A monk getting married (remnants of Japanese colonial rule)

The culture of monks (thatcher monks) who get married in Korea is

Formed under the influence of Japanese Buddhism during the Japanese colonial period

Until the Joseon Dynasty, Korean Buddhism consisted of monks.

unmarried

Celibate practice (Bhikkhu)

Strictly follow tradition

I kept it.

However, with the beginning of the Japanese colonial period, the situation changed.

It has changed. Japan is a Japanese version of Korean Buddhism.

In order to change and control the temples, the 1911 temple ordinance was established.

proclaimed. At this time, it was already common in Japan.

‘Monks’ marriage and meat-eating’ were also introduced to Korean monks.

It allowed it and led to secularization.

The emergence of Thatcher monks

‘Daecheo-seung’, meaning a monk with a wife, was created during this period.

increased rapidly. At that time, I went to study abroad in Japan.

Monks get married under the influence of Japanese Buddhism

There were many cases of returning home.

After liberation, in the Korean Buddhist community, “Japanese-style Buddhism”

(Thatcherite monks) were driven out and traditional single Buddhism

The voices calling for “let’s bring back (monk)” grew louder.

At the time, President Syngman Rhee said, “Thatcher was the leader of Japan.”

There is a remnant, so please leave the temple.”

As he got off, he gave strength to the monks.

Married monk (Taegojong)

– The monk’s marriage is left to his/her discretion.

– Growing your hair is also optional.

– He has a wife and children, raises a family, and runs a temple.

– There are many temples built by monks personally.

– It is possible to pass down the temple to descendants from generation to generation.

(Resembles Japanese Buddhist family business culture)

– Wear bright red (hongasa).

-Sacrificial rites, ancestral rites, artistic rituals

Jogye Order (single monk)

– Thorough celibacy practice

– If you get married, you are not eligible to become a monk.

– Dark brown clothes

– Zen is the top priority

Wandering around with a woman in Gyeryongsan Mountain

Easy people are scolding me

I saw a monk. It was not like a monk.

A monk smokes and plays games in the arcade.

Going around the National Cemetery and taking money from bereaved families.

ancestral rites

It was all influenced by Japanese Buddhism.

(My mother gives 500 every year for ancestral rite expenses.

(sent to monk)

It’s bitter.