Won Institute School & Clinics Closed
Effective Friday, March 13, reopening Monday, May 4. For immediate acupuncture clinic treatment options please click here to find an acupuncturist nearest you.
Admissions Counselors continue to be available via email Monday-Friday at [email protected]
Won institute Meditation Series
A Special Prayer For Our Won Community
During this global crisis, we may be experiencing frustration, uncertainty, and fear. These are natural emotions that arise during times of collective crisis. However, through prayer may we cultivate wisdom and compassion towards ourselves, our family, friends, and fellow beings.
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The Won Experience
1993
Third head dharma master Daesan talks to senior disciples regarding starting an educational institute in the United States.
1999
The development team of The WON Institute submits its first application to the Pennsylvania Department for Education for Won Buddhist Studies.
2001
The Won Institute of Graduate Studies received final approval from the township zoning hearing board for Glenside location and location was purchased.
2002
The Won Institute of Graduate Studies opens its doors.
2004
First graduating class of four students – one Applied Meditation and three Won Buddhist Studies.
2005
First Acupuncture Class Starts!
2008
Middle States Commission on Higher Education grants regional accreditation after successful candidacy term.
2009
The Accrediting Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine grants program accreditation to the Acupuncture Studies program after a successful candidacy.
2011
The certificate program in Chinese Herbal Medicine began.
2013
Middle States accreditation was renewed until 2023.
2014
ACAOM accreditation was renewed until 2021.
2015
Centennial of Master Daesan’s birth. His vision founded the Institute
2016
The Institute offers a new Certificate in Buddhist Pastoral Care.
2016
Centennial Celebration of Won Buddhism
