<Guunmong>, written by Seopo Kim Man-jung in 1687, is a fantasy story inspired by 'Josin’s Dream' from <Samguk Yusa>, crafted to comfort the author's old mother. The novel weaves together Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism, with a central theme of life's impermanence from a Buddhist perspective.<br /><br />The story follows a Buddhist disciple who experiences a dream filled with wealth and honor, only to awaken and realize these are fleeting illusions. This realization leads him to embrace Buddhism. <br /><br /><Guunmong> is a precursor to other Chosun Dynasty dream novels like <Okrumong> and <Okryeonmong>. It was introduced to China and became known as <Guunlu> during the Qing Dynasty.<br /><br />The plot structure is similar to <Hongrumong> by the Chinese author Jo Seol-geun, but <Guunlu> predates <Hongrumong>. Some believe <Hongrumong> was influenced by <Guunlu>.<br /><br />The story begins with Seongjin, a disciple of the great master Yukgwan in the celestial realm. Sent on an errand to the Dragon King of Dongting Lake, he encounters eight fairies and is tempted by worldly desires. Upon returning, he is caught by his teacher and banished to the world with the eight fairies.<br /><br />Reincarnated as Yang Soyu, he becomes a minister, gains eight wives (the eight fairies), and achieves wealth and fame. However, upon seeing the desolate tombs of past heroes, Yang Soyu realizes the futility of worldly achievements and wishes to return to Buddhism. In a conversation with a monk, he disappears into a dream, and Seongjin awakens before the Great Master Yukgwan. Seongjin repents, becomes Yukgwan's successor, practices Buddhism, and ascends to paradise with the eight fairies.<br />

1. 육관대사의 애제자 성진
2. 성진이 팔선녀를 만나 희롱하다
3. Born as Yang So-yu
3, 양소유로 태어나다
4. Meets a celestial being and Learns the Zither and Flute
4. 신선을 만나 거문고와 퉁소를 배우다
5. Meeting Gyeseommwol and Building a Relationship
5. 계섬월을 만나 정분을 쌓다
6. Dressing up as a woman and peeking at Jeong Gyeong-pae
6. 여장하고 정경패를 엿보다
8. 정경패의 계교로 부끄러움을 당하다
9. Subdues the Three Territories and Meets Gye seomwol and gets Jeok geokhong
9. 삼진을 평정하고 계섬월을 만나 적격홍을 얻다
10. Refusing to be the son-in-law of Princess Nanyang and being punished
11. Conquer Tibet
12. Forming a relationship with Dongjeong Yongnyeo and burning incense at Heungsan
13. Princess Nanyang Visits