-Sutra-woodblock that is stored in the Haein-Temple(海印寺). Its Sutra was translated into Chinese(漢文) by the Kumarajiva(鳩摩羅什). Its woodblock was constructed at the Gunsyaeng-Temple(群生寺), that time was in first year(1214) of Goryo-Dynasty's Emperor-Gojong(高宗). First, this paper organized the various analytical indicators that contained in its woodblock. As a result, we was confirmed a fact that its woodblock had been reflected in a visual artistry & convenience of printing & scientific technology of conservation. Next, this paper newly analyzed into the historical & cultural character of its woodblock. First, its woodblock is composed of a unique system and is the oldest example of the existent Vajracchedika-prajnaparamita-Sutra-woodblock. Second, the structure of its woodblock creatively reconstructed the Vajracchedika-prajnaparamita-Sutra that had been created until the early 13th century. Third, its woodblock is a prime example of the memory & recitative-version that was created to ensure a strangeness&magnificence of the Vajracchedika-prajnaparamita-Sutra. Finally, its woodblock contain the various original information that can restored the history & culture of the early 13th century.