전 근대 조계종사 연구의 현황과 과제

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the research results that have been performed related to the “history of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism”(hereafter “Jogye Order history”) and to propose research tasks for the future. Considering the unclear boundaries between the Jogye Order history, the history of the Korean Seon School, and the history of Korean Buddhism, there may be various opinions on setting up the scope of research results that can be included under the category of Jogye Order history. Thus, admittedly the study strongly reflects the author’s judgment in setting up the scope and subjects for analysis. The study examines major research results into the pre-modern history of the Jogye Order that have already been published by dividing them into four themes as follows. First, research on how the Jogye Order was established with a focus on the history of the Nine Mountain Schools of Korean Seon(Gusan Seonmun). Second, research related to the founders of the Jogye Order. Third, research on the developmental patterns of the Jogye Order in the mid-Goryeo dynasty. Fourth, research related to the Buddhist lineage tradition theory(法統說) of Korean Seon Buddhism. As has been reviewed in detail in the study, considerable research has already been accumulated related to the pre-modern history of the Jogye Order. However, in spite of this, there are still more than a few research tasks to be done for the sake of a correct understanding of Jogye Order history. Following are some tasks to be resolved in the future for an academic development of research into Jogye Order history. First is the perception problem related to the academic scope that must be dealt with regarding Jogye Order history. Second is the lack of research on the history of religious sects in Korean Buddhism. Third is the necessity for more concrete analysis on the following: chongnim(comprehensive monastic training complexes; 叢林), damseon beophoe(Dharma gatherings discussing Seon; 談禪法會), Gusanmundohoe(Association of Monastics in the Nine Mountain Schools; 九山門都會), and Seonmun josa yechammun(The Anthology of Veneration of and Repentance to the Thirty-Three Seon Patriarchs; 禪門祖師禮懺文). Fourth is the necessity of putting more effort into collecting and analyzing related resources.