부여 무량사의 역사와 조선 17세기 중창 불사

Abstract

The Muryangsa Temple is famous for a number of Buddhist cultural properties from the Goryeo Dynasty to the Joseon Dynasty as well as a long-standing traditional temple. The temple particularly emerged greatly in history as Kim Shiseub (金時習, 1435~1439), one of 6 loyal vassals who survived (生六臣), stayed at the temple and the monk Jinmook Ilok (震默 一玉, 1562~1633), one of disciples of great Buddihst Priest Hujeong (休靜, called saint Seosandaesa 西山大師), rebuilt it. The reconstruction of the temple was led by Master Jinmook in the 17th century, which was recorded in the Dongsayeoljeon (東師列傳) written by Beomhae Gakan (梵海覺岸, 1820∼1896). Also, in a large number of scriptures engraved by Muryangsa in the 15th century, there remain records that King Sejo's third son, 德源郡 (1449~1498), appeared as Danwol (檀越), Kim Shiseub’s epilogue and Monk Jihui (智熙) as publisher of scriptures. Those facts implied the strong relationship between the Muryangsa temple and the royal family in the 15th century, and the great influence of the temple at that time. Most of main relics remaining in Muryangsa are from the 17th century of late Joseon period. Terracotta Seated Amitabha Triad in Geungnakjeon (極樂殿), Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva Triad and ten King sculptures in Myeongbujeon (冥府殿) are works of the 17th century and are known as beautiful statues in terms of formative perspective. In addition, there are the bell of a Buddhist temple (梵鐘) in 1636 and three tablets (三殿牌) in 1654, and many statues of Yeongsanjeon (靈山殿) are important relics to be studied. In particular, it is noteworthy that these relics are concentrated in the Injo (1623~1649) era. That is, Gwaebultaeng (彌勒佛掛佛幀, large sized Buddhist Painting) in 1627 (5 years of King Injo), Terracotta Seated Amitabha Triad in Geungnakjeon (極樂殿) in 1633 (11 years of Injo), and Bronze Bell in 1636 (14 years of Injo) were produced. Those are meaningful in that they are related to the reconstruction of Muyangsa Temple by Master Jinmook. It is believed that sculptures enshrined in Myeongbujeon (冥府殿) was also produced during this period. Currently, the relationship between Muryangsa temple and the royal court of Joseon Dynasty in the 17th century has not been confirmed. In the future, further study and more detailed material investigation are needed on the subject of the monk Jinmook Ilok (震默一 玉), disciple of great Priest Seosandaesa (西山大師), donator for Buddhist event including the royal court family and their belonging classes.