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  Goryeo - Biocrawler   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
All terminologies used in the court of Goryeo was that of an empire, not of a kingdom.
The House Yi of Inju (인주이씨, 仁州李氏) married the kings from Munjong to the 17th king, Injong.
Goryeo is also sometimes used as a politically neutral name in the Korean language for the whole of Korea.
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 Goryeo
zh-tw:高麗 zh-cn:高丽 Goryeo (고려 (高麗) in Korean) was the name of Korea during the Goryeo Dynasty, which lasted from the fall of Silla in 935 until the founding of the Joseon Dynasty in 1394.
The name "Goryeo" is a shortened form of "Goguryeo," the name of a kingdom in northern Korea which was conquered by Silla in AD 668.
In 1231, Mongolians invaded Goryeo and the throne moved to Ganghwado, an island in Bay of Gyonggi, in 1232.
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 YourArt.com >> Encyclopedia >> Goryeo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
The name "Goryeo" is a shortened form of "Goguryeo," one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea that were united by Silla in 668.
Emperor Mokjong of Goryeo, the 7th monarch of Goryeo, was faced with a plot of usurption that was led by his own mother and her lover, Kim Chi-Yang.
The Goryeo dynasty survived as a tributary ally of the Mongolian Yuan Dynasty until King Gongmin took advantage of Zhu Yuanzhang's rebellion, and began to push Mongol forces back.
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 korean buddhism - Article and Reference from OnPedia.com
The position that would generally be adopted in the later Seon schools, due in large part to the efforts of Jinul, would not be that of clear superiority of Seon meditational methods, but rather a declaration of the intrinsic unity and mutual complementarity of the Seon and Gyo viewpoints.
During the Goryeo period, Seon blossomed and became a "religion of the state" in a very thorough manner, receiving extensive support and privileges, while at the same time involving itself deeply with the ruling family and powerful members of the court.
The general trend of the Buddhism of the latter half of the Goryeo is that of decline due to corruption and the rise of strong anti-Buddhist political and philosophical sentiment.
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 Myeongjong of Goryeo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
1170–1197) was monarch of the Goryeo dynasty of Korea.
Although it was intended that Injong's second son should succeed his father*, he was assassinated because Jeong Jung-bu feared that he might become a threat to him in the future.
Myeongjong was a weak emperor, and was merely on the throne to show the general populace they still had a emperor, as the true rulers were the military leaders.
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 Britain.tv Wikipedia - Korean Buddhism
In 372 the Chinese monk Sundo (順道, or Shundao in Chinese) was sent by the Former Qin ruler Fujian (符堅) to the court of the King Sosurim (小獸林) of Goguryeo.
During the reign of the next king, King Chinhung, the growth of Buddhism was encouraged - eventually being recognized as the national religion of Silla.
During the Goryeo period, Seon thoroughly became a "religion of the state,"?title=receiving extensive support and privileges through connections with the ruling family and powerful members of the court.
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 Goryeo, Korea, military, Silla, Mongol, until, rebellion, lords, local, forced, failed, civil, capital - Goryeo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
The Goryeo Dynasty established in 918 ruled Korea from the fall of the Unified Silla in 935 until replaced by the Joseon dynasty in 1392.
The name "Goryeo" is a shortened form of " Goguryeo," one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea that were united by Si The Goryeo Dynasty established in 918 ruled Korea from the fall of the Unified Silla in 935 until replaced by the Joseon dynasty in 1392.
The fifth king, Gyeongjong (hangul: 경종; hanja: 景宗), launched land-ownership reformation called Jeonsigwa (hangul: 전시과; hanja: 田柴科) and the 6th King Seongjong(성종, 成宗) appointed officials to local areas, which were previously succeeded by the lords.
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 Korean Buddhism   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
During the reign of the next king, King Chinhung, the growth of Buddhism was encouraged - eventually being recognized as the national religion of Silla.
During the Goryeo period, Seon thoroughly became a "religion of the state," receiving extensive support and privileges through connections with the ruling family and powerful members of the court.
The general trend of Buddhism in the latter half of the Goryeo was a decline due to corruption, and the rise of strong anti-Buddhist political and philosophical sentiment.
en.encyclopediahome.com /wiki/Korean_Buddhism   (4652 words)

  
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And, it was changed into Daehung in the early Goryeo, attached to Unju (Hongseong) in 9 years for King Hyeonjong of the 8th King of Goryeo (1018), and managed by an officer in King Myeongjong of the 19th King (1170).
It was changed into Deokpung in the early Goryeo and attached to Unju(Hongseong) in 9 years for King Hyeongjong of the 8th king of Goryeo (1018).
In 5 years for King Taejong of the 3rd king of Josun Dynasty (1405), Deokpung and Ihsan were merged in Deoksan as Ihsan [Originally, it was Mashisan County of Baekje and changed in Ihsan County by King Gyeongdeokwang of Shilla.
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 zh tw #39640 #40599 Goryeo or Kory #335 #44256 #47140...
The name "Goryeo" is a shortened form of "Goguryeo Goguryeo," the name of a kingdom in northern Korea which was conquered by Silla in AD 668.
In 1231 1231, Mongolians invaded Goryeo Goryeo and the throne moved to Ganghwado Ganghwado, an island in Bay of Gyonggi Bay of Gyonggi, in 1232 1232.
Goryeo Goryeo dynasty survived but it was under control of Mongolian control until King Gongmin King Gongmin began to repel Mongolian forces back.
www.biodatabase.de /Goryeo   (684 words)

  
 Science Fair Projects - King Myeongjong of Goryeo
Myeongjong was the third son of King Injong, and king of the Korean kingdom of Goryeo (1170 - 1197).
King Myeongjong was a weak king and was merely on the throne to show the general populace they still had a king although the true rulers were the military leaders.
After 27 years on the throne, he was sent into exile by the current military ruler of the time, Che Chonghon and there afterwards the fifth son of King Injong, Sinjong was placed on the throne.
www.all-science-fair-projects.com /science_fair_projects_encyclopedia/Myeongjong   (365 words)

  
 Goryeo : Sirchin - The Free Encyclopedia And Other Stuff
Goryeo Samgaetang, near city hall is an easy spot to try samgaetang for the...
Goryeo Samegaetang has a large white sigh with a chicken on it, on the right.
Goryeo celadon is one of Korea's unique cultural assets which enjoys international acclaim.
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 Myeongjong of Goryeo: Encyclopedia - Myeongjong of Goryeo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Myeongjong was the third son of King Injong, and king of the Korean kingdom of Goryeo (1170–1197).
Myeongjong was a weak king, and was merely on the throne to show the general populace they still had a king, as the true rulers were the military leaders.
Myeongjong is one of the topics in focus at Global Oneness.
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It was rather a small palace during the period of the King Tejo, but was reconstructed during the 12th year of the King Tejong and used as the banquet hall to greet delegation from China.
There was a blaze at Nejanggo in September, 1513 (the 8th year of the King Myeongjong), and the structures like Sajeongjeon (a side room of palace), Gyeongnyeongjeon and Honggyeonggak, which were built since the King Tejo, were burnt down.
It was originated from Goryeo Dynasty, improved during the period of the King Sejong of the Chosun Dynasty and developed as a pivotal system in the operation of the government affairs.
www.jongno.go.kr /english/attraction/palace01.htm   (677 words)

  
 Sinjong of Goryeo - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
1197-1204) was the twentieth monarch of the Goryeo dynasty of Korea.
The fifth son of king Injong, Sinjong took the throne after his brother Myeongjong was sent into exile by Choi Chungheon.
He was wise, but like his brother before him had no true power, which was in the hands of Choi Chungheon (this marked the beginning of the Choi family's military rule).
www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/King_Sinjong_of_Goryeo   (154 words)

  
 Korean Buddhism
The predominant influence that was brought back to Korea in terms of the style of Chinese Chan was that of the lineage of Mazu Daoyi (馬祖道一; 709-788), as eight of the nine lineages that were established were through connection with either Mazu or one of his eminent disciples.
The structure of Korean Buddhism of the late Silla and early Goryeo is officially termed as "five doctrinal schools and nine mountain (Seon) schools (ogyo gusan 五教九山)." 19 But the status of this nomenclature would begin to change during the Goryeo, and would, in the Joseon, be eventually eliminated.
These continued into the Goryeo, renamed as follows: the Gyeyul school of the Silla was known in the Goryeo as Namsang jong (南山宗): the Yeolban school was termed Siheung jong (始興宗),21 the Beopseong was termed Chungdo jong (中道宗); the Beopsang as Jaeun jong (慈恩宗) and the Weonyung as Hwaeom jong (華嚴宗).
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 Korean History in a nutshell - China History Forum, chinese history forum
The kingdom of Goryeo was founded in 918 and replaced Silla as the dominant power in Korea in the years 935-936.
The first king had the temple name Taejo, which means "great progenitor" and was applied to the first kings of both Goryeo and Joseon, as they were also the founders of the Wang and Yi Dynasties respectively.
In the reign of King Gwanggaeto of Goguryeo, Dongye was finally absorbed by that kingdom, which came to dominate the entire northern portion of the Korean peninsula.
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 goryeo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
mr=Koryŏ}}The Goryeo Dynasty established in 918 ruled Korea from the fall of the Unified Silla in 935 until replaced by the Joseon dynasty in 1392.
[1] The Later Three Kingdoms era ended as Goryeo annexed Silla and defeated Hubaekje in 936.
The royal court moved to Ganghwa Island in the Bay of Gyeonggi, in 1232.
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 Myeongjong_of_goryeo info here at en.128mb.info   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
King Myeongjong of Goryeo Myeongjong was the third son of King Injong of Goryeo, and king of the Korean kingdom of Goryeo (1170 - 1197).
Although it was intentional that Injong's unimportant son should buried her father*, he was assassinated whereas Jeong Jung-bu feared that he might yaw a threat to him in the future.
Myeongjong was a emperor, and was merely on the throne to launching the populace they dummied up had a emperor, as the very rulers were the martial leaders.
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 Goryeo - Galbijim
The state of Goryeo ruled Korea from the fall of Silla in 935 until the founding of Joseon in 1392.
The English name "Korea" comes from "Goryeo." See Names of Korea.
Munjong and later kings emphasized the importance of civilian leadership over the military.
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 Steve Goes Travelling
Buried in Seolleung is the ninth king of the Joseon Dynasty, King Seongjong(1457-1494).
The Jeongneung Tomb houses the burial mound for King Jungjong(1506-1544).
Following the death of King Jungjong in 1544, and driven by a desire for political power and control, she murdered her step son King Injong, eight months after he was enthroned.
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In the 16th year of King Jinheung (555), a governing place was set up in Hajoo and a Jeong, an army post, was established but discontinued in the 26th year (565) of the king, and the name of county was changed into Hwawang-gun in the 16th year of King Gyeongdeok (757).
Afterwards, it was annexed to Milseong-gun by King Hyeonjong and had an official in charge in the 2nd year of King Myeongjong (1172).
In the 34th year of King Gojong, Bang, the smallest unit of administration, was named Myeon and the Myeon system was enforced in September of 1910 through the merger and abolition in the 1st year of Yeonghee of King Sunjong.
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 Untitled Document
But as King Gyeongdoek's policy of following certain Chinese customs failed, the names of all the government officials were changed back to their original names.
When the Unified Silla Dynasty perished and the Goryeo Dynasty took its position, the names of places all over the nation were changed for the sake of strengthening sovereignty.
Sun-ju was demoted to Sunchang-yeon in the 9th year of King Hyeonjong and fell to the jurisdiction of Namwon within the jurisdiction of Jeonju-gyesugwan with Jeokseong-hyeon.
www.simcheong.com /Web-Site/english/ecology/contents03/02mu03.htm   (326 words)

  
 Korean Buddhism   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Although all these schools are mentioned in historical records, toward the end of the dynasty it was Seon which become dominant in terms of its effect on the government and society and the production of noteworthy scholars and adepts.
During the Goryeo period Seon thoroughly became a "religion of the state", receiving extensive support and privileges as it involved itself deeply with the ruling family and powerful members of the court.
Although most of the scholastic schools waned in activity and influence during this period of the growth of Seon, the Hwaeom school continued to be a lively source of scholarship well into the Goryeo, much of it continuing the legacy of Uisang and Weonhyo.
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 Tourism / Culture - Travel/Culture   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
The temple fell into decline during the late Goryeo era, but was reconstructed in 1498 under the patronage of a Joseon Dynasty Queen and renamed Bongeun-sa.
According to the strict social hierarchy of the time, monks were treated as the same social level as slaves and were not even allowed to enter the gates of the capital city.
Since King Myeongjong was still too young to govern the nation, his Buddhist-inclined mother, Queen Munjeong, retained powerful political influence.
english.kangnam.seoul.kr /tourism/attractions/attract.htm   (601 words)

  
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Goryeo (918-1392) was ruled by the Wang Dynasty.
Beginning with Chungnyeol (the twenty-fifth king), all the remaining kings of Goryeo had the title Wang ("King") as part of their temple names.
Two kings, Yeonsangun and Gwanghaegun, were not given temple names after their reigns ended.
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 Image of Korea - 04
Between the 23rd year (1145) of King Injong's reign and the 18th year (1188) of King Myeongjong's reign, mulberries were grown all over the Korean Peninsula as the private paper manufacturing industry became a thriving business.
In the early period of Joseon, under the reign of King Taejo, a decree was proclaimed to emphasize austerity.
During the reign of King Sejong (r.1418-1450), the use of paper flowers, in lieu of other kinds of artificial flowers, was further extended to Buddhist rites and festivals.
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 Welcomto Gokseong_English
Controlled by Seongpyeong-gun(presently Suncheon) early in the Goryeo Dynasty and became part of the jurisdiction of Naju-mok in the 9th year of King Hyeonjong(1018).
Since the eup fell to Japanese pirate invaders in the 1st year of King Gongyang's rule late in the Goryeo Dynasty(1389), the seat of the eup, located at Dangdong-ri, Jukgok-myeon, was moved into its present place under Mt. Donggak.
The eup was incoporated into Namwon-dohobu in the 30th year of King Seonjo(1597).
www.gokseong.go.kr /site/english/intro_sub_01.htm   (355 words)

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