Founded at the end of Silla, Suncheon Songgwangsa Temple is a representative temple of Korean Buddhism. Before and after the Korean War in 1950, Songgwangsa Temple suffered severe damage. In particular, most of the temples were burned, and precious cu...
Founded at the end of Silla, Suncheon Songgwangsa Temple is a representative temple of Korean Buddhism. Before and after the Korean War in 1950, Songgwangsa Temple suffered severe damage. In particular, most of the temples were burned, and precious cultural heritage disappeared. Since then, with the efforts of monks and believers, he has carried out the Jungchang Buddhist Temple and changed his appearance.
Inam(1908-1986), Monk Inam's "Inam shijoseon(時調選)- Songgwangsa Temple pilgrimage shijo(時調)" records the vivid appearance of Songgwangsa Temple in the modern and contemporary era. The book contains 279 pieces. The paragraph was composed of part 1 Songgwangsa Temple, part 2 Jogyesan Mountain, part 3 trees and flowers, part 4 a self-portrait, part 5 war and refuge, part 6 Staying in the mountains, part 7 miscellaneous affairs, and part 8 parinamana.
Most of the works in "Inam shijoseon(時調選)" are in the form of shijo(時調). It describes the modern and contemporary history of Songgwangsa Temple, focusing on large and small events. It also contains thoughts on the performance and thoughts on looking at the natural scenery. It is also meaningful that it recorded national events such as liberation and the Korean War as well as the situation of the Buddhist community. The urgent situation of Songgwangsa Temple is vividly recorded, including the story of monks who crossed the line to control the flames when the Great Fire broke out on April 7, 1951.
Looking at the contents of this book, it can be seen that Buddhist monk Inam maintained a humble attitude, kept the dignity of the monk, and carried out it with loyalty only for Buddha and Songgwangsa Temple. It also recalls monks who have deep ties to Songgwangsa Temple, such as Hyobong, Gusan, Hyangbong, Chuibong, and Mungok. You can also feel a special affection for Song Gwang-sa Temple, who has stayed for the rest of his life since his birth.
Monk Inam's "Inam shijoseon(時調選)" has historical and literary value in that it records personal history, Buddhist history, and Korean history experienced by a Buddhist monk who lived in a turbulent era from the early 20th century to the end of the 20th century.