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Jikji 직지심체요절

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Jikji (Korean: 직지심체요절) is the abbreviated title of a Korean Buddhist document whose title translates as "Anthology of Great Buddhist Priests' Zen Teachings". Printed during the Goryeo Dynasty in 1377, it is the world's oldest extant book printed with movable metal type. UNESCO confirmed Jikji as the world's oldest book printed with movable metal type in September 2001 and inscribed it on the Memory of the World Register. Jikji was published in Heungdeok Temple in 1377 in 2 volumes, 78 years before Johannes Gutenberg's acclaimed "42-Line Bible" was printed between 1452 and 1455.

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Jikji (직지심체요절) — verified Korean classic / historical text. Compiled 1377-07. By Baegun.

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• Heritage designation: Treasure of the Republic of Korea, Memory of the World International Register
• Title: Jikji
• Korean Name: 직지심체요절
• Type: Buddhist document
• Founded: 1377
• Location: Heungdeok Temple
• Significance: world's oldest extant book printed with movable metal type
• Author: 백운화상 경한
• Created: 1372년
• FirstPrinted: 1377년
• PrintLocation: 흥덕사
• PrintMethod: 금속활자

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