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śramana, Vol. 58, No. I January March 2007
THE CONCEPT OF MIND IN WON-BUDDHIST PHILOSOPHY AND
YOGA
Prof. Soon-Keum Kim*
Here, I would like to discuss a comparative work between the two traditions, Yoga and Won Buddhism with regard to the concept of mind (Citta). Since Yoga Philosophy lays a special emphasis on the function of mind amongst Indian philosophical tradition. I think that this is somehow a spontaneous manner in terms of different stages of attainment as one gradually goes up to one's own true nature. The philosophy of Won-Buddhism in Korea gives much stress on the function of mind as well in some other aspects. One must scrutinize one's action or reaction of mind in response to mental sphere in every moment, so that he can train oneself to lead the way of path to become a living Buddha in daily lives. I will introduce a short history of Won-Buddhism at first. Doctrine of Won-Buddhism, the concept and function of mind in WonBuddhist philosophy, the concept and function of mind in Yoga Philosophy, and finally a different viewpoints of the two in regard to the function of mind will be followed. 1. Short History of Won-Buddhism
Won-Buddhism is one of the most active new religions of Korea. As its name indicates, it has close ties to Buddhism. It also differentiates itself from traditional Buddhism in certain aspects
* Dept. of Korean Culture, Head of Yoga Studies in Graduate
Course, Wonkwang University, Korea
