효사상의 의미구현과 전통

Abstract

When we seek the source of our thought of filial piety, it dates back to the ancient record in which the stream incorporating Samseongjo period such as Hwangug period, Baedalgug period, and Dangun period is found. In this respect, I try to investigate the understanding of our thought of filial piety by running back to Samseongjo period. In addition, I suggest the consciousness of filial piety and its value implementation which becomes an indispensable mechanism in relation to the political aspect as well as the moral dimension. Understandably, the thought of Buddhism and Confucianism which is appeared after Samseongjo period extend its base from controlling the private, domestic sphere to religious and political ideology. Although it is true that one's view of life and world view of Confucianism in relation to filial piety establishes the public awareness, it is unable to the absolute standard of filial piety. When it comes to the religious creed of Buddhism, it feels strange to us to teach Buddhist scriptures in terms of filial piety. This means that there is a certain curtain according to the viewpoint for overlooking Buddhism in terms of filial piety. Consequently, this paper serves as a momentum the meaning and spirit of filial piety by comparing the filial piety of Hyogyŏng with the filial piety of Buddhism.