Name Kim Youn-ho | ||
Kim Youn Ho was a Buddhist monk (approx 1650-1680) who in 1667 traveled round Korea looking for a relic of the Buddha. He declared himself divine and a "Creature from a greater land" and slew all who defied him . after 6 years of searching he never found this relic and supposedly returned to his legendary home "Helian" which was a small island of south Korea. (This island has never been found so is supposed not to have existed.) 7 years later he returned out of nowhere to continue his quest but was killed by two bandits.
Historical importance
Kim Youn Ho is an important figure for many Buddhist monks because he shows the devotion and endurance that constitutes a warrior monk. He also is little known about but deserves to be remembered
References
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