순천 선암사 가람배치와 전각의 변화 검토

Abstract

Under the topic of reviewing changes to the Buddhist building arrangement and major buildings of the Seonam Buddhist Temple in Suncheon, this study confirmed the four following findings: First, based on the estimation that its twin pagodas were built in the second half of the ninth century, the Seonam Buddhist Temple was founded under the guidance of Doseon Guksa. In Doseon Guksa’s arrangement, the inner gate, twin pagodas, Geumdang, and an assembly hall formed an axis with corridors surrounding them in the structure. Second, although it is difficult to estimate the Buddhist buildings of the temple from Goryeo, Daegakguksajungchanggeondo makes it possible to examine them from early Joseon to Jeongyujaeran. As for the arrangement of the Buddhist buildings, the two-story sanctuary and twin pagodas in the central yard formed the center along the main north-south axis. After passing through several gates from the one-pillar gate before the Buddhist buildings, one can see rows of many major buildings in the central yard in all four directions. Third, Jeongyujaeran broke out in the 30th year of King Seonjo’s reign, and it caused a huge damage to the Buddhist buildings of the Seonam Buddhist Temple in the second half of Joseon dynasty. Restoration began in 1644 with the rebuilding of Daegagam, and in 1649 Jijangjeon and Gobeopdang, respectively. Later records show that in the 18th century the Buddhist temple had thirteen major buildings, nine temple dormitories, and twelve small temples. The Seonam Buddhist Temple maintained its Buddhist buildings including the approximately 30 major buildings until 1935 under the Japanese rule. Finally, a review of various recorded documents suggests that the Seonam Buddhist Temple maintained 70 major buildings in Daegakguksajungchangdogeongi, 65 in early Joseon, 51 in 1707, 34 in 1719, 31 in 1780, 37 in 1860, and 33 in 1935. That is, the Seonam Buddhist Temple maintained 30~40 major buildings during the second half of Joseon dynasty.