조선시대 통도사의 사리신앙

Abstract

Located in the center of Tongdosa Temple is the Geumgang Gyedan (Diamond Altar). Much research has been done on Master Jajang, who established the temple, and the Geumgang Gyedan, and it is possible to understand not only the thought and faith that emanated from here but also various fields such as Buddhist history and art history. However, the historical understanding of the Sari Jinsin (the Buddha’s relics) enshrined in the Geumgang Gyedan is not so abundant. This is because most of the studies are concentrated in the records of Samguk Yusa (Legends and Myths of the Three Kingdoms). It is noted that the history of the Geumgang Gyedan is reported within this text, and that the story relates the creation of Tongdosa Temple during the Silla Dynasty. However, in order to fully understand the significance of Tongdosa, it is necessary to understand the process of change and the faith of the Geumgang Gyedan during the Joseon Dynasty. The purpose of this article is to understand the changes of the Geumgang Gyedan and the aspects of faith during the Joseon Dynasty. Various accounts and historical records from Tongdosa tell of the history of the Joseon Dynasty. Most of these records are from the middle Joseon Dynasty, including historical accounts, inscriptions, and anecdotes of the Master’s life. A history of Tongdosa Temple was also published. The contents included in these works are important records that reflect the facts and understanding of the period during the Joseon Dynasty. Through this process, I will first look at the transformation process of the Geumgang Gyedan in the Joseon Dynasty. With the Sari-youngi in mind, I aim to understand the significance that the Sari's spirit and mystery have in the Buddhist history of the Joseon Dynasty. In the course of the active Buddhist faith activities of the early Joseon Dynasty, the sins of the Sari appear many times. The Sari’s spirit does not stop simply as a mysterious event that occurred when a Buddhist temple was built or repaired. During periods of suppression of Buddhism, Sari faith was the driving force of Buddhism for thousands of centuries to preserve tradition and culture. At the center of this, there was the Sari of Tongdosa Temple which led it to be recognized as a Temple of the Treasures of Buddha.