Hangul 용담정 Revised Romanization Yongdamjeong | Hanja 龍潭亭 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.
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. There is a statue in his image near the pavilion.
References
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