『三國遺事』 感通篇 ‘憬興遇聖’조를 통해 본 憬興의 생애

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Kyungheung was born at Woongcheongjoo in Baekje around 620-630. He came from Mok family, one of noted families in Baekje. He became a Buddhist priest at the age of 18, and was reputed as being well versed in Samjang. Afte rexperiencing Shinyusikhak of Tang's Hyunjang, he followed Hyunjang-Kyugi's theory. Until defeating Tang's army after the fall of Baekje in 660, Shilla was conciliating Kyungheung, but he seemed to observe the development of the situation.
When Shilla won at the war, Kyungheung went to Shilla in response to King Munmoo's request. King Shinmun appointed him to Kuksa (Kukro) by King Munmoo's will. It was not only for reconciling the people of Baekje, but also due to Kyungheung's great scholarship in Shinyusikhak along with the purpose to improve the relation with Tang. Kyungheung was promoted to Daeduck as the head of Yugajong as the King's advisor.
Kyungheung stayed at Samrang temple built in the 19th year of King Jinpyong(597). The temple was established for three Hwarang sand closely related with the royal Kim, holding the same ideological orientation with Kyeungheung's emphasization in Maitreay conception. He supposedly entered Nirvana in 710.
Kyungheung Woosung includes one tale that the Buddhist Goddes of Mercy became a good friend to solve Kyungheung's agony and another tale that the Bodhisattva of wisdom made Kyungheung realize his mistake of being luxurious. The agony that Kyungheung experienced showed well his lonely status in the Buddhist community of Shilla, which particularly worsened due to the return request from Yuan. The tale that the Buddhist Goddes of Mercy cured Kyungheung's illness reflected the fact that the problem was solved when Wonhyo deceased and the Yuan's request was cancelled.
The tale of the Bodhisattva of wisdom who criticized Kyungheung riding horses with giving enlightenment contained the luxurious life of Kyungheung and the criticism from the Shilla people toward it. Afterwards, the inscription at Samran temple was made for recording Kyungheung's virtuous conducts and achievements due to his efforts of not riding horses and observing the Buddhist precepts.