Gaya · History & tradition
Monk Jangyu
The monk associated with Heo Hwangok and legends of Buddhism’s arrival in Gaya.
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Gimhae traditions describe Jangyu as Heo Hwangok’s brother or relative, arriving from India and bringing Buddhism. A local reliquary and place names preserve his memory.
Legacy
These traditions do not amount to contemporary proof of his activity in Gaya. He belongs to the region’s Buddhist foundation stories.