Timeline

Third head dharma master Daesan talks to senior disciples regarding starting an educational institute in the United States.

The development team of The WON Institute submits its first application to the Pennsylvania Department for Education for Won Buddhist Studies.

The Won Institute of Graduate Studies received final approval from the township zoning hearing board for Glenside location and location was purchased.

The Won Institute of Graduate Studies opens its doors.

First graduating class of four students – one Applied Meditation and three Won Buddhist Studies.

First Acupuncture Class Starts!

Middle States Commission on Higher Education grants regional accreditation after successful candidacy term.

The Accrediting Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine grants program accreditation to the Acupuncture Studies program after a successful candidacy.

The certificate program in Chinese Herbal Medicine began.

Middle States accreditation was renewed until 2023.