Introduction of Goryeo Daejanggyeong
Palman-daejanggyeong, stored in Haein-sa, is officially
¡°Goryeo Daejanggyeong.¡± However, the numbers of plates are about
80,000 giving more famous name, ¡°Palman-daejanggyeong¡± Furthermore
people in ancient India called very much numbers as ¡°85,000¡±,
and evil passion in Buddhism is called ¡°84,000 evil passions.¡±
Also, Buddha had lectures to public saying ¡°his way to be Buddha
is 84,000 Buddhism writings.
Palman-Daejanggyeong
is still left in almost perfect condition ever since it has been
made 750 years ago. Also Palman-Daejanggyeong is the oldest
wooden block Buddhism plates: it has collected and described the
wisdom of Buddha, and helped the studies and spreads of Buddhism.
In addition, Palman-Daejanggyeong made very impressive effect on
printing and publication.
As the value and superiority of Palman-Daejanggyeong becomes
famous in the world, UNESCO has authorized the plates of Palman-Daejanggyeong(National
Treasure No. 32) and Daejanggyeong Panjeon(National Treasure No.
52) as International Cultural Asset to inspire the world its cultural value and importance and appoint Palman-Daejanggyeong
as the world¡¯s treasure which should be kept for our descendants.