바다를 메우는 한 방울의 눈물- 대행선사 ‘게송, 선시’의 문학적 탐색

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This study introduces 77 poems Daehaeng published in the section “Gathas and Seon Poems” in The Principles of Hanmaum (Hanmaum yojeon), and it examines the themes and characteristics of her literary style. There have been studies that have recognized the cultural aspects of Hanmaum yojeon and studied its significance. However, up till now linguistic research has been insufficient, and this study aims to open a full-fledged discussion by recognizing that we need to examine it from diverse perspectives. In Chapters 2 and 3 of this paper, as a preliminary examination, I examine the aspects and tendencies of her writings, and at the same time, I review examples of the usage of the terms “gatha” and “Seon poem.” In Chapter 4, I identify thematic characteristics as they appeared in the section “Gathas and Seon Poems,” and in Chapter 5, I examine the structure and expressive aesthetics of her writings. As a result, I conclude that Ven. Daehaeng’s discourses and songs, including her works in the section “Gathas and Seon Poems,” actually have noteworthy values in the context of the cultural history of our time. In the latter half of the 20th century, when phrases from Chinese dharma talks and Chinese poetry often appeared in dharma talks on Buddha’s Birthday, and on the first and last days of biannual meditation retreats (angeo), Ven. Daehaeng delivered dharma talks through Korean dharma messages, Korean Seon poems, and songs. The fact that she delivered these herself using various folk song attributes is noteworthy in terms of cultural history. Ven. Daehaeng emphasized the importance of Buddhist practice in daily life, and Korean language verses for the public can also be seen as an example of propagation and practice in daily life.

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