The Scriptures of Won Buddhism : : A Translation of Wonbulgyo kyojon with Introduction /

The Scriptures of Won Buddhism : : A Translation of Wonbulgyo kyojon with Introduction / / Bongkil Chung.

Won Buddhism, one of the major religions of modern Korea, was established in 1916 by Pak Chung-bin (1891–1943), later known as Sot’aesan. In 1943 Sot’aesan published a collection of Buddhist writings, the Correct Canon of Buddhism (Pulgyo chongjon), which included the doctrine of his new order. Four...

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Chung, Bongkil,
Place / Publishing House:Honolulu : : University of Hawaii Press, , [2003]
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Year of Publication:2003
Language:English
Series:Kuroda Classics in East Asian Buddhism ; 17
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Physical Description:1 online resource (432 p.)
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Table of Contents:
  • Frontmatter
  • Contents
  • Foreword
  • Preface
  • Abbreviations and Conventions
  • Study
  • Introduction The Foundation and Doctrine of Won Buddhism
  • Part One: Sot'aesan's Life and the Foundation of Won Buddhism
  • I. Background
  • II. Sot'aesan's Early Years
  • III. Preparation for the Establishment of a Religious Order
  • IV. Groundwork for Founding the Order
  • V. Drafting the Doctrine
  • VI. Founding of the New Religious Order
  • VII. Molding the Structure of the Order
  • VIII. Sot'aesan's Last Years
  • Part Two: Sot'aesan's Religious Thought
  • I. The Intention to Save the World
  • II. Analysis of the Doctrine
  • III. A Summary of the Taejonggyong (Scripture of Sot'aesan)
  • Translation. The Canon
  • Part One. General Introduction
  • Chapter One: The Founding Motive
  • Chapter Two: An Outline of the Doctrine
  • Chapter Three: Four Fundamental Principles
  • Part Two. Doctrine
  • Chapter One: Irwonsang (Unitary Circular Symbol)
  • Chapter Two: Fourfold Beneficence (Saun)
  • Chapter Three: The Four Essentials
  • Chapter Four: The Threefold Practice (Samhak)
  • Chapter Five: The Eight Articles Necessary for Carrying Out the Threefold Practice
  • Chapter Six: The Essential Ways of Humanity and the Essential Ways of Practice
  • Part Three. Practice
  • Chapter One: The Essentials of Daily Practice
  • Chapter Two: Regular-term Training and Daily Training
  • Chapter Three: Intoning the Name of a Buddha
  • Chapter Four: Sitting in Meditation
  • Chapter Five: Essential Test Cases of Uidu
  • Chapter Six: Keeping a Diary
  • Chapter Seven: How to Practice Timeless Zen
  • Chapter Eight: The Discourse on Repentance
  • Chapter Nine: Silent Confession and Prayer
  • Chapter Ten: How to Make an Offering to Buddha
  • Chapter Eleven: The Precepts
  • Chapter Twelve: The Essential Discourse on Following the Original Nature
  • Chapter Thirteen: The First Religious Discourses
  • Chapter Fourteen: The Sermon on Suffering and Happiness
  • Chapter Fifteen: Ailing Family and Its Remedies
  • Chapter Sixteen: How to Perfect Both Soul and Flesh
  • Chapter Seventeen: Ranks of Dharma Stages
  • Translation. The Scripture of Sot'aesan
  • I. Introduction
  • II. On Doctrine
  • III. On Practice
  • IV. On the Principles of Humanity
  • V. On Cause and Effect
  • VI. Clarification of Doubtful Points
  • VII. On the Principle of Human Nature
  • VIII. On Buddha-stage
  • IX. On Deliverance
  • X. On Faith and Devotion
  • XI. Aphorisms
  • XII. Exemplary Practice
  • XIII. On the Order
  • XIV. Prospects
  • XV. Entrusting
  • Appendix I. Translator's Notes on Restoration of the Text
  • Appendix II. Individuals in The Scripture of Sot'aesan
  • Chinese Character Glossary
  • Glossary of Terms
  • Selected Bibliography
  • Index

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