Wu Kwang

Wu Kwang Soen Sa Nim (1950–present), born Richard Shrobe, is head Zen teacher at Chogye International Zen Center of New York, a practice center of the Kwan Um School of Zen. Before coming to Zen practice Richard studied Hinduism under Swami Satchidananda. He is a social worker who incorporates Gestalt therapy in his counseling. In 1975 Wu Kwang began his Zen practice and received Dharma transmission from Seung Sahn in 1993.[1] He is also a jazz musician.

Wu Kwang
At the Zen Master Seung Sahn Memorial 2007
At the Zen Master Seung Sahn Memorial 2007
TitleSoen sa Nim
Personal
Born
Richard Shrobe

1942
United States
ReligionJogye Order of Korean Buddhism
NationalityAmerican
SchoolKwan Um School of Zen
Dharma namesUniversal Light
Senior posting
PredecessorSeung Sahn

Bibliography
  • Open Mouth Already a Mistake, Cumberland, RI : Primary Point Press, 1997. ISBN 0-942795-08-3
  • Don't Know Mind: the Spirit of Korean Zen, Boston: Shambhala Publications, 2004. ISBN 1-59030-110-2
  • Elegant Failure: A Guide to Zen Koans, Berkeley, CA: Rodmell Press, 2010. ISBN 1-930485-25-5

See also

References
  1. "Teaching Library". Kwan Um School of Zen. 21 August 2020. Retrieved 17 August 2023.


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