Won Buddhism (Korean)
Korean reformist Buddhist tradition founded by Sotaesan Park Chungbin (1916). Distinctive 'Il-Won-Sang' (One Circle) symbol. Mainstream low-control.
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BITE breakdown
0 — Korean reformist Buddhist tradition; mainstream low-control.
Profile facts
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.
This profile is in progress — history, deeper BITE evidence and survivor voices are still being added. Contributions welcome via GitHub.
Timeline
- 1916Founded by Sotaesan in Korea
Sources
- Bongkil Chung, 'The Scriptures of Won Buddhism: A Translation of the Wŏnbulgyo Kyojŏn with Introduction' (University of Hawaii Press, 2003) search ↗
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