Daekwang
American Buddhist teacher
About Daekwang
Born 1944. Daekwang is an American zen master.
Dae Kwang is a Soen Sa Nim and is the current guiding teacher of the Providence Zen Center. He was ordained as a monk in 1987 and received Dharma transmission from Seung Sahn in 1996. He also serves as head abbot of the entire lineage, ranking just below Soeng Hyang (who is guiding teacher).
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Who is Daekwang?
American Buddhist teacher
When was Daekwang born?
Daekwang was born on 3 March 1944.
What is Daekwang's occupation?
Daekwang is a zen master.
What nationality is Daekwang?
Daekwang is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Daekwang. https://biography.guide/daekwang/
MLA: "Daekwang." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/daekwang/.
Chicago: "Daekwang." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/daekwang/.
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