This paper discusses the following points:
First, it deals with Koun's status in the Taoist History of Korea. He inherited the Taoist tradition of Hwan-In as well as that of mediation-training imported from tang Dynasty in China. Moreover, he create...
This paper discusses the following points:
First, it deals with Koun's status in the Taoist History of Korea. He inherited the Taoist tradition of Hwan-In as well as that of mediation-training imported from tang Dynasty in China. Moreover, he created a new Taoist tradition from unique Korean and imported Tang ones, and passed it down through Koryo Dynasty to Yi Dynasty.
Second, he offers a discussion about Taoism. His view on Taoism has two aspects of religion and philosophy. Here, he rather concentrated on the philosophical aspect than on the religious one.