한국 근·현대 재가불교운동의 특징과 전망

Abstract

The social activity of Korean Buddhist believers in Korea began in modern times. It was to check the Japanese Buddhist missionary activity and Christianity from the West in Korea. The Korean Empire established a Jonggyohoe in Anyangam outside Dongdaemun. Jonggyohoe were organized in central and provincial areas but it was abolished in 1904. Around 1910, a group was held to check Christianity and for the development of Buddhism was also established. The social activities of the Buddhist Women's Association were unique. A new Jaegabulgyoundong began in the 1960s. At first, groups not related to the denomination were active. After that, groups belonging to the denomination were active. It played an important role in Korean modern Buddhism. Furthermore, Korean Buddhism played a major role in democratization. As a result the appearance of Korean Buddhism, which relies on the power of public power, was dealt with. Criticized the social reality and promoted Buddhist reform. In the 1990s, Korean Buddhist believers began their own Buddhist movement. They promoted the development of Buddhism. They showed an active interest in solving social problems. It was critical of the denomination to break the Vinaya.