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Ven. Bongkil Chung, Ph.D.(Born in South Korea in 1936) is the Head Minister at the Miami Won Buddhist Temple and Professor Emeritus of Philosophy, Florida International University.
Venerable Chung did his undergraduate studies in Oriental Philosophy at WonKwang University. Upon graduation in 1959, he was ordained as a minister of the Won Buddhist Order. Venerable Bongkil Chung taught English at WonKwang Girls High School until 1967 and then went to America for graduate studies in philosophy.
Venerable Chung earned his Ph.D. at Michigan State University in 1979, writing his doctoral dissertation with the title “The Ethics of Won Buddhism.” He taught philosophy, both East and West, at Florida International University for 30 years until he retired in 2009.
As a Won Buddhist minister, Venerable Chung established the Miami chapter of The Won Buddhist order in 1987 and served as the head minister of the Won Buddhism of Miami Temple from 1999 to 2005.
His publications include: The scriptures of Won Buddhism (2003, UH Press)The Dharma Master Chŏngsan of Won Buddhism (2012, SUNY Press)
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
General Introduction
Part 1. General Propriety
Chapter1. Introduction
Chapter2. Ordinary Routine
Chapter3. Attitude
Chapter4. Clothing Regulations
Chapter5. Courtesy in Greeting
Chapter6. Approaching and Stepping Back in Daily Living
Chapter7. Speaking and Responding
Chapter8. Serving Food and Giving and Receiving Gifts
Chapter9. Visiting and Receiving Guests
Chapter10. Invitations
Chapter11. Meals
Chapter12. Welcoming and Taking Leave
Chapter13. Congratulations and Condolences
Chapter14. Introductions and the Exchange of Gifts
Chapter15. Communication and Transportation
Chapter16. The Public and Public Facilities and Services
Chapter17. The People of the Nation and The International Community
Chapter18. Honor and Trust
Part 2. Formalities within the Family
Chapter1. Introduction
Chapter2. Birth
Chapter3. Entering into Adulthood
Chapter4. Marriage
Chapter5. The Sixtieth Anniversary
Chapter6. The Funeral
Chapter7. The Deliverance Service (Jae)
Chapter8. Ancestral Rite
Part 3. Rites and Rituals of the Order
Chapter1. Introduction
Chapter2. Enshrinement of Il‐Won‐Sang (Bong‐bool)
Chapter3. Dharma Services
Chapter4. Initiation into the Way (Deuk‐do)
Chapter5. Pledging of Sworn‐Family Ties (Eunbup‐gyoleui)
Chapter6. Dharma‐rank Advancement
Chapter7. Inauguration and Retirement of Head Dharma Masters (Daesa)
Chapter8. Dedication (Bonggo)
Chapter9. Special Prayer
Chapter10. Celebration
Chapter11. Won-Buddhist Obsequies (Wonboolgyo‐jang)
Chapter12. Ancestral Memorial Service (Dae‐jae)
Chapter13. Won-Buddhist Ceremonial Objects, Symbols, and Vestments
Appendix
CONTENTS
ABOUT WON BUDDHISM
The name Won Buddhism (Won-Bul-Kyo in Korean) is a compound words for truth, enlightenment, and teaching. Won means circle and symbolizes the ultimate truth. Bul means enlightenment, and Kyo means teaching the truth. Therefore, Won Buddhism is the path that leads us to become enlightened to the truth.
Won Buddhism makes Buddha’s teaching relevant and suitable to contemporary society. Won Buddhism aims to revitalize and modernize Buddhism, to bring ancient Buddhist truth to contemporary society, and to use Buddhist teachings and meditation practice for practical and useful purposes. The goal of Won Buddhism is to build One World Community and to realize the oneness of life based on the Buddhist world view of interdependency and interconnectedness of all.
Won Buddhism was established by Great Master Sotaesan in Korea in 1916 with the founding motto: “As material civilization develops, cultivate spiritual civilization accordingly.”
Won Buddhism shares main tenets and aspects with Mahayana Buddhism, one of the two major traditions of Buddhism. At the same time, it has built on and developed Mahayana Buddhism with the following tenets:
Materialism is a fact we cannot avoid. However, as contemporary society becomes increasingly materialistic, technologically advanced, and globally integrated, it is critical to develop our spirituality in equal measure.
The rights and opportunities of women have too often been ignored by Buddhism as well as other religions. Women are prominent in the leadership and ministry of Won Buddhism.
We embrace and accept those of other faiths and seek to work together to build a better world.
With the teaching of the explicit acceptance of other religions, Won Buddhism leads the movement for inter-religious cooperation based on the Ethics of Triple Identity; all religions and spirituality are based on a Common Source, all human beings and all forms of life are interdependent as a One Earth Family and all enterprises have a Common Purpose. Won Buddhists believe that all religions have a responsibility to offer the right spiritual direction for all humankind and should cooperate and make the world a peaceful paradise by taking a lead role in constructing a world community.
Won Buddhists have participated and promoted in local, national, regional and international interreligious dialogue and cooperation since 1970. Interreligious understanding and cooperation are a central teaching of Won Buddhism. Won Buddhism is accredited by the United Nations and a member of religious NGO at the UN. Won Buddhism is a founding member of KCRP (Korean Conference of Religions for Peace), and actively engages in WCRP (World Conference of Religions for Peace), WFB (World Fellowship of Buddhists), and ACRP (Asian Conference of Religions for Peace) and our relationship has served as co-presidents and staff.
Won Buddhism is socially engaged in the fields of environment, education, social service, community service, human rights, women’s issues and humanitarian assistance.
♦ Related Links for Won Buddhism :
http://www.wonbuddhism.org/#/what-is-won-buddhism
