景幾體歌의 불교문화 수용양상 연구

Abstract

This paper investigated five Gyeonggi-chega, Mitachan, Anyangchan, Mitagyeongchan, Seobangga and Giwumokdongga which composed and sung by accepting the Buddhist culture in early Joseon period. First, the artists reflecting Buddhist culture on Gyeonggi-chega were examined and the acceptance of Buddhist culture observed in Gyeonggi-checa was analyzed. Ham Heo who created three Gyeonggi-chega, Mitachan, Anyangchan and Mitagyeongchan, Uisang Hwasang who composed Seobangga and Malgye Jieun who composed Giwumokdongga were monks in early Joseon period when Buddhism was rejected and Confucianism was revered in accordance with the national policy. Then, they seemed to have special interest on protecting Buddhism. In that reason, they could lead the activity to protect Buddhism by creating Gyeonggi-chega for spreading Buddhism even though the national policy to reject Buddhism and to revere Confucianism was implemented. In particular, Ham Heo acknowledged the superiority of Buddhism by his work "Hyeonjeongron", the theory advocating Buddhism, in the way to be suitable in the circumstances of his times. Furthermore, he discussed about the interconnectedness of Confucianism and Buddhism. He took the initiative to protect main objects of Buddhism in the approach which was not in the same level as Jeongdojeon. He was evaluated to leave significant influence on Buddhism in Korea. With respect to the acceptance of Buddhist culture, "Mitachan", "Anyangchan" and "Mitagyeongchan" by Ham Heo and "Seobangga" by Uisang Hwasang praised AAmitabha Buddha, the main Buddha in Jeongto Sinang(Worship of Amitabha) and solemnity and superiority of Sukkavati(Buddhist heaven). "Giwumokdongga" by Malgye Jieun illsutrated Nirvana and brightness recognized through Buddhist meditations in poetry.