The place for the Central Headquarters of Won Buddhism, where the FoundingMaster Sotaesan established the Society for the Study of the Buddhadharma
Verse 1, The Principle of the Nature, The Scripture of the Founding Master, Won Buddhism
대종경, 성리품 1장
The place where the Founding Master Sotaesan attained the Great Enlightenment
Youngsan Sacred Grounds 영산
Youngsan, South Korea
The place in which the Founding Master Sotaesan was born. There, he also grew up, attained enlightenment after his ascetic search for the truth, and, finally, initiated the new religion of Won Buddhism under the motto: 'With this Great Opening of matter, Let there be a Great Opening of spirit.
The Birthplace of the Founding Master Sotaesan
Youngsan, South Korea (영산,
On May 5, 1891, the Founding Master Sotaesan (Joongbin Park, 1891~1943) was born in this house. He spent his childhood here until 1901.
1891~1943)께서
(Anniversary of the Establishment of the Korea's Provisional Government)
Friday Passover, Begins at Sunset
“The principle of the nature” means to enable us to resolve and understand the original principle of all things in the universe and the fundamental principle of our self-nature.
Sacred Grounds
The place where the Founding Master drafted the Teaching of Won Buddhism, drafted Il-Won-Sang, proclaimed the Religious Principles, and prepared for the Opening of the Order
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The Day of Buddha's Coming(석존성탄절)
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Mother's Day Armed Forces Day
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(Democratization Movement Anniversary) Father's Day Summer Solstice(US) Juneteenth
(Korean War Day) The Great Memorial Service (육일대재) World Oceans Day 환경의 날 (Environment Day) 망종 (Maturing Grain) World Environment Day
(Summer Solstice)
Embanked fields through the devoted efforts of the Founding Master Sotaesan and his disciples, the place of the founding spirit of Won Buddhism
This is the place where the Founding Master lived and used as the office. Later Venerable Chŏngsan also stayed there.
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A sage engages in mind study so that they may utilize that capability of mind when facing sensory conditions.
From the age of 11 to 15, the Founding Master Sotaesan offered his prayers at this site. Starting at age 7, he developed deep questions about the principles of the universe and nature. Beginning at age 11, he climbed to Madang Rock on Sabat Pass every day for five years to engage in a life of prayer.
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Grandparents' Day Patriot Day Rosh Hashanah, Begins at Sunset Constitution Day and Citizenship Day Autumn Equinox Labor Day Labour Day (Canada) SUNDAY
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Sacred Monument of the Founding Master Sotaesan
This stone monument was erected to commemorate the Founding Master's achievements. The epitaph was composed by Venerable Chŏngsan, and written on the monument by the calligrapher, Gangam Seong‐Yong Song.
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Peoples' Day
기념일 (BUMA Democratization Movement Anniversary)
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Gonghoedang, Public Hall
Gonghoedang served initially as both a public hall and a silkworm nursery. Before the Great Enlightenment Hall (Daegakjeon) was built, a variety of ceremonies and retreats were held at Gonghoedang. The building became home to 'Yuil‐Haklim', which is now Wonkwang University.
The Founding Master's ashes are preserved in The Sacred Pagoda. This pagoda was erected to the everlasting memory of the Founding Master's holy will and life.
