신라 왕경 불탑에 대한 고찰

Abstract

Gyeongju, the Capital of Silla, is called an exhibition hall for stupas because it not only has the largest number of stupas built in Korea in terms of density but also has diverse stupas in terms of forms. First, it can be seen that the distribution of stupas spread according to temple construction plans. Stupas were first distributed around West river and North river and then finally around Mt. Nangsan, The distribution gradually expanded to the surroundings of Gyeongju, and finally concentrated on Mt. Namsan. As for the forms of stupas, wooden stupas and brick stupas are dominant in the center of the Capital, and stone stupas are dominant in the outskirts. It can be seen that single story stylobate stupas are unique stupas that appeared in Mt. Namsan in Gyeongju. Twin stupas, which appear as symbolic existences in the Silla stupa history, were concentrated in the Capital in the 8th century, disappeared from the Capital and spread to the outskirts of the Capital since the 9th century. The stupas in the Capital began to be built for national protection from the time of its establishment, and at the same time played a role as objects protecting the rise and fall of the country. Thereafter, scriptures for stupa construction such as Mugujeonggyeong (無垢淨經) became popular indicating that the functions for wishing happiness and worship were magnified.