. "Essence-Function (\u9AD4\u7528) is a key concept is Southeast Asian Buddhism and particularly that of Korean Buddhism. Awakening of Mahayana Faith, attributed to A\u015Bvagho\u1E63a (?80-?150 CE), employs Essence-Function. Essence-Function forms a fundamental syncretic and ecumenical application in the philosophy of Wonhyo (617\u2013686CE). Chinul (1158 \u2013 1210CE) and Kihwa (1376 - 1433CE) also employ and develop this idea of Essence-Function in their writings in particular ways. Woncheuk (613\u2013696) employed the conceptual and analytical tool, Essence-Function, as an exegetical, hermeneutical and syncretic device. A. Charles Muller is one of the first scholars to open the discourse of Essence-Function in English."@en . . . . "Essence-Function (\u9AD4\u7528) is a key concept is Southeast Asian Buddhism and particularly that of Korean Buddhism. Awakening of Mahayana Faith, attributed to A\u015Bvagho\u1E63a (?80-?150 CE), employs Essence-Function. Essence-Function forms a fundamental syncretic and ecumenical application in the philosophy of Wonhyo (617\u2013686CE). Chinul (1158 \u2013 1210CE) and Kihwa (1376 - 1433CE) also employ and develop this idea of Essence-Function in their writings in particular ways. Woncheuk (613\u2013696) employed the conceptual and analytical tool, Essence-Function, as an exegetical, hermeneutical and syncretic device."@en . . "Essence-Function"@en . .