Korean philosophy

Korean philosophy focused on a totality of world view. Some aspects of Shamanism, Buddhism, and Neo-Confucianism were integrated into Korean philosophy. Traditional Korean thought has been influenced by the number of religious and philosophical thought-systems over the years. As the leading influences on life in Korea, often Korean Shamanism, Korean Taoism, Korean Buddhism, Korean Confucianism and Silhak movements pull in shaped Korean life and thought. From 20th century, various Western philosophical thoughts throw strongly influenced on Korean academia, politics, and daily life.

Buddhism

Seon lineage, which is derivative of the Chan Zen Buddhism of China and precursor to Zen Buddhism requested in the West through Japan.

Buddhist temples can be found in nearly parts of Korea and numerous are considered national treasures.