THE JOGYE ORDER OF KOREAN BUDDHISM Hanmaum Seon Center

Hanmaum Seon Center was founded by Seon Master Daehaeng with the purpose of helping people to live freely by realizing their Buddha nature. She emphasized that this was already inherent within us all, and taught people how to become aware of this in their daily life.

The Hanmaum Seon Center encourages faith in one’s inherent Buddha nature and focuses on using the experiences of daily life as material for spiritual practice. This involves observing arising thoughts and situations and entrusting them to one’s inherent foundation. In this way, we become aware of the interconnected functioning of our mind, and how our true essence manifests in the world.

Hanmaum Seon Center operates 15 domestic branches and 9 international branches. Each branch serves as a place where people can learn how their Buddha nature functions in daily life, and how to integrate our spiritual practice and daily life.

The Central Office welcomes first-time visitors to the Seon Center and provides guidance to help them begin their journey into the teachings of Buddha. It works to facilitate the smooth operation of various events and activities, communications between the Anyang headquarters and branches, and supports the efforts of sunims and lay practitioners.

The Archive Department manages and preserves Seon Master Daehaeng’s Dharma talks and related materials from the establishment of Hanmaum Seon Center to the present. It is also responsible for digitizing video Dharma talks, audio recordings, photographs, and documents to ensure their preservation and accessibility in modern formats.

Established in 1996, the Publishing Department organizes and publishes Walking on Emptiness series according to Dharma talk themes. In addition to this work, the department plans and publishes various outreach books aimed at the broader Buddhist community.

The Historical Compilation Department collects materials related to Seon Master Daehaeng and documents the histories of domestic and international branches. By offering insights into the background and circumstances of their founding, the department lays a foundation for future generations to appreciate the history and context of Seon Master Daehaeng's teachings.

The Media Department creates and provides diverse content based on Seon Master Daehaeng’s teachings, tailored to contemporary media platforms. It leads online outreach efforts through the development of web and mobile systems, technical support, and ongoing program innovations.

Hanmaum Seon Center’s bimonthly magazine, Hanmaum Journal, features Seon Master Daehaeng’s Dharma talks, reports on activities of laymembers from the headquarters and branch centers, personal accounts of practice by sunims and laymembers, and more.

Blog : https://blog.naver.com/hanjournal1

The monthly magazine Maum-kkot is a character education resource designed for children and parents to read together. It nurtures children’s ability to respect themselves and others while fostering a sense of interconnectedness with nature.

The Design Department creates designs for books published by the Seon Center and develops materials for Buddhist events and outreach projects. Its mission is to harmonize Buddhist traditions with contemporary aesthetics.

The Video Outreach Department produces videos that present Seon Master Daehaeng’s teachings, the significance of Buddhist events, and stories of practitioners. It manages the Seon Center’s official YouTube channel, sharing content that guides practice in daily life.

The Broadcasting Department enables laymembers to attend Dharma talks and events from home through live streaming. As a key communication hub, it shares real-time broadcasts and updates on Seon Center activities.

The Center for Daehaeng-Seon Studies is an academic research institute established in August 2016. Its mission is to systematically study and establish the philosophical identity of the thought of Seon Master Daehaeng,” represented by the principles of Hanmaum (one mind) and Juingong Gwan practice. The institute works to widely disseminate Seon Master Daehaeng’s teachings to future generations. Through its annual Daehaeng Seon Conferences and seasonal presentations, the Center works to advance Korean Buddhism and explore the future direction of modern Buddhism.

Website : https://eng.daehaeng.re.kr/

The Hanmaum Science Institute is a research and education institution that investigates the principle of Hanmaum—that the material and spiritual realms share a common foundation—across diverse fields. Experts and researchers from disciplines such as humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, medicine, engineering, and education work collaboratively on research and educational projects. By sharing the principle of Hanmaum with scientists and practitioners worldwide, the institute strives to contribute to humanity’s progress and the evolution of life.

Website : https://en.hansi.org/
YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/user/hanmaumhansi

Through these initiatives, it actively participates in environmental purification efforts, such as reducing pollution in rivers and oceans, and consistently offers educational programs on environmental awareness.