왕양명(王陽明)과 퇴옹(退翁)의 심성론·수행론 비교 -퇴옹의 양명학 논의를 단서로 한 시론(試論)- = Comparison of Wang Yangming and Toeong Sungchol on their understanding of the Mind appeared in the various materials from Toeong

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This paper aims at studying the mind and performance theory comparatively between Wang Yangming and Toeong Sungchol. Wang Yangming, one of the well known Neo-confucian thinkers during the Ming Dynasty in China, is famous for his understanding of the mind called Shim Hak, while Toeong Sungchol, one of the most famous Seon masters in contemporary Korea, leaves a rich legacy of Korean Seon contemplative meditation tradition especially in the Sudden Awakening and Sudden practice.
Both Yanming and Toeong, having accomplished their awakening of the mind, started to establish their theory of the mind by philosophically theorizing, systematizing, and storytelling on the basis of their awakening experience. Interestingly there are similar patterns on their way of thinking on the mind and its performance.
First of all, both are in favor of the Sudden Awakening and Sudden Practice. They both dedicated their life on systematizing as well as philosophically theorizing this perspective on the process of awakening or enlightenment.
Secondly, both are in favor of the innate goodness of the individuals. While Yanming was following along with the Confucius theory of self suggested by Mencius, Toeong was agree on the Buddha-Nature theory meaning every living creatures have capability to become awakened.
Thirdly, while Yangming preferred naturalistic as well as literalistic attitude on discipline, Toeong adhered to strict, solemin, and pious attitude on discipline.
Fourthly, Yangming opened a path for radical dissolution of the conservative Neo-Confucianism, whereas Toeong initiated a mind practice on inner purity among the conservative Korean Buddhists.
Lastly, there are differences in their understanding of the mind and its performance. While Toeong was silent the discussion on the mind, Yangming caused lots of debate on diverse understanding of the mind in terms of its developments.