현대 한국불교 고승연구의 흐름과 성찰 -사상을 중심으로- = The flow and reflection of the studies on high Buddhist monks in the modern and contemporary Korea -Centered on thought-

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

The modern and contemporary Korean Buddhism is intertwined with Korean history. Buddhism during this period witnessed and experienced the Japanese colonialism, Korean Independence, and Korean War. Korean Buddhism has undergone the influence of Japanese Buddhism as well as the liquidation of pro-Japanese remnants, and Korean Buddhist reform since then. The turmoil and reform of traditional era left many tasks for Korean Buddhist intellects to look ahead for Korean Buddhism ready for the future in terms of modernity. The study of modern and contemporary Korean Buddhist history in centered around finding Buddhist value out of such historical experience.
As a start, we can unfold stories from his Buddhist monks who were active in those days together with their temples and successors. Gradually this kind of study began to attract scholars' attention nowadays. It is true that the study of high Buddhist monks in the modern and contemporary Korea has a certain historical value like that of the traditional era. In addition, research in this period is necessary for the restoration and completion of the imperfect Korean Buddhist history. The Korean Buddhist academia must collect data for the study of high Buddhist monks in the modern and contemporary Korea, and establish an objective and rigorous historical perception. In addition, various topics and a wide range of research should be prepared.