국립중앙박물관 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA

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Manual of the Confessional Ceremony to Amitabbh
  • Exhibition Name

    Contrition in the Name of Amitabha Buddha

  • Nationality/Period

    Joseon Dynasty

  • Materials

    Paper

  • Category

    religion - Buddhism - enlightenment - Scripture

  • Dimensions

    36.7x23.9cm

  • Designation

    Treasure 949

  • Accession Number

    Sinsu 14788

  • Location

    Buddhist Painting

This manual introduces the procedure and contents of a ceremony held for those willing to repent of their sins and live in the Buddhist paradise. It is a woodblock print made by Queen Dowager Jeonghui, the wife of King Sejo, to pray for the spirit of the deceased Queen Gonghye, the wife of her grandson, King Seongjong.