Abstract

This study covers the transition of the records and archives management system of Won-Buddhism. The System can be reviewed in four eras. In the Bulbeopyeonguhoe regulations era(1924<TEX>$\sim$</TEX>1948), records and archives were managed in an elementary but more ingenious manner than in any other era. The first phase of the Won-Buddhism regulations era(1948<TEX>$\sim$</TEX>1965) was governed by the Won-Buddhism Regulations, though the traditional system of the Bulbeopyeonguhoe regulations era was still widely practiced. During the second phase of the Won-Buddhism regulations era (1965<TEX>$\sim$</TEX>1994), the system of "national regulations" was actively introduced into the Won-Buddhism system of managing records and archives. During the third phase of the Won-Buddhism regulations era(1994<TEX>$\sim$</TEX>present), the Won-Buddhism Regulations had their own meaning because in that they were the first regulations of Won-Buddhism established for the sole purpose of managing records and archives. This study has significance for understanding the Won-Buddhism system of managing records and archives.