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 150th Anniversary of 'Tonghak'
  2. ^ Yongdamjeong vicinity Gyeongju City
  3. ^ North Culture Vicinity Gyeongju City
  4. ^ (in Korean) 용담성지 龍潭聖地 Nate / Encyclopedia of Korean Culture