Silla Local Communities and Buddhism in the 9th Century Through the Stone Fragment of Jumi-sa Temple(舟尾寺) Site in Gongju

The Stone Fragment of Jumi-sa Temple(舟尾寺) Site in Gongju were found to show those who participated in Buddhist projects in the Ungcheonju(熊川州) region of Silla in the 9th century. Here, people with Kim's last name while having 11th place Nama(奈麻) and 12th place Daesa (大舍) were recorded. It is possible that they were from Jingol(眞骨) and lived in capital, and were dispatched with their families as local officials in Ungcheonju. However, if you look at the local community of Silla around the 9th century, it may not be so. Compared to other gilt-stone gates found in Silla's region in the 9th century, it is possible that the people who refer to Kim and Daesa(大舍) were local residents who copied those of the central noble class. In addition, it was found that even if the central noble class migrated with their families, they were not the ones who could have had a significant influence on the local community. These can be seen as people who prayed for blessings by returning to Buddhism in a difficult life. In the Stone Fragment of Jumi-sa Temple(舟尾寺) Site, the names of female figures who refer to 'A-ni(阿尼)' in the 9th century are also noted. I understood 'A-ni(阿尼)' not only as a term for female monk, but also as a term for elderly women who have indigenous mountain beliefs and have accepted Buddhism.