Pulgyo Taejon (Compendium of Buddhism)

Language: Korean

Published by Hŏamsa Seoul, Seoul, South Korea, 1989

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Pulgyo Taejon (Compendium of Buddhism), compiled by Manhae Han Yong-un, (1879–1944), translated by Yi Won-sop. Seoul: Hoamsa, 1980; this copy 5th printing, 15 June 1989. Large octavo, 1,048 pages; text in Korean (Hangul with Classical Chinese citations). A modern reference edition of Han Yong-un’s influential Buddhist writings, presenting selections from the canon organized thematically and rendered in contemporary language. Includes preface summarizing Han’s project of systematizing sutras, vinaya, and sastras across the East Asian Buddhist tradition. Bound in beige cloth, gilt spine; dust jacket present (minor edgewear and creasing, but intact). Interior clean and bright; one owner’s ink inscription dated 1992 on front pastedown, partially whited out. Colophon confirms first printing 25 Jan. 1980, with subsequent reprints; retail price W10,000.

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Title
Pulgyo Taejon (Compendium of Buddhism)
Author
Compiled by Manhae Han Yong-un (1879–1944), Translated by Yi Won-sop
Publisher
Hŏamsa Seoul, Seoul, South Korea
Publication year
1989
Condition
Fine
Dust jacket
Near Fine
Binding
Hardcover
Language
Korean
Edition
1st Edition
Printing
5th or later Printing
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Non-Fiction, Poetry, Religion

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