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Jikji (Korean pronunciation: [tɕiktɕ͈i]) is the abbreviated title of a Korean Buddhist document, whose title can be translated "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 metalloid type in September 2001 and includes it in the Memory of the World Programme.
Jikji was published in Heungdeok Temple in 1377, 78 years prior to Johannes Gutenberg's acclaimed "42-Line Bible" printed during the years 1452–1455. The greater part of the Jikji is now lost, and today only the last volume survives, and is kept at the Manuscrits Orientaux division of the National Library of France.
The Jikji was written by the Buddhist monk Baegun (1298–1374, Buddhist name Gyeonghan), who served as the chief priest of Anguk and Shingwang temples in Haeju, and was published in two volumes in Seongbulsan in 1372. Baegun died in Chwiam Temple in Yeoju in 1374.
What do you think the greatest invention throughout the entire human history? The worlds most famous news media, such as BBC, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post and Time Magazine reported that movable metal type printing was the greatest invention throughout the entire human history. In Europe, Gutenberg published the 42-line bible in 1455 while, Koreas Jikji was published in 1377. Those two books were inscribed on the UNESCO on the same day. In Sep 4th, 2001, UNESCO registered them on the Memory of the World which is UNESCO's programme aiming at preservation and dissemination of valuable archive holdings and library collections worldwide. This video introduces the value of JIKJI and metal type printing of Korea. You can get more information about Jikji from http://www.prkorea.com...
Three Korean-American young girls' journey to find about Jikji, the existing oldest metal type printed book in the world
How much do you know about Jikji? Here is a unknown treasure, JIKJI
Jikji Jikji, the world's first metal-printed book stored in France The book number 109 and the donation number 9832 are the other names of the oldest metal-printed book in the world named "Jikji." It is stored in a foreign country and cannot be brought to its homeland yet. We take a look at the meaning of its numbers and symbolism. "Jikji" is a book about tragic events but its value was never recognized in Korea or France. Printed in 1377; auctioned off for 180 francs; Volume 3738 of the "Supplemant a la Bibliographie Coreenne"... These are the numbers representing the history of "Jikji." The mystery of "Jikji," from its birth to this day, is revived through numbers. 직지 프랑스에 잠든 세계 최고의 금속활자 인쇄본, 직지심체요절. 도서번호 109번, 기증번호 9832번은 현존하는 최고(最高)의 금속활자본인 직지의 또 다른 이름이다. 낯선 나라에서 번호표가 찍힌 채 보관 되고 있는 돌...
Exhibition featuring 35 artist teams from 11 different countries. It is the title exhibition for Jikji Korea International Festival, curated by Stephanie Seungmin Kim
THE MOMENT OF ENLIGHTENMENT was inspired by Jikji, the world's oldest extant book printed with movable metal type in 1377. Media Artist BYEONG SAM JEON Photographer JAE BEOM CHO Cinematographer MYEOUNG SEOK KO Shooting with CamFi 촬영문의 : 010-9408-2556
How much do you know about the value of the UNESCO world heritage of Jikji? Jikji has tremendous historic value as the oldest extant book printed with movable metal type. Unfortunately, most people outside Korea don’t know about Jikji, and think the Gutenberg Bible is the world’s first book printed with movable metal type. This is because textbooks, encyclopedias, and websites around the world don’t include much information about Korea’s 5,000 years of history and its rich cultural heritage. However, don’t let this discourage you. It’s time to take action. VANK produced a video to show you how our members made changes in foreign textbooks, museum information, and encyclopedias. Please join us! Become a Korean Cultural Heritage Ambassador!
(Spoken dialogue)
(Hello?
Hey, it's me.
Hey, what's up?
Uh, me and the boys were gonna go for a ride, downtown or
Something. You wanna come?
Yeah, I guess.
Can we take your car?
What?)
Yeah, uh-huh
C'mon baby
VERSE ONE:
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It's time to leave your worries behind
Take a little time at the wheel
'Cause I know it's gonna be alright
I've got to get away
Baby, can't you see
Listen what I say
Everybody, one two three, take a ride with me, c'mon
CHORUS:
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(Run away, your cares won't find you)
Up ahead is where your cares won't find you
You gotta go where your soul is free
(Take a ride with me)
Baby, one two three, take a ride with me, c'mon
Down the road, don't you know you're flying
(Down the road, the stars are shining)
You'll be headed where the stars are shining
(Take a ride with me)
You've gotta go where your soul is free
Baby, one two three, take a ride with me
C'mon
C'mon baby
VERSE TWO:
Checkin' out the scene tonight
And your favorite song is on the radio
Everybody feels so right
And I know, it's time for us to go
Got to get away
Baby, can't you see
Listen what I say
Everybody, one two three, take a ride with me, c'mon
(repeat Chorus)
Yeah
Yeah---
Come and take ride
C'mon
Run away, your cares won't find you (oh)
Take a ride with me (oh---)
Down the road, the stars are shining
Take a ride with me
Got to get away
Baby, can't you see
Listen what I say
Everybody, one two three