Teachers - Reverend

In the Won Sangha, everyone is considered as both a teacher and student for everyone has their own particular strengths and weaknesses in various areas of study, and needs to learn and grow in the areas where they might not be so strong.

Ven.Chung Ohun Lee, Ph.D.

Ven.Chung Ohun Lee, Ph.D.   -   Visiting Teacher

Ven. Chung Ohun Lee, Ph.D. is the Chairperson of Won Buddhism of America and Spiritual Guide of Won Dharma Center(WDC), in Hudson, NY. Chung is a spiritual teacher, visionary activist and international leader in the movement of interreligious dialogue and cooperation. 


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Rev. Kwanmyeong Yoon

Rev. Kwanmyeong Yoon   -   Minister

Rev. Kwanmyeong Yoon has been appointed as an acting head minister of Manhattan Won Buddhist Temple since January, 2013.

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Rev. Doyeon Park

Rev. Doyeon Park   -   Minister

Rev. Doyeon Park has served as a minister of Manhattan Won Buddhist Temple and Alternative Representative of Won Buddhism to the United Nations and Inter-religious Affairs. She also serves as Buddhist Chaplain at Columbia University and New York University.

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Won Joong Shim-Kimball Jones, Ph.D

Won Joong Shim-Kimball Jones, Ph.D   -   Lay Teacher

Won Joong Shim began attending the temple and practicing meditation and Won Buddhism in April 1994, the first year of WBM and became a full member by receiving Dharma name as Won Joong Shim in 1995. He served as chair of the Program Council and Sangha Council of WBM.

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Won Do- Laura Samuels

Won Do- Laura Samuels   -   Lay Teacher

Won Do began regularly attending dharma service since 1994, the first year of WBM and became a full member of the Temple by receiving Dharma name in 1997. She served on the Temple Program Council for several years.
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