불교정화운동과 이승만

Abstract

This study focuses on analyzing Syngman Rhee's discourse (reminiscence) on the purification of Buddhism, which was closely related to the Buddhist purification movement. The author sought to overcome the existing research tendency to focus on religious and political judgments. The main content is to reinforce cultural and economic factors. The important points described by the author in this regard are as follows. First, the flow of the spontaneous purification movement within the Buddhist community was summarized before Syngman Rhee's death on May 20, 1954. In other words, before Syngman Rhee's memorial service, a purification movement was promoted to operate the religious order centered on monks. Second, we looked at the background and factors that led to Syngman Rhee's involvement in the Buddhist purification movement. He found and organized suggestions for Buddhist purification of Dongsan and Wolun at Beomeosa Temple. And we found a position to protect temples that were marginalized during the land reform process that took place in 1952-53. In other words, Syngman Rhee gave strong consideration to the protection of temples that suffered damage during the land reform process. In this process, Syngman Rhee understood the reality of temples and Buddhism. Third, Syngman Rhee's contemplation of purification was analyzed. He presented the contents of the discourse supporting the purification movement that came out in the 7th round and summarized its contents and characteristics. Through this, we can see that Confucianism included the reconstruction of traditional Buddhism, the protection of temples, and the exclusion of Daecheong monks. Previously, only the exclusion of Thatcher monks was emphasized, but it could be seen that underneath this, a Buddhist policy was implemented through the restoration of the traditional Buddhist system and the protection of temples. It is hoped that this study reviewed above will be helpful in reawareness of the nature of the Buddhist purification movement, Syngman Rhee's Buddhist policy, and Syngman Rhee's purification philosophy.