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Won Buddhism
Won Buddhism — a modern Korean tradition integrating meditation, ethics, and social engagement around the Il-Won symbol.
Won Buddhism was founded in Korea by Sotaesan (Park Chungbin, 1891–1943). It presents a modernized Buddhist path organized around Il-Won (“One Circle”), emphasizing meditation, mindful living, and practical ethics for lay society.
Won temples teach sitting meditation, scripture study from the Won Buddhist canon, and community service. The tradition has centers in Korea and abroad, often welcoming newcomers with clear introductory programs.
Practices
Sitting meditation
Daily practice aimed at recovering the original mind.
Timeless Zen in daily life
Applying mindfulness to work, family, and civic life.
Scripture study
Reading the *Scripture of the Founding Master* and related texts.
Texts
The Scriptures of Won-Buddhism
Primary canon of the tradition.
Places
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TempleOrange County Won Buddhist Temple
13091 Brookhurst St, Garden Grove, CA 92843, USABuddhistWon Buddhism
Meditation CenterRaleigh Won Buddhism Meditation Center
2816 Pleasant Union Church Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614, USABuddhistWon Buddhism
CenterThe Sotaesan Center, Inc. dba. Won Buddhism
17 Galloping Rd, Round Rock, TX 78681, USABuddhistWon Buddhism
TempleWon Buddhism Temple of North Carolina
8021 Old NC 86, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, USABuddhistWon Buddhism
CenterWon Buddhism of America (Won Buddhism of New York)
143-42 Cherry Ave, Flushing, NY 11355, USABuddhistWon Buddhism
CenterWon Buddhism of America, Inc
401 Shatto Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90020, USABuddhistWon Buddhism
CenterWon Buddhism of Atlanta
677 Eva Kennedy Rd, Suwanee, GA 30024, USABuddhistWon Buddhism
CenterWon Buddhism of Houston Inc
2226 Blalock Rd, Houston, TX 77080, USABuddhistWon Buddhism