Buddhist
Won Buddhism (Korean)
6/40· LowConfidence: High
Korean reformist Buddhist tradition founded by Sotaesan Park Chungbin (1916). Distinctive 'Il-Won-Sang' (One Circle) symbol. Mainstream low-control.
CLCI radar
Low Control / Mainstream
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control2/10
Information Control1/10
Thought Control1/10
Emotional Control2/10
Modifiers (+0)
0 — Korean reformist Buddhist tradition; mainstream low-control.
Founded
1916
Members
Approximately 1.5 million globally
Active in
Asia, USA
In context
Won Buddhism is a 20th-century Korean Buddhist reform movement emphasising universal practice accessible to lay people. Operates Wonkwang University and substantial humanitarian programmes. Mainstream low-control voluntary tradition.
Timeline
- 1916Founded by Sotaesan in Korea
Sources
- Bongkil Chung academic work
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