원효의 자아(自我) 및 자아실현(自我實現)에 관한 연구

A Study on Wonhyo’s ‘Self’ and ‘Self-realization’: based on Daeseungkisinronso and Keumkangsammaekyungron

The purpose of this study is to build the mutually existing and peaceful community by cultivating each man’s mind based on Wonhyo’s self concept and self-realization theory. Wonhyo views man’s self as the synthesized unity of simjinyeomoon and simsaengmyeolmoon. Simjinyeomoon means the mind and soul of the whole cosmos. Simsaengmyeolmoon means the mind and soul of the individual. The former can be compared to the whole sea itself and the latter can be compared to each wave itself. Self itself can enter the smallest thing as well as can cover the largest thing and the rest remains. From this point of view, man can be expanded to the cosmos and participate in the operation of the world in harmony with the universe. The process of the self realization is as follows. The first stage is to know the original essence of the universe and the relation between the cosmos and self itself. The second stage is to make the absolute resolution to improve the self to the apex. The third stage is to observe the rigid commandments. The fourth stage is to know the principles of the self-realization. The fifth stage is to know the obstacles in the process. The sixth stage is to understand the steps of the self-realization. There are three methods of the self realization. The first is to recognize the theory and practice the theory beyond every boundary in everyday life. The second is to drill the absolute quietness and the wisdom at the same time. The third is to borrow the help from the Almighty Gods.