Establishment and Transition of Won-Buddhism Social Welfare Institutions : From Liberation to 1950s

September 30, 2023

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This research aims to analyze the historical development of Won-Buddhism social welfare institutions from liberation until the 1950s.
Examined the founding background of the first social welfare facility, Seoul Bohwa Won, post-liberation.
Investigated the establishment and transformation of Won-Buddhism social welfare institutions through the 1950s.
Analyzed the socio-religious impact of these institutions on the Won-Buddhism community.
Seoul Bohwa Won addressed the needs of Korean society based on Won-Buddhism teachings, showcasing timely responses.
The facility was founded with the support of the Buddhist Research Committee for Korean refugees, indicating collaboration in social welfare.
Seoul Bohwa Won marked the transition of Won-Buddhism from Iksan to a central role in Seoul, serving as a launching point for future institutions.

Historical analysis reveals the establishment and evolution of Won-Buddhism social welfare institutions, indicating their significance.

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Se‐Young Oh (2023) studied this question.

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