Hinduism in Korea
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Hinduism is a minority religion in Korea. Through Buddhism, it has also had an indirect impact on certain aspects of traditional Korean thought. The Four Heavenly Kings that can be seen in Korean Buddhist temples originated from the Lokapālas.
[edit] South Korea
There are no Hindu temples in Seoul [1], nor elsewhere in South Korea. However, the country is home to a small number of migrants from India, including students and engineers; some of these may be Hindu. In addition, yoga has gained increasing popularity.
Though South Korea is mostly secular, the range of religious beliefs displayed is quite broad. The shamanism practiced in the country is vaguely similar to Hinduism. Most religious people adhere to either Buddhism or Christianity. There is still a strong Confucian presence here.
ISKCON has setup its center in South Korea at the Sri Sri Radha Krishna temple.[1]
[edit] Notes
- ^ Seoul stirring in Korea. The Hindu Opportunities (2002-06-12). Retrieved on 2006-07-15.
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www.krishnaKorea.com is a community in South Korea worshiping Lord Sri Krishna.It is branch of ISKCON( International Krishna Conciousness).
