Ancient Book of Buddhist Chants Found

The Korea Times has a story about an exciting new discovery.

From the piece...

A Hangeul copy of an ancient Chinese book that contains the notes of the Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910) scholar Kim Si-seup has been discovered.

The book was originally written by a Buddhist master from the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and dates back to the 16th century.

``We discovered the `shiphyeondam eonhaebon' while we were examining the library of Ven. Seong Cheol (1912-1993) at Baekryunam, Haein Temple, in April this year,'' Ven. Won Taek said at a press conference at the Jogye Order, northern Seoul, Tuesday.

``It's a rare book ― perhaps even the only copy ― that is not included in the Natural Treasures list nor on the lists of national libraries and university libraries,'' he said.