Welcome

The School is an international organization of more than a hundred centers and groups founded by Zen Master Seung Sahn, the first Korean Zen Master to live and teach in the West. The purpose of the school is to make this practice of Zen Buddhism available to an increasing number of students throughout the world.

We offer training in Zen meditation through practical instruction, daily morning and evening practice, public talks, teaching interviews, sittings, retreats and workshops. Our programs are open to anyone regardless of previous experience.

To enter the site, please select your preferred language (right) or a news item, or one of the countries or cities listed below in which the Kwan Um School of Zen Europe has a Zen Center or Group.  KUSZE members will find information and announcements concerning the organization of the school on the Abbot's Page and the Directors' Blog, and social network discussions in our Virtual Sangha.  The Webmaster's Blog is a diary of what is happening on this site.