Won Buddhism does recognize a central sacred scripture. Its primary holy text is known as the *Wonbulgyo gyojeon*, often rendered in English as the Won Buddhist Scripture or the Scriptures of Won-Buddhism. This text functions as the core canon of the tradition, shaping study, liturgy, and doctrinal understanding. Within the life of the community, it serves a role comparable to that of a collected canon in other Buddhist schools, yet articulated in a distinctly modern and systematized form.

The *Wonbulgyo gyojeon* gathers the teachings and sermons of Sotaesan (Pak Chung-bin), the founder of Won Buddhism, and presents them in an organized fashion. It sets forth the central doctrines—such as the understanding of ultimate reality, ethical guidance, and the path of practice—in a way that is meant to be accessible and practically applicable. In this sense, it is not merely a record of inspired words, but a carefully arranged guide for spiritual cultivation.

Within this scripture, a particularly important component is the section referred to as the Canonical Text, compiled primarily from Sotaesan’s own instructions. This inner core of the scripture is treated with special reverence, as it distills the essential vision of the founder. Around it, the broader collection elaborates on doctrine, discipline, and daily practice, giving practitioners a comprehensive framework for integrating spiritual insight into ordinary life.

Alongside this distinctive scripture, Won Buddhists also engage with traditional Buddhist sutras, yet the *Wonbulgyo gyojeon* stands as the hallmark of the movement’s identity. It embodies an attempt to express timeless Buddhist principles in a form attuned to modern conditions, emphasizing clarity, practicality, and ethical responsibility. For those drawn to Won Buddhism, this text becomes both a mirror for self-examination and a map for the unfolding of the path.