# The Kwan Um School of Zen

- **Website:** <https://kwanumzen.org>
- **Primary alias:** `kwanumzen.org`
- **Founded:** 1981
- **Employees:** 501+
- **Company kind:** NON PROFIT

## Description

The Kwan Um School of Zen is a renowned global brand rooted in the practice of Zen meditation. Founded by Zen Master Seung Sahn, our school emphasizes the importance of returning to our original nature of Don't Know – a state of open-mindedness and unconditional acceptance of the present moment. With Zen centers located worldwide, we offer comprehensive training in Zen meditation through various means, including meditation instruction, daily morning and evening practice, public talks, teaching interviews, retreats, workshops, and community living. Our programs welcome individuals from all backgrounds, regardless of their previous experience with Zen. We strive to make the practice of Zen accessible to all, as it is our ultimate goal to guide beings in finding their true direction and bringing positive change to the world. Experience the transformative power of Zen meditation with the Kwan Um School of Zen.

## Industries

- 🎗 Faith and Beliefs _(under Community and Society)_
- 🎗 Community and Society

## Links

- [youtube](https://youtube.com/KwanUmSchoolofZen)
- [instagram](https://instagram.com/kwanumzen)
- [linkedin](https://linkedin.com/company/kwan-um-school-of-zen)
- [facebook](https://facebook.com/kwanumzen)

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idNC0Dc9fT/w/1436/h/446/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1781097144331)
- icon _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idNC0Dc9fT/w/225/h/228/theme/dark/icon.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1781097144423)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cedar Wood Finish | #5f1500 | accent |
| Sangria | #9e0000 | dark |
| White | #ffffff | light |

## Fonts

- Arial — asset _(custom)_
- Helvetica Neue — asset _(custom)_

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