This book is comprised of the second volume of the Beommanggyeong translated by Indian Buddhist monk Kumarajeup from Houqin; the Subosalgyebeop (the way to the attainment of Bodhisattva-hood) compiled by Yanshou from the Northern Song Dynasty and the Subosalgyeui (formalities relating to the attainment of Bodhisattva-hood) written by Huisi from the Chen Dynasty, both of which explain the procedures and regulations regarding the Buddhist confirmation ceremony and the Buddhist seminary for teaching the Buddhist commandments that bodhisattvas must observe. The original Beommanggyeong is comprised of 112 volumes and 61 chapters, but the entire Buddhist scriptures were not translated into Chinese. The book consists of two volumes, of which only the second volume has been adopted by the Buddhist order in Korea and referred to regarding the religious commandments Buddhists must abide by. It defines bodhisattvas’ moral stances and conduct, the way they should act and speak, the ten virtuous acts and the ten important Buddhist precepts that must be observed. It is a sacred text that has had a tremendous influence on the organization and maintenance of the Buddhist order in Korea from the Silla period. Judging from the condition of the print, the details of the epilogue and the fact that the writings are printed on both the front and back sides of the paper, the book is presumed to have been printed from woodblocks that were engraved in the Yuan Dynasty by Goryeo people after 1306.

(출처 : 문화재청 홈페이지)