조선전기 수륙재 설행의 사회적 의미

Abstract

Chosun Dynasty regarded Buddhim with elimination. Because they are aim to establish Nation of Seongnihak(Neo-Confucianism). But Anti-Buddhism Policy are not carrying out from early period. Lee Taejo(太祖) take up a positive attitude in Buddhim, by repair or enlarge many Buddhist Temples. And he take a consultation of national administration from Buddhist Monk, most typical monk was Muhak(無學大師). Lee Taejo’s most important Buddhist protective policy were National Suryukjae(國行水陸齋). Most retainer were in opposition to Buddhist protective policy, but he held Suryukjae in Samhwa-temple(三和寺) 1395, and Jingwan-temple(津寬寺) 1397. In a narrow opinion to National Suryukjae was to purify the heart at the personal level. He claim to stand for individual pray, but take place an inside national, social background. Lee Taejo groped for way of concentrate in mass by Suryukjae. It was most efficient ceremony among the Buddhist ritual comfort the soul, and through the large scale assembly promote a sense of unity. In other words, he make a confession sin of past and the same time gain the social sympathy After two years later established National Suryukjae, Lee Taejo erected Suryuksa(水陸社) in Jingwan-temple(津寬寺). This place permanent establish Suryukjae. Since then Suryukjae was prevailed all over the country, and very often established. Not to mention comfort the soul, there are several purpose of Suryukjae, hope for long life, relief to a disease, safe voyage, success for descendants, extermination of natural disaster. Therefore it was over the aspect of religion became the traditional culture and manners. After all Suryukjae provided with a foundation could subsist in the Anti-Buddhism periods.