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In traditional Korean temples, bikkhus, bikkhunis, laymen and laywomen sit in separate Zen halls. However at Musangsa, we all practice together in the same Zen hall, as is the international tradition of Kwan Um School of Zen, established by Zen Master Seung Sahn. Only the living quarters are separated.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

At Musangsa, we observe teaching, practice style and rules the International Kwan Um School of Zen. There\u2019s sitting meditation, chanting meditation, bowing meditation, and Kong An interviews between a student and a teacher. All of these practicing techniques are there to help us find our original nature, moment to moment \u2013 \u201conly don\u2019t know\u201d. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Through \u201cjust do it\u201d, those techniques help us to let go of our attachments to our thinking and mind habits. While those techniques utilize the body, they help our minds become clear, which helps us control our emotions and situations, and then we can offer help to others with more clarity. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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