고대 일본의 불상 조상기와 정토신앙

Abstract

The representative example of Japanese Buddha statue having inscriptions is The Triad Buddha statues in Kondo, Horyuji temple, Nara, Japan. The statues were built up for Syotoku taishi in 622(Asuka period). Since Buddhism has been introduced, a number of gilt bronze statues of Buddha are created according to the wishes of the imperial family and aristocrat from the end of the sixth century through the seventh century(Asuka and Hakuho period). About 10 inscriptions to be extant related with these statues, as important historical records, make to know Buddhist thought and social background of the period. The research of this paper categorizes the inscriptions on Buddha statues created in Asuka, Hakuho, and Nara period and tells the most reason for building up Buddha statue is the case for passed consanguinity. Moreover, some inscriptions tell to create Buddha statue for healings, others write to build them for parent’s peaceful life. These cases do not appear in the Korean and Chinese inscriptions. The purpose of wish in Japanese inscription that the wisher wants to heal diseases in this life and to reborn the Pure Land in next life through building up Buddha statue. The belief of Pure Land to be known through the inscriptions of Buddha statue in ancient Japan on the Pure Land of Buddha, of Buddhas, of Maitreya, of Amitabha. The paper says that though the introduction of Buddha to Japan was late than of Korea or China, the introduction of Amitabha statue and the belief of Pure Land in the inscription relatively early. In addition, the paper deals with the Tejukokuchcho(天壽國繡帳), Tachibanahujinzusi(橘夫人念持佛廚子) and Amitabha Triad Buddha.