근대 일본불교 동본원사(東本願寺) 사원의 확산과정 - 제국일본과 불교 : 해외·식민지 일본인 사회의 형성과 확산 -

Abstract

This research is an analysis of how modern Japanese Buddhism Higashi-hongaji was introduced to each of cities in Korea. Japanese Buddhism built many temples in overseas colonies, while continuing to increase its influence through a close relationship with overseas Japanese societies from the late 19th century to 1945 when Japan lost the war. Even in the stage of Japanese societies’ establishment in colonial cities, Japanese Buddhism was closely related with the communities through various activities. Such activities were managed in temples, and many expenses occurred in the construction, extension and management, and operation of those temples. Such expenses were covered with support fund from the head temple and donations from believers. Japanese Buddhism took root in overseas Japanese societies in cooperation with the Meiji government, and it carried out overseas missionary work, such as military missionary work, through a close relationship with the state. Japanese Buddhism also served as a mediator between the state and overseas Japanese societies. The spread of Higashi Honganji Temples in the Korea was divided into three periods. ① Fom 1877 to 1900s, Japanese Buddhist Higashi-Honganji temples were established in 8 places. They set up temples Japanese Settlement in the Open Port and Open Market Cities in Joseon. ② The next period is when the Japanese Resident-General of Chosun was established. As a result, many Japanese people came to Korea. And during this period, Higashi-Honganji were established in 27 places, including Sinuiju, Daegu, Daejeon, and Gwangju. And the next period is from 1910 to 1930. Japan colonized Joseon. Higashi-Honganji set up 19 temples. ③ From 1931 to 1945, The northern part of colonial Joseon was industrialized. Higashi-Honganji built 9 temples in Yeongheung, Najin, Sangsambong, Gilju, Ganggye, and so on.