Teachers and Staff – Won Dharma Center

Ven. Juksanim

Ven. Juksanim was officially appointed Head Dharma Master of the Won Buddhism USA.

Rev. Yoo is dedicated to modernizing Buddhist thought and tenets so that they are accessible and useful in enriching everyday life. …

Karen retired from The New York Times in 2010 after nearly 30 years of service, most of it in event/convention planning…

Inspired by the Buddhist idea of inner freedom and happiness, Rev. Jieun started her monastic training in 2000. She graduated from…

Rev. Park received full ordination in Korea in December, 1989.

Rev. Ginger was ordained as a Won Buddhist priest in 2006. During her novice training, she served at the Won Buddhist…

Rev. Yeowon embarked on her journey as an ordained devotee in 2022.

Kathy Abeyatunge, dharma name Won JiYeon, is dedicated to drawing on the profound yet simple and practical teachings of Won Buddhism…

Jimmy’s connection to Won Buddhism dates back to 1989 in Flushing, NY, where he met his first teacher and spiritual mother,…