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Hwa Gye Sa International Sangha (Korean Seon)

Kwan Um School of Zen / Hwa Gye Sa
Zen In-personHybrid Kwan Um School Dharma Teacher / Master Dharma Teacher Editorially curated

International network of Korean Seon (Zen) Zen centers in the lineage of Zen Master Seung Sahn. Trains Dharma Teachers (lay) and Master Dharma Teachers (ordained) through formal Kwan Um curriculum. ~50 centers globally.

Program details
LocationInternational (50+ centers)
CountryUnited States
TraditionZen
FormatIn-person, Hybrid
DurationMulti-year
Estimated costVaries (donation + retreats)
AccreditationKwan Um School Dharma Teacher / Master Dharma Teacher
About Zen credentials: Zen teacher authorization (dharma transmission) comes through a recognized lineage. No external accreditation body — the teacher is the credential.
Last reviewed: April 2026 · Information may change — always verify with the program directly.
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LocationInternational (50+ centers)
FormatIn-person, Hybrid
DurationMulti-year
Varies (donation + retreats)
Estimated total cost
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