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Basic Meaning: primordial chaos

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  • Honwon (1191–1271). Korean monk of the mid-Goryeo period who was the fourth high priest 法主 of the Suseonsa 修禪社 of Jogyesan. Honwonʼs surname was Yi 李 and he was a native of Suan in Hwanghae province. He entered the monastery in 1203 at the age of 13 and gained enlightenment under Jongheon 宗軒, a descendant of Beomil 梵日. Being wise, he excelled in meditative practices at Sagulsan 闍崛山. After passing the clerical examinations he abandoned wealth and fame and wandered through the country. He went in search of Hongbyeon 洪辯 of Ssangbongsa 雙峰寺, from whom he received the Dharma, and then he returned to Hyesim 慧諶, the second head of the Suseonsa, who confirmed Honwonʼs enlightenment. He also studied under Mongyeo 夢如, a disciple of Hyesim. In 1245 Choe U 崔瑀 established Seonwonsa 禪源寺 in the capital and invited Honwon to be the main leader during the opening ceremony. Honwon accepted the offer and in the following year he went to Seonwonsa, opened ceremonies and became high priest. He is said to have had over 200 disciples, including Cheonyeong 天英. When Mongyeo passed away he became the fourth high priest of the Suseonsa and his Seon teachings were widely studied. In the autumn of 1256 he turned over the position to Cheonyeong and thereafter stayed at Dansoksa 斷俗寺. He became Royal Preceptor in 1259 and spent the next 12 years educating the public until he died on December 8, 1271. His posthumous title was Jinmyeong Guksa 眞明國師 and his posthumous name was Bogwang 普光. His disciples included Cheonyeong, Irin 一印, Doyeong 道英, Tagyeon 卓然, and Gyeongji 鏡智, all of whom furthered the Jogye dharma lineage. 동문선, 朝鮮今昔總攬 [Dane Alston; source(s): hbis]
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    [Dictionary References]

    Bulgyo sajeon 956a

    Dai kanwa jiten Vol. 7, p. 6961

    Zengaku daijiten (Komazawa U.) 364a

    Han'guk bulgyo inmyeong sajeon (Yi) 355

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    Entry created: 2006-01-03

    Updated: 2007-12-31