조선조 불서 (佛書) 언해·사기 (私記) 와 탄허 현토역해 (懸吐譯解) 의 비교 고찰

Abstract

There are three lessons in Korean traditional Buddhist curriculum and each lesson has textbooks . They are fundamental textbooks for Korean Buddhism , and directions and bases to define its identity . Each textbook is accompanied by Saki (私記, personal commentary ) , part of which is annotated . Saki and Unhae (諺解, annotation ) were achieved by Korean learned monks . As the Traditional Culture Research Association developed a project to translate and annotate Confucian classic books , Sipsamgyongjooso (十三經注疏) which was annotated by Korean and Tang scholars is being translated . The translation of Confucian classic books was annotated in detail so that researchers can use it for their studies . The implications of important books can not properly understood only through simple translation into Korean . A number of Buddhist scriptures were annotated after the Korean script had been published . Prestigious monks including Sinmi , Hakyeol , Hakjo participated in the high - quality translation and annotation . Saki has a high academic value as it inherited results of a number of studies and research by learned monks who had studied in China since the Three Kingdoms Period . A great number of Buddhist scriptures were published since Yongsung (龍 城, 1864∼1940) and Unhuh (耘虛, 1892~1980) had begun translating them in the 20 th century . The translation gave a focus on use of easy Korean languages for popularization . In particular , as Unhuh did not use Chinese characters for popularization as soon as possible he could , his translation was not suitable to deliver original meaning of the Buddhist scriptures . Tanhuh Taeksung (呑虛宅成, 1913~1983) realized the problem and translated them with annotation in Korean . His translation is easy to understand contexts and those who have some knowledge on Chinese writings can read them with the help of dictionaries . It fits for the present researchers . It is considered that his translation works as a strong bridge connecting the past to the present when Chinese writings are disappearing . However , it is sorry that his translated books ' values have been forgotten because of exclusive use of Korean language . Tanhuh intended to publish textbooks for all the people as well as professional scholars to read . For that , he studied himself and was engaged in annotating Buddhist Scriptures that anyone could read easily . He annotated them simply only for what he considered it was necessary and it was thought that he might annotate his opinion . Mistranslation of Chinese writings cited in the Buddhist Scriptures as well as Buddhist Scriptures themselves is very serious . Our outstanding Buddhism that embraced both Gyojong and Sunjong is losing its identity . The responsibility lies on all of us . It is the time to translate basic Buddhist Scriptures so that researchers can use them for their studies . First of all , it is important to select good annotated translation cases of textbooks and leading Buddhist Scriptures that were used in Gangwon . Then , literal and free translation should be added and faithful annotation should be made through referring to cases of annotated translation of Confucian books by the Traditional Culture Research Association , Unhae and Saki .