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Seung Sahn International zen center Musangsa is open to
\nanybody who seeks true meaning of life and its direction
\ndisregarding race, religion, nationality and
\nage. Musangsa walks together with you on the
\nBoddhisattva path. Through practicing with us, you will be
\nable to find your true self and help your neighbors, society
\nand whole world with your compassionate mind. <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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What is Haeng Won Program?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

In Korea, Bo Hyun Bosal is often called, \u201cBo Hyun Haeng Won\u201d (\ubcf4\ud604\ud589\uc6d0): “Samantabhadra of the Action Vows.\u201d These vows are found in the final chapter of the Avatamsaka Sutra. There, Bo Hyun Bosal teaches that wisdom only exists for the sake of putting it into practice and is only good insofar as it benefits all living beings.<\/span><\/p>\n

Purpose and Significance <\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

It is in the tradition of these great vows that Musangsa would like to introduce the same practicing forms and teaching of the KUSZ. Musangsa was founded by Zen Master Seung Sahn in 2000 to host practitioners from all over the world. As we are in Korea, the program at Musangsa is also influenced by the Korean Buddhist 1700-year-old tradition and culture. But Musangsa is not a traditional Korean Buddhist temple.<\/span><\/p>\n

Participants of the program deepen their practice by getting in touch with Zen Master Seung Sahn\u2019s teaching, while practicing with the Kwan Um School in a temple environment.<\/span><\/p>\n

The program provides the opportunity for unique development of both wings of Zen practice: Meditation and wisdom\u2014cultivated through 5 hours of daily formal practice, weekly kong-an interviews, community living and 5 hours of daily work practice.<\/span><\/p>\n

Community living in the temple simplifies our lives so that practitioners can clearly perceive and digest their karmic habits. Working for the Sangha provides the opportunity to express our Bodhisattva vows, while enabling your formal practice to take root in the ground of its history and tradition.<\/span><\/p>\n

This program can function either as an entrance to a future monastic life in Korea or as an enriching experience of intensive practice to share with your home Zen Center in the West.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Quick Reference Glossary of Practice Periods<\/h2>\n

Understanding these Korean terms is essential for planning your participation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Term<\/span><\/th>\nMeaning & Context<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Haengwon<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>(\ud589\uc6d0)<\/span><\/td>\nThe **participant\/volunteer** in the program. This is the official title for a program resident.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kyol Che<\/strong>\u00a0(\uacb0\uc81c)<\/span><\/td>\nThe **Intensive Retreat Period** (Summer & Winter). Features a more rigorous daily schedule (~10 hours total work\/practice). Please check the calendar on our homepage to view the dates for the Kyol Che Retreat.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hae Je<\/strong>\u00a0(\ud574\uc81c)<\/span><\/td>\nThe **Non-Retreat Period** (Spring & Autumn). Features a more flexible daily schedule. **Crucially, this is the only time Work-Exchange and Temple Stay options are available.**<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Commitment and Daily Schedule<\/h2>\n