1927 - 2004
Seungsahn, born in 1927 in South Korea, was a prominent Zen master and the founder of the Kwan Um School of Zen. Known for his teachings on the practice of Zen meditation and the integration of Zen principles into daily life, he played a significant role in bringing Zen Buddhism to the West. Seungsahn passed away in 2004, leaving a lasting legacy in the global Zen community.