Seeking Society

 

Gudohoe (Bodhi Seekers' Society)

 

The Gudohoe (Bodhi Seekers' Society) was founded at KIBS in October 1974 by those who completed the introductory course on Buddhism held in July 1974, and the practice course held in August of the same year. Afterwards, the Daegu Gudohoe was formed in February 1976, the Busan Gudohoe in August 1977, the Gwangju Gudohoe in October 1990, and the Daejeon Gudohoe in February 1999. Currently, along with the Seoul Gudohoe, the Daegu Gudohoe and the Daejeon Gudohoe are meeting for lectures and practices in connection with the institute in Seoul.

Seoul Gudohoe

President  Go Gyeong-hyo

Advisors  Kim Gwang-yeol, Kim Do-su, Kim Jong-hwa, Yi Yeong-hae, Yi Jeong-sik, Hong Myeong-ja

Honorary President  Gi Se-chan

Vice President  Hong Yang-ju (general affairs/planning), Ryu In-suk (finance/accounting), Kim Jong-gwan (lecture meetings), Gang Yeong-ja (organizational management), Ryu Wang-sun (events), Song Ju-ju (business), Lee Cheong-ja, Kang Bong-seon (service), Yi Hi-ja (public relations), Kim Si-hyeon (youth), Kim Seon, Yi Geum-sun, Yi Bong-hee, Yi Sun-jun, Han Seon-hi

Past presidents  (1) Im Byeong-hyeon, (2) Kim Byeong-gwon, (3) Kim Dong-yeon, (4) Kim Jae-hi, (5) Kim Bong-hi, (6) Jeon Byeong-du, (7) (8) Kim Jong-hwa, (9) Kim Sin-bae, (10) Kim Jong-hwa, (11)-(15) Bak Hi-cheong, (16) (17) Kim Jong-hwa, (18) Kim Gwang-yeol, (19) Kim Jong-hwa, (20) Gi Se-chan, (21) (22) Go Gyeong-hyo (current)

If you sign up as a member of the Seoul Gudohoe, you will receive the monthly Gudo published by the institute along with information about the institute's events, and you can participate in the institute's member activities. The membership fee is 20,000 won per month. If you wish to participate, please notify the administration of the institute of your intention to participate by email or phone and deposit the due into your bank account.
Kookmin Bank 474537-97-100013 (Korean Institute for Buddhist Studies)

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Daegu Gudohoe

The Daegu Gudohoe meets every Saturday from 10:30 to 12:00. The current president is Bak Jeong-ha.

The society center is located at 24 Keungol-gil, Nam-gu, Daegu. If you would like to become a member or attend a Buddhist service, please contact the center. Phone 053-623-8595

Past presidents  (1) Choe Yu-ryeon, (2) Bak Won-su, (3) Kim Jong-mun, (4) Seo Jeong-gap, (5) Kim Jong-mun, (6) Bak Jong-ho, (7) Ha Jae-ung, (8) Bak Geon-tae, (9) Gwon O-ju, (10) Ha Jae-ung, (11), (12) Yi Seong-ha, (13) Gwon O-ju, (14) Gwak Yeong-sun, (15) Bak Jeong-ha (current)


Daejeon Gudohoe

The Daejeon Gudohoe was founded mainly by Buddhists working at research institutes in Daedeok and educational institutions such as Chungnam National University in Dajeon. The current president is Yi Yeong-u.

Past presidents  (1) Song Seong-seon, (2) Heo Yun-geun, (3) Yi Su-yang, (4) Mun Gi-seong, (5) Gwak Myeong-sin, (6) Song Seong-seon, (7) Heo Yun-geun, (8) Bak Seung-hwan, (9) Kim Myeon-ho, (10) Yi Yeong-u (current)

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Busan Gudohoe (disbanded)

Founded on August 31, 1977

Past presidents  (1) Kim Gil-jo, (2) Kim Jeong-jin, (3) Kim Gil-jo, (4) Woo Hak-su, (5) Kim Hae-jin, (6) Song Jae-sik, (7) O Du-bok, (8) Kim In-pyeong, (9) Han Dong-dae, (10) No Jae-seop, (11) Jo Dae-mu, (12) Han Dong-dae, (13) Bak Seong-bong

Gwangju Gudohoe (disbanded)

Founded on October 28, 1990, first president Yi Sang-u

Gudohoe practition course, Tongdosa Temple, 1975

 

Gudohoe Pilgrimage at Chilbulam Hermitage, Namsan, Gyeongju, 1993