Won Buddhism

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Won Buddhism is a modern reformed Buddhist movement from Korea that emphasizes practical spirituality, social engagement, and adapting Buddhist teachings to contemporary life.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Buddhist movement
new religious movement
religious organization
allows married clergy
coreSymbol Il-Won-Sang NERFINISHED
coreSymbolMeaning One Circle Image of the Dharmakaya Buddha NERFINISHED
countryOfOrigin Korea NERFINISHED
South Korea NERFINISHED
dateOfFoundation 1916
emphasizes adaptation of Buddhism to modern society
application of Buddhist teachings in daily life
practical spirituality
social engagement
focusesOn harmonizing material civilization and spiritual cultivation
interfaith dialogue
social welfare activities
follows Mahayana Buddhism NERFINISHED
foundedBy Sotaesan NERFINISHED
founderBirthYear 1891
founderDeathYear 1943
founderNameInKorean Pak Chung-bin NERFINISHED
hasAlternativeName Won Buddhism (Wonbulgyo) NERFINISHED
Won-Buddhism NERFINISHED
Wonbulgyo NERFINISHED
hasClergyType ordained ministers
hasEducationalInstitutionType schools
seminaries
universities
hasGlobalPresence yes
hasPractice chanting
meditation
mindfulness in daily activities
hasTempleType Won Buddhist centers NERFINISHED
Won Buddhist temples
headquartersCountry South Korea NERFINISHED
headquartersLocation Iksan NERFINISHED
languageOfLiturgy Korean
local languages in overseas centers
organizationalStructure centralized religious order
placeOfFoundation Korea NERFINISHED
regionOfInfluence East Asia NERFINISHED
Europe NERFINISHED
North America NERFINISHED
religion Buddhism
scripture The Scriptures of Won Buddhism NERFINISHED
Wonbulgyo Gyojeon NERFINISHED
teaches equality of all people
ethical living
gender equality in religious life
integration of spiritual practice and ordinary work

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Korean Buddhism majorOrder Won Buddhism