이규보(李奎報)의 유불관(儒佛觀)

Abstract

This paper explores Lee Kyu-bo’s positions on Confucianism and Buddhism and their ideological characteristics. Lee Kyu-bo, during the middle of Koryo dynasty, sought to fulfil his duties as a public figure by confronting the reality. He was deeply interested in improving the quality of life for the people of his country. Externally, he condemned Mongolian force’s atrocities and called his nation to stand against them. Lee thought Zhōu Yì to be the greatest of the Confucian texts of wisdom; he believed that only those who understood the principles of Zhōu Yì could be considered followers of Confucius. On Chunqiu, Lee was of the view that China could not be a hegemon and all nations should form the world on an equal basis. In Koryo dynasty, non-Zen sect was the mainstream of Buddhism prior to the Musin (military) Revolt; once the Musin regime took hold of power, zen-sect gained hegemony until the teachings of Chu-tzu were introduced. Under the Musin regime, the traditional aristocratic order collapsed; this brought about changes in Buddhism in Korea. Lee Kyu-bo, characterised as always reciting   Shurangama Sutra and studying Zhōu Yì, was a pro-Buddhist follower of Confucius who believed in the unity of Confucianism and Buddhism.