Wu Kwang
Wu Kwang | |
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At the Zen Master Seung Sahn Memorial 2007 | |
| Title | Soen sa Nim |
| Personal life | |
| Born | Richard Shrobe 1942 United States |
| Religious life | |
| Religion | Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism |
| School | Kwan Um School of Zen |
| Dharma names | Universal Light |
| Senior posting | |
| Predecessor | Seung Sahn |
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. He is also a jazz musician.