Daehaeng Sunim Death
Daehaeng passed away on May 22, 2012 at the age of 85.
When did Daehaeng Sunim die?
May 22, 2012How old was Daehaeng Sunim when died?
85
Daehaeng Sunim Birthday and Date of Death
Daehaeng Sunim was born on February 3, 1927 and died on May 22, 2012. Daehaeng was 85 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: February 3, 1927
Date of Death: May 22, 2012
Age at Death: 85
Daehaeng Sunim - 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.
