Hinduism in Korea 5698405 212820589 2008-05-16T12:29:13Z Cryptic 295294 Reverted edits by [[Special:Contributions/Betacommand|Betacommand]] ([[User talk:Betacommand|talk]]) to last version by ClueBot {{Hinduism_small}} '''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 [[Guardians of the directions#Lokapālas|Lokapālas]]. ==South Korea== There is one Hindu temple in Seoul the [[Sri Sri Radha Krishna temple]].[http://www.krishnakorea.com/temple.html] This was established by [[ISKCON]] a Gaudiya Vaishnav sect of Hinduism. There are no temples elswhere in Korea. The country is home to a small number of migrants from India, including students and engineers; some of these are Hindu. In addition, [[yoga]] has gained increasing popularity. Though [[South Korea]] is mostly secular, the range of religious beliefs displayed is quite broad. The [[Korean Shamanism|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. '''Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh Korea''' [( http://www.hsskorea.com )] Hindu Swayamsevak Sangha [[http://www.hsskorea.com]]''' is operating in Korea for the Rejuvenation of ancient vedic Culture which is in modern days called Hindu Dharma. You can reach [['''HSS korea''']] and be part of a Volunteering organization working towards Indo-Korean Cultural exchange. ==Notes== <references/> {{Asia in topic|Hinduism in}} [[Category:Hinduism by country|Korea]] [[Category:Religion in Korea]] [[Category:Hinduism in Asia|Korea]] www.krishnaKorea.com is a community in South Korea worshiping Lord Sri Krishna.It is branch of ISKCON( International Krishna Consciousness). Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh is operating in Korea for the Rejuvenation of ancient vedic Culture which is in moderan days called Hindu Dharma.. You can reach HSS Korea via website www.hsskorea.com.