세종의 유불 ‘화해’와 율곡의 유불 ‘융합’ 사상 비교 연구

Abstract

This study focus on King Sejong’s Viewpoint Confucianism and Buddhism, which is praised as the best castle of the Joseon Dynasty, and Yulgok’s Viewpoint Confucianism and Buddhism, which is called the genius of the Joseon Dynasty. In the early Joseon Dynasty, a strong policy of ‘Sungyooukbul’ put pressure on Buddhism. Particularly, King Sejong exerted harsh pressure on Buddhist sects and restricted the number of Buddhist monks and temples in the country. King Sejong created Hunminjeongeum and compiled two Buddhist books to promote it. The Seokbosangjeol, which describes Sakyamuni’s life story, is valuable in many ways in Buddhist history. Meanwhile, The Wolincheonkangzigok is a collection of songs written by King Sejong. The content Emphasizes the ethical aspects of Sakyamuni. Here, it is said that the holy Buddha of Buddhism constitutes the great filial duty of Confucianism. In this sense, King Sejong was the architect of Confucian and Buddhist reconciliation in the era of the ‘Sungyooukbul’. Yulgok is a big pillar of Korean Neo-Confucianism. However, he had been to Geumgangsan Mountain for a while because he lost his mother. It is believed that he learned a lot about Buddhism at this time. The Buddhist colors shown in his Neo-Confucian theories, such as ‘Likizimyo’ and ‘LiTongkiguk’. This is also the case with Buddhist language shown in poetry. Especially in his conversation with the old monk, he was able to master Buddhism. This eventually shows the fusion of Confucianism and Buddhism in Yulgok. Reconciliation in King Sejong’s Viewpoint Confucianism and Buddhism and Convergence in Yulgok’s Viewpoint Confucianism and Buddhism can be a good example of understanding and overcoming the times.