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Kongō-hannya-shugen-ki

金剛般若集験記
Kongō-hannya-shugen-ki (金剛般若集験記)
PLATE IImage: Nara National Museum, via ColBase — CC BY 4.0
At a glance — Calligraphy & Book · Heian period, 11th century · held by Nara National Museum · designated Important Cultural Property of Japan.

Fact Sheet

Designation
Important Cultural Property (重要文化財)
Date
1001–1100
Dimensions
H 24.3, W 14.2
Catalogue ID
cobas-15922

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{i=>[reigen, Diamond Sutra, Vajracchedikā-prajñāpāramitā-sūtra, Jingang borepoluomiduo jing, Kongō hannya kyō], content=>[This collection brings together legends spanning three scrolls that evidence the miraculous efficacy (, ) of the , (Skt. , ; Ch. , ; J. , )—tales revealing the supernatural benefits borne of faith in its teachings. It was compiled at the start of the eighth century in China during the Tang dynasty (618–907) and appears to have been circulating in Japan as well from early on: its influence is reflected in other collections of Buddhist legends dated to the Heian period (794–1185). This is the oldest extant complete copy of the work.]}

— Museum description: Nara National Museum (CC BY 4.0), via ColBase / Japan Search.

Record & Sources

Cite this page: “Kongō-hannya-shugen-ki(金剛般若集験記).” Treasures of Japan, catalogue no. cobas-15922. Nara National Museum. https://treasures.yamato-kenkou.com/treasures/kong-hannya-shugen-ki/ — entry last verified 1 November 2026.
Full record data (as published in the official catalogue record)
  • Genre: Writings
  • Cultural property designation: Important Cultural Property
  • Category: Calligraphy:Category:Books:Chinese books
  • Material: Booklet, ink on paper
  • Size: H 24.3, W 14.2
  • 員数: 1帖
  • 分類: 書跡
  • 種別: 書跡:分類:典籍:漢籍
  • 法量: 縦24.3 横14.2
  • 品質形状: 紙本 墨書 粘葉装

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