Wu Kwang | |
Birth Name: | Richard Shrobe |
Dharma Name: | Universal Light |
Birth Date: | 1942 |
Birth Place: | United States |
Religion: | Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism |
School: | Kwan Um School of Zen |
Soen sa Nim | |
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.[1] He is also a jazz musician.