불교적 명상으로 본 「승무」 - 사념처(四念處) 수행을 중심으로 -

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to study movements of ‘Seung-Mu’(Buddhist dance) through mindfulness of body․feeling․heart․law of oneself in cattaro satipatthana medication by combining the characteristics and a breathing method of Korean traditional dance, ‘Seung-Mu’(Buddhist dance) with a deep breathing method of Vipassanā meditation and propose ‘Seung-Mu’(Buddhist dance) as a mediation dance. This study targets ‘Seung-Mu’(Buddhist dance) because the term of ‘Seung-Mu’(Buddhist dance) derives from Buddhism and a theory that ‘Seung-Mu’(Buddhist dance) originated from Buddhism is well known due to the close relevance between movements of ‘Seung-Mu’(Buddhist dance) and a sacred discipline supported customs, costumes, and articles from ancient shrines and traditions in Buddhism. This study deals with cattaro satipatthana medication through ‘Seung-Mu’(Buddhist dance) because the process of calming one’s mind in cattaro satipatthana is in accordance with that of medication leaning ‘Seung-Mu’(Buddhist dance) as this dance is strongly tinged with Buddhism and requires sophisticated technique through long term practice. This study will set a new direction for the field of Korean traditional dance because ‘Seung-Mu’(Buddhist dance) as a self-discipline will not only contribute to the popularization of Korean traditional dance by adding a new meanings to it, but also can reveal to the level of the enlightenment to inner calm, peace and a understanding of our place in the universe.