Journal of Korean Art & Archaeology 2020, Vol.14 pp.59-71
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In Korean Buddhism, bokjang refers to rituals for consecrating Buddhist images, established as early as the mid-12th century during the Goryeo dynasty. Guided by the Sutras on the Production of Buddhist Images from the Joseon period, bokjang involves enshrining objects like relics and silks of five colors in a Buddhist image, transforming it into a worship object. The notable feature of bokjang is the five treasure bottles, derived from esoteric texts transmitted from Liao Buddhist traditions, symbolizing the five directional Buddhas. The bokjang ritual places these bottles permanently within the image, differing from other Buddhist regions' rituals. This unique method highlights the integration of late Indian esoteric Buddhist elements within Korean practices during cultural exchanges between the Liao and Goryeo dynasties.
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- Diverse Aspects and Characteristics of the Goryeo Dynasty Crafts in Xuanhe Fengshi Gaoli Tujing
- The Development of Suryukjae in Goryeo and the Significance of State-sponsored Suryukjae during the Reign of King Gongmin
- Thirteenth-century Wooden Sculptures of Amitabha Buddha from the Goryeo Dynasty and the Ink Inscriptions on their Relics
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