(For Foreigners / Non-Korean Speakers)

First one must study a two-year course at the Institute for Buddhist Studies Austria, http://www.wbu-austria.com/  is the official seminary (for foreigners) of the Taego Order where students can learn through either an English or German site. After completing the curriculum required by IBS Austria, then the Taego Order will bestow the qualification of Samanera (for male) or Samaneri (for female) under the

Taego Order’s Ordination Council.

The Institute for Buddhist Studies Austria is also affiliated with the World Buddhist University, which is located in Bangkok, Thailand. The WBU is an authentic, academic institution under the World Fellowship of Buddhists. Therefore, when students have completed a course via IBS Austria, then IBS Austria will bestow a diploma that has been signed by the World Buddhist University.

If any foreigner is interested in becoming either a Monk or a Dharma Instructor in the Korean Buddhist Taego Order, then please search the official site of IBS Austria.

IBS Austria Web: www.wbu-austria.com <http://www.wbu-austria.com> IBS 
Contact:
office@wbu-austria.com Vice-Dean Venerable Myo Hyon Karin Sima