Kyunyo-jon: The Life, Times and Songs of a Tenth-Century Korean Monk

Written 1074–1075, Kyunyo-jon recounts the life of one of the most significant figures in the Buddhist organization of the Koryo period. Presented here is a detailed picture of the norms and practices of Korean Buddhism in a period when Buddhism was the prevailing ethical force in society. The book is also a documentation of Korean perspectives on China and Chinese culture prior to the domination of Chinese Neo-Confucian ideology. Critical comments are made on the Korean literary world and eleven songs composed by the monk Kyunyo are included.

• Adrian Buzo, Editor

• Adrian Buzo, Translator

• Tony Prince, Editor

• Tony Prince, Translator