한마음선원의 전법 토대와 전법 실천 방안 고찰

Abstract

This study deals with the current state of Hanmaum Seonwon’s domestic and foreign dharma propagation, the basis of its propagation, and practical techniques and plans to propagate dharma. Despite the decline in Buddhism’s influence on society and decline in the number of Buddhists and monastics, Hanmaum Seonwon continues to carry out various propagation activities at its main monastery, 20 domestic branch centers, and 9 overseas branch centers. Daehaeng’s philosophy of dharma propagation is well expressed in Hanmaum yojeon (The Principles of Hanmaum), which records her life and thoughts. In order to propagate dharma she was gentle and benevolent, she guided the laity’s practice, and she visited followers with problems to help resolve them. Mobilizing diverse resources in propagating dharma could be important to us, therefore we should consider both the human and physical environment. In addition, strategies for dharma propagation must be prepared to utilize the strengths and opportunities provided by Hanmaum Seonwon to minimize its weaknesses. Dharma propagation requires practical theories and techniques, so it is necessary to operate a dharma propagation practice technology program to nurture experts in propagation. As part of this program, I recommend Havruta dialogue training utilizing Hanmaum yojeon, and storytelling related to Buddhism, Hanmaum yojeon, and daily life. In addition, I suggest other strategies that include: the training of picture dharma propagation by using diverse internet image resources and by depicting in images the content of Hanmaum yojeon. These images could then be embedded in appropriate places in dharma talks. I also recommend training in dharma propagation using metaphors. This uses diverse metaphors from Buddhist scriptures and Hanmaum yojeon. In addition, I suggest training in dharma propagation through action. This expresses action movements along with the three types of karmas accrued by word, thought, and deed, and their application methods. Dharma propagation training also requires diagrams of the Three Jewels and language training related to Hanmaum (One Mind). In addition, it is necessary to concentrate on cultivating experts in dharma propagation through training in obtaining propagation materials, transforming teaching plans into data, and systematic repetitive training. For dharma propagation to be suitable for time, place, subject and content, online and offline methods should be utilized, and dharma propagation practice techniques should be applied to the development of propagation programs, to the training of propagation personnel, and the to the training of propagation experts. Then it will be possible for Hanmaum Seonwon to make major progress in propagating dharma.