Ven. Myohye Do'an 妙慧道眼
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Venerable Myohye Do'an (Thích Hiển Đạo), is a fully ordained bhikṣu (Zen Buddhist monk), Zen Master, Chief Abbot of the Five Mountain Zen Order, Guiding Teacher of Lotus Heart Zen, and the Dean of Students for Buddha Dharma University.
In 2002 he took five precepts at the Providence Zen Center, part of the Kwan Um School of Zen in the lineage of Zen Master Seung Sahn. He practiced under the instruction of the late Myo Ji Sunim, JDPS, Abbot of the Chogyesa Zen Temple of New York in New York City, assisting her with various temple related activities, such as teaching "Sunday" school to the temple youth, particpating in Buddhist and interfaith ceremonies, performing as Moktak Master and acting as temple office assistant. In 2003 he traveled to South Korea with Myo Ji Sunim visiting temples throughout Korea and attending the World is a Single Flower conference. One of the highlights of his trip was having the opportunity to sit with Zen Master Seung Sahn.
At the time of the trip to Korea he was seriously considering becoming a monk and formalizing his training. While staying at Hwa Gye Sa Temple in Seoul, he had a conversation with a monk that made him realize that before he could commit to becoming a monk, he needed to spend time to study art, which had been a passion of his from childhood, and something he was struggling with at the time. He spent the next ten years studying and making a living through making art, using contemplative practice.
However, in early 2014, he realized it was time to bring his art and Buddhist practice together. As a result, he enrolled in the Master's of Divinity Program at Buddha Dharma University and soon after took brahmajala precepts and became a monk in the Five Mountain Zen Order. In 2016 he received Buddhist monastic vows and in 2019 received dharma tramission and given the title of Zen Master from Zen Master Ven. Dr. Wonji Dharma.
In 2002 he took five precepts at the Providence Zen Center, part of the Kwan Um School of Zen in the lineage of Zen Master Seung Sahn. He practiced under the instruction of the late Myo Ji Sunim, JDPS, Abbot of the Chogyesa Zen Temple of New York in New York City, assisting her with various temple related activities, such as teaching "Sunday" school to the temple youth, particpating in Buddhist and interfaith ceremonies, performing as Moktak Master and acting as temple office assistant. In 2003 he traveled to South Korea with Myo Ji Sunim visiting temples throughout Korea and attending the World is a Single Flower conference. One of the highlights of his trip was having the opportunity to sit with Zen Master Seung Sahn.
At the time of the trip to Korea he was seriously considering becoming a monk and formalizing his training. While staying at Hwa Gye Sa Temple in Seoul, he had a conversation with a monk that made him realize that before he could commit to becoming a monk, he needed to spend time to study art, which had been a passion of his from childhood, and something he was struggling with at the time. He spent the next ten years studying and making a living through making art, using contemplative practice.
However, in early 2014, he realized it was time to bring his art and Buddhist practice together. As a result, he enrolled in the Master's of Divinity Program at Buddha Dharma University and soon after took brahmajala precepts and became a monk in the Five Mountain Zen Order. In 2016 he received Buddhist monastic vows and in 2019 received dharma tramission and given the title of Zen Master from Zen Master Ven. Dr. Wonji Dharma.
Zen Training
Training with Ven. Myohye Do'an means accepting this Training Guide, which is intended to make clear the expectations for trainees. Training with Lotus Heart Zen is to make a strong commitment to Zen practice for the benefit of all beings. As a member of our practicing community, this commitment includes the following:
- Making a strong effort to follow the Sangha guidelines
- Fulfilling requirements for participation in the practice schedule
- Helping in the dharma room as directed by the Abbot.
- Performing miscellaneous duties, including attending work meetings and work periods, as directed by the management team.
- Participating in community meal preparation and clean-up as directed by the kitchen master during retreats.
- Staying current with all volunteer and/or financial commitments to Lotus Heart Zen, including membership dues.
- Accepting the decisions and directions of the management team, in keeping with the Lotus Heart Zen rules, to maintain the correct atmosphere for practice and community life.
Indivual Meditation Training or Personal & Spiritual Mentorship
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