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'''Uisang''' (625 - 702) was one of the most eminent early [[Silla]] scholar-monks, a close friend of [[Wonhyo]] (元曉). | '''Uisang''' (625 - 702) was one of the most eminent early [[Silla]] scholar-monks, a close friend of [[Wonhyo]] (元曉). | ||
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Uisang (625 - 702) was one of the most eminent early Silla scholar-monks, a close friend of Wonhyo (元曉).
He traveled to China, studying at Mount Zhongnan as a student of the influential Huayan master Zhiyan (智儼) and as a senior colleague of Fazang (法藏). He became an expert in Huayan (華嚴) doctrine and was the founder of the Korean Hwaeom school. Most well-known among his writings is the Hwaeom ilseung peopkye to(Chart of the Avata ṃsaka Single Vehicle Dharmadhātu) (華嚴一乘法界圖).
He is famous for his travel to Tang with his friend, Wonhyo. Before reaching Tang, however, Wonhyo left Uisang, after unknowingly drinking water from a skull in the dark. Dismayed, but nonetheless determined, Uisang continued on his journey to Tang by himself. He travelled to China, deepening his knowledge, but at the same time, spreading his own new ideas.
Just before Uisang prepared for the return to Silla, a daughter of a wealthy family who helped Uisang, fell in love with him. Uisang, a monk, could not stay behind with the girl, since he was determined to return to Silla and share his learning. The girl, heartbroken, followed him to the ocean and promised Uisang that she would die and become a dragon, in order to ensure Uisang's safe passage home.
Safely arrived in Silla, Uisang went on to found Puseoksa, a temple in the mountain. The dragon is said to have became a rock behind the temple to continue protecting the site and her lover, Uisang.
See also
- List of Korea-related topics
- Buddhism in Korea
- History of Korea
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