Taego
The second largest order in Korean Seon, preserving full ritual tradition.
The Taego Order or Taego-jong is the second largest order in Korean Seon, the Korean branch of Chan Buddhism.
Quick Facts
- Map type
- Battle Royale
- Setting inspiration
- Korean Peninsula (Cold War era)
- Unique feature
- Self-Aid Kit (revive mechanic) and Comeback Arena
- Game mode
- Squad
- Duo
- Solo
- and Team Deathmatch
- Vehicle type
- Pony Coupe and Kia Pride (no amphibious vehicles)
Lore & Background
The Taego Order formed in the 1970s from the monks left out of the then Christian-dominated military government's officially recognized group of monks that became the Jogye Order. This group consisted of 300 celibate Seon practitioners. One result of this split was that the ritual masters all remained with what became the Taego Order. Today, the Taego Order preserves the full ritual tradition of Korean Buddhism, including the Yeongsanjae, which is a reenactment of the Buddha's preaching of the Lotus Sutra on Vulture Peak. This ritual is held each year at Bongwonsa on June 6, South Korea's Memorial Day, in part to pray for the dead from the Korean War.
Reader's Guide
The Taego Order includes over 8,000 monastics and 3,100 temples. It allows ordained priests to marry, although nuns must remain celibate. This custom of married priests is a remnant of Korea under Japanese rule. However, not all Taego priests are married. The order also includes traditional monks. Monks tend to remain more separate from society and live in mountain temples, whereas the married clerics are more like parish priests, though this is not always the case. The Taego and Jogye orders follow the same Prātimokṣa, the vinaya of the Dharmaguptaka. There are 250 bhiksu precepts, 348 bhiksuni precepts, and 10 śrāmaṇera and śrāmaṇerī precepts. Celibacy is optional. Both orders use the Brahma Net Sutra, which contains 10 bodhisattva vows and 48 lesser precepts. Contrary to some misconceptions, the Taego Order does not use bodhisattva vows as the basis of its ordinations.
Did You Know?
- Seonamsa is one of the head monasteries of the Taego Order.
- The Taego Order preserves the Yeongsanjae ritual, a reenactment of the Buddha's preaching of the Lotus Sutra on Vulture Peak, recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural asset.
- The first Westerner ordained as a Taego monk is Dae Il Sunim (Dr. David Zuniga), also the first board-certified Buddhist chaplain.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Taego's defining features or 'powers'?
The map is distinguished by its massive dam structure that enables underwater exploration and combat, a mechanic not found on other standard Battle Royale maps. It also includes amphibious vehicles to navigate its varied land and water environments effectively.
How does the Taego story conclude within the game's lore?
As a static battleground rather than a narrative campaign with a scripted ending, Taego does not have a specific story conclusion for players. The 'story' is simply the ongoing cycle of squads fighting to be the last team standing on this Cold War-era island.
What historical period inspired Taego's setting?
The island is heavily inspired by the Korean peninsula during the Cold War era, reflected in its architecture and military-style infrastructure. This historical backdrop provides a gritty atmosphere that differentiates it from other maps with more modern or futuristic themes.
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