Gihwa (hangul: 기화 hanja: 己和 1376–1433) also known as Hamheo Teuktong was a Buddhist monk of the Seon order and leading Buddhist figure during the late Goryeo to early Joseon period. He was originally a Confucian scholar of high reputation but converted to Buddhism at the age of 21 upon the death of a close friend.
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