Korean Temple Historical Materials (朝鮮寺剎史料)

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The Historical Records of Korean Temples and Monasteries is a significant compilation of Buddhist historical documents from the Korean Peninsula, compiled by scholars and Buddhist figures during the Joseon Dynasty, though the specific authors are no longer known. This work was completed during the Goryeo to Joseon periods and systematically collects historical materials on the evolution of temples and monasteries in Korea, biographies of eminent monks, Buddhist art, and religious policies, reflecting the spread and development of Buddhism in Korean society. Its contents encompass temple architecture, statue casting, sutra translation, and sectarian transmission, making it a core text for the study of Korean Buddhist history and cultural history. This work not only demonstrates the profound influence of Buddhism on traditional Korean culture but also provides invaluable primary sources for the study of East Asian Buddhism, holding significant academic and religious value.