Daehaeng Sunim date of birth:

February 3, 1927

How old was Daehaeng Sunim when died?

85

Where was Daehaeng Sunim born?

Seoul, South Korea

When did Daehaeng Sunim die?

May 22, 2012

Daehaeng Sunim body shape:

Average

What color are Daehaeng Sunim's eyes?

Black

What color is Daehaeng Sunim's hair?

Bald

Is Daehaeng Sunim gay or straight?

Straight

What religion is Daehaeng Sunim?

Buddhist

What is Daehaeng Sunim's ethnicity?

Asian

What is Daehaeng Sunim nationality?

South Korean

What is Daehaeng Sunim's occupation?

Religion person

Short Biography

Daehaeng Kun Sunim (대행, 大行; 1927-2012) was a Korean Buddhist nun and Seon(禪) master. She taught monks as well as nuns, and helped to increase the participation of young people and men in Korean Buddhism. She made laypeople a particular focus of her efforts, and broke out of traditional models of spiritual practice, teaching so that anyone could practice, regardless of monastic status or gender. She was also a major force for the advancement of Bhikkunis (nuns), heavily supporting traditional nuns’ colleges as well as the modern Bhikkuni Council of Korea. The temple she founded, Hanmaum Seon Center, grew to have 15 branches in Korea, with another 10 branches in other countries.