Cheondogyo translated literally means "religion of the Celestial Way", where cheon means "sky", do means "way" (written with the same character as Chinese Tao), … 展开

Cheondoism originated from the Donghak ("Eastern Learning"), a religious movement that arose in 19th-century Korea as a reaction to Western encroachment, particularly … 展开

• Chondoist Chongu Party
• Donghak
• Donghak Peasant Revolution
• Korean shamanism (Sinism)
• New religious movement 展开

• 천도교서울교구
• 천도교 展开

Over time, Cheondoism has also adapted elements of other Korean religious traditions, including Do (Taoism) and Buddhism.
In keeping with its roots in 展开

As of 2005, Cheondoism reportedly had about 45,000 followers and 280 churches in South Korea. According to the 2015 national census, Cheondoism had about 65,000 followers in South Korea.
In North Korea, the state recognizes and favors Chondoism as a … 展开

• Lee Chi-ran. Chief Director, Haedong Younghan Academy. The Emergence of National Religions in Korea.
• Young, Carl F. Associate Professor, Western University. 展开