A Study on the Process of Vow Formation among Won-Buddhist Ministers-in-Training

June 30, 2025Won-Buddhist Thought & Religious Culture

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The study aims to explore the vow formation process among Won-Buddhist ministers-in-training.
Conducted focus group interviews with 14 intentional selected minister trainees from undergraduate and graduate programs.
Analyzed qualitative data to identify themes related to vow formation.
Explored influences such as teacher guidance and personal experiences on the vow establishment process.
Seven themes were identified: renunciation, teacher's assistance, vow establishment, personal vows, power of vows, unresolved matters, and impacts on life.
Vows evolve gradually, shaped by experiences and the support of a teacher.
Establishing a vow leads to positive changes and personal growth in trainees.

Qualitative study investigates vow formation processes in Buddhist minister training, highlighting spiritual influences.

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Jeonok Lim (2025) studied this question.

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