고려 중기의 大鑑國師坦然과 지리산 斷俗寺

Abstract

This paper explores the activities of National Preceptor Daegam Tanyeon in mid-Goryeo and his ideological inclination as well as the significance of his moving into Dansoksa Temple in Jirisan. Tanyeon was a prominent monk of the Zen in mid-Goryeo who served as a royal preceptor for King Injong and King Euijong. Tanyeon was greatly influenced by National Preceptor Hyejo Damjin and Buddhist devotee Cheongpyeong Yi Jahyeon. Tanyeon became a disciple of Damjin and learned about the Zen. He also exchanged correspondence with the monks from the Zen of Linchi at Song dynasty. He possessed a disposition to incorporate the various non-Zen sects and the Zen, an idea that puts an emphasis on Surangamasutra and makes people realize the fundamental principles of the Zen through the study of scriptures and quotations. During the first year of Euijong's reign, Tanyeon left the capital of Gaegyeong and went to Dansoksa Temple in Jirisan. Tanyeon, as a royal preceptor, presided over rituals at Dansoksa Temple wishing the well-being and longevity of the king. On the other hand, Tanyeon dedicated to teach disciples at Dansoksa Temple producing many enlightened Zen monks. The king financially supported Dansoksa Temple, a royal preceptor's temple, by granting lands and slaves. Since Tanyeon became a chief monk of Dansoksa Temple, the temple became a base for Tanyeon and his disciples, and the center of Zen Sagul Mountain Sect. Tanyeon died at Dansoksa Temple and was namedNational Preceptor Daegam after his death. During the military reign, a tombstone for Tanyeon was built in Dansoksa Temple. Later, Dansoksa Temple emerged as one of the representative temples of the Zen.