ABSTRACT
Donghak proscribed, outlawed and all but a spent force may well have disappeared at this stage, had it not been for the tenacity and commitment of a single individual: Choe Si-hyeong, Haewol, the Sinsa, the religion's second leader. Following Su-un's execution, Haewol in particular, as leader of an outlawed movement, was sought by government authorities and had to flee civilization and hide in the forests and valleys of the Taebaek and Sobaek ranges to evade capture. Haewol continues the theme of unity with, and respect for, all creation in Cheonji Pumo. Even and Earth is parents, and parents are Heaven and Earth. In Daein Cheopmul Haewol offers the following advice to the Donghak faithful, in an admonition which cryptically and effectively summarizes his attitude to all life and to all creation. However, Haewol's contribution to Donghak theology and spirituality through the publication of thirty-seven reflections on the Daesinsa's writings should not be underestimated.
