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

  1. Korea Times Archived September 21, 2012, at the Wayback Machine. 150th Anniversary of 'Tonghak'
  2. Yongdamjeong vicinity Gyeongju City
  3. North Culture Vicinity Archived June 13, 2011, at the Wayback Machine. Gyeongju City
  4. (in Korean) 용담성지 龍潭聖地 Archived June 10, 2011, at the Wayback Machine. Nate / Encyclopedia of Korean Culture
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