만암 종헌의 생애와 활동 - 1928년 이후의 활동을 중심으로 -

Abstract

Manam Jongheon (曼庵宗憲, 1876-1957) is a high priest who holds a very important position in the history of Buddhism during the Japanese colonial period and the history of the purification movement of Korean Buddhism. He greatly rebuilt Baekyangsa Temple, which was in a devastated state during the Japanese colonial period, and made a significant contribution to the development of Baekyangsa Temple and Buddhism in Honam. During this period, he was also active in the central Buddhist Sangh. However, compared to the achievements and historical status he left behind, research related to Manam is extremely rare. I have already published a paper on Manam's life until 1927, and this paper was written with the purpose of examining Manam's life after 1928. For this purpose, the text attempted to detail the contents related to the reconstruction of Baekyangsa Temple, the formation of the Gobul Monastic Complex (古佛叢林), his activities as the Gyojeong (敎正) and the Jongjeong (宗正). The conclusion of this paper is to present Manam’s image of Sramana (Buddhist monk), divided into five major categories. First, Manam was a Sramana with a clear awareness of the order’s history. Second, Manam was a Sramana who left a distinct mark in the field of education. Third, Manam was a Sramana, who was like an incarnation as a guardian of Baekyangsa Temple. Fourth, Manam was a Sramana, who practiced production Buddhism, semi-farmer and semi-Zen Buddhism. Fifth, Manam was a Sramana, who personally practiced the teachings of equality and harmony.