Won Buddhism
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Won Buddhism is a modern Buddhist movement based in South Korea. The Korean word Won means circular.
History
Founded in 1924 by venerable Seo Tae San, Won Buddhism combines aspects of Chinese Mahayana Buddhism, Zen Buddhism and Christianity.
Beliefs and Rituals
Combining Zen, Seon, Chan Buddhist teachings with some Christian influence, Won Buddhists believed that practice meditation should be practiced upon a black circle within a field of white (the black circle is the source of the name Won).
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