고려대장경 인경의 역사와 특징

Abstract

The creation of the Tripitaka Koreana during the early Goryeo dynasty had a national purpose and symbolic significance: to overcome a national crisis through the unity of the ruler and the people in repelling the Khitan invasion. The Tripitaka Koreana was enshrined in major temples across the country, serving as a tool for prayers for national peace and prosperity while also symbolizing the authority and grandeur of the royal family. In the late Goryeo period, the Tripitaka Koreana that had been lost due to the Mongol invasion was recreated. The printing blocks of the re-established temples were enshrined in major temples under state management. During this time, the spread of faith in the Tripitaka Koreana led to its enshrinement at the request of both individuals and temples. In the early Joseon period, the Tripitaka Koreana was enshrined under the leadership of Taejo and Sejo. This effort served to strengthen royal authority while also being used to pray for the well-being of the royal family and the prosperity of the nation. In 1865 during the late Joseon Dynasty and, in 1899, during the Korean Empire, the printing of the Tripitaka Koreana resumed, spurred by the revival of Buddhism and nationalsupport. During the Japanese colonial period, the printing of the Tripitaka Koreana was used for political purposes by the Japanese, notably in 1915 and 1937. In modern times, large-scale enshrinement of the Tripitaka Koreana took place in 1968 to support Buddhist research and promote national culture. The Tripitaka Koreana scriptures were developed in various ways, reflecting the political, cultural, and religious meanings of each era.