Cheonmyoryeong
Cheonmyoryeong, also known as the Heavenly Mandate, is a central concept in traditional East Asian political philosophy, particularly in China, Korea, and Vietnam. It refers to the divine right of a ruler to govern, granted by Heaven. The Mandate was not hereditary but conditional, meaning a ruler's right to govern was dependent on their virtue and ability to rule justly and effectively.
The concept posits that Heaven bestows the Mandate upon a ruler who is morally upright, cares for
This doctrine served as a crucial mechanism for political legitimacy and social order. It provided a justification