Yongdamjeong
| Yongdamjeong | |
| Hangul | 용담정 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 龍潭亭 |
| Revised Romanization | Yongdamjeong |
| McCune–Reischauer | Yongtamchong |
Yongdamjeong (lit. Dragon Pool Pavilion) is a sacred place to Cheondoism, located on Mt. Gumi in Gajeong-ri, Hyeongok-myeon, Gyeongju, South Korea.[1]
Religious Significance
Cheondoism is an indigenous Korean religion that evolved from Donghak (Eastern learning). Choe Je-u, the founder of Donghak, was born and later buried at Yongdamjeong.[2][3][4] There is a statue in his image near the pavilion.
See also
References
- ↑ Korea Times 150th Anniversary of 'Tonghak'
- ↑ Yongdamjeong vicinity Gyeongju City
- ↑ North Culture Vicinity Gyeongju City
- ↑ (in Korean) 용담성지 龍潭聖地 Nate / Encyclopedia of Korean Culture
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