Trajectory of exterior personage in Early Wonbulgyo order and its Historical Implication : Focused on era of BulBeubYonGuHoi (1924-1948)

December 31, 2025Won-Buddhist Thought & Religious Culture

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This research examines the involvement and attitudes of foreign figures related to the Early Wonbulgyo order and their implications for society and the state.
Selected a purposive sample of over 50 foreign figures associated with the Early Wonbulgyo order for analysis.
Analyzed diverse professional backgrounds including monks, journalists, and doctors from various nationalities.
Conducted cross-validation based on historical records to confirm visit dates of key figures.
Identified a diverse group of foreign figures, primarily Japanese, Korean, and American, with varying responses toward Wonbulgyo.
Confirmed significant visits from An Chang-ho in 1936, and others including monks in 1938 and 1942, indicating key interactions.
Noted pressures from Japanese military leaders in 1944 regarding the transition to Yellow Buddhism, highlighting historical tensions.

Uncovers the attitudes of foreign figures towards Wonbulgyo from 1924-1948, suggesting key socio-political interactions.

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GuiSung Kim (2025) studied this question.

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