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Budoji: A Tale of the Divine City of Ancient Korea with an Overview of Korean Shamanism
A powerful ancient story of indigenous Korea about the creation of the universe, the dawn of humanity, and more.
Now available in English for the first time, with an overview of Korean Shamanism
An essential resource for those seeking to connect with deep Korean ancestral wisdom.
The original text of Budoji was written by Jesang Park (363 – 419 CE), a loyal official of the Silla Kingdom of ancient Korea. It was a chapter in a larger collection of books titled Jing Shim Rok , which was passed down through Park’s family over many generations. It was later introduced to the world in 1953 by one of his descendants.
In Budoji : A Tale of the Divine City of Ancient Korea with an Overview of Korean Shamanism, Sungje Cho, the author and scholar of Korean Shamanism brings the ancient original text with the interpretation and additional information about Korea's indigenous cultural and spiritual wisdom for the modern readers.
Budoji illuminates the culture and early beliefs of the people of Ancient Joseon ( Gojoseon ), including stories about the creation of the world as well as the origins, evolution, and migratory movements of the Korean people. The word Budo refers to both a capital city and a nation that acts in accordance with the Divine—signifying that the will of the Divine is fulfilled on Earth. This is the founding principle on which Gojoseon , the kingdom of Dangun, was built upon.
Budoji includes stories This volume is the first English translation of Budoji and includes an in-depth overview of Korean Shamanism by Sungje Cho. It includes information
Now available in English for the first time, with an overview of Korean Shamanism
An essential resource for those seeking to connect with deep Korean ancestral wisdom.
The original text of Budoji was written by Jesang Park (363 – 419 CE), a loyal official of the Silla Kingdom of ancient Korea. It was a chapter in a larger collection of books titled Jing Shim Rok , which was passed down through Park’s family over many generations. It was later introduced to the world in 1953 by one of his descendants.
In Budoji : A Tale of the Divine City of Ancient Korea with an Overview of Korean Shamanism, Sungje Cho, the author and scholar of Korean Shamanism brings the ancient original text with the interpretation and additional information about Korea's indigenous cultural and spiritual wisdom for the modern readers.
Budoji illuminates the culture and early beliefs of the people of Ancient Joseon ( Gojoseon ), including stories about the creation of the world as well as the origins, evolution, and migratory movements of the Korean people. The word Budo refers to both a capital city and a nation that acts in accordance with the Divine—signifying that the will of the Divine is fulfilled on Earth. This is the founding principle on which Gojoseon , the kingdom of Dangun, was built upon.
Budoji includes stories This volume is the first English translation of Budoji and includes an in-depth overview of Korean Shamanism by Sungje Cho. It includes information
178 pages, Paperback
Published June 5, 2023
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September 2, 2023
[5 stars] Translation and interpretation of the origin story of the universe and the world, according to Korean Shamanism. As an Earth-based spiritualist moving beyond Eurocentric paganism into an exploration of indigenous Korean religion, I found this book to be a fascinating introduction and useful guide. I had the privilege to also participate in a study course with translator and mudang Seo Choi. Highly recommended for those looking to deepen their knowledge of Korean Shamanism and readers who enjoy learning about non-Western and indigenous religious traditions.
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October 28, 2025
completely different type of book for me and i really enjoyed it! i’ve told everyone who would listen about it and it’s rlly sparked my interest on ancient korean history, i literally cannot stop looking it up
September 8, 2024
An excellent overview of the ancient Korean creation story and the pre-history of indigenous Korea. Also includes some old myths, and an overview of ancient Korean philosophy, gods and shamanism.
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