Cheongha (tɕʰʌŋɦa)
Cheongha the philosopher-poet is a celebrated figure among the Rengo people of the Seom Islands. He is also well-regarded among the Yanjin scholars who study Rengo poetry, although they often omit his origins when writing about him.
He was born on the island of Jiyul during the Ashikaga Dynasty, shortly before the Kingdom of Gukusan were conquered by the Empire of Wamato. His teachings on the interconnectedness of all things have had a profound impact on the Rengo people's worldview.
Cheongha believed that everything in the world is connected and that we are all part of a larger whole. He saw the world as a vast, interconnected web of life, where every action we take has an impact on everything else. He encouraged his followers to live in harmony with the natural world and to treat it with respect and reverence.
Cheongha's teachings were not just philosophical, but also practical. He believed that humans had a responsibility to care for the natural world, and that this care would benefit both humans and the environment. He advocated for sustainable living and urged his followers to live simply and mindfully. He particularly deplored the Teikoku Nintei-sho and the enslavement of the Chilseongsin, and his vocal opposition of the Empire on this subject made him many enemies during his lifetime.
Cheongha's ideas were revolutionary for his time and helped to shape the Rengo people's culture and worldview. His teachings continue to influence the Rengo people today, and his legacy is celebrated in many festivals and ceremonies. As a member of the minority Rengo ethnic group in the Empire of Wamato, he faced discrimination and marginalization from the dominant Yanjin culture. This made it difficult for him to spread his ideas and teachings, but he persevered and his legacy has endured.
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