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# A Dharma teacher is an individual that has taken the [[Five precepts]] and [[Ten Precepts (Buddhism)|Ten precepts]], completed a minimum of four years of training and a minimum of eight weekend retreats, understood basic Zen teaching and has been confirmed by a [[Soen Sa Nim]] (Zen master) to receive the title. These individuals can give a Dharma talk but may not respond to audience questions.

# A senior Dharma teacher is a Dharma teacher who, after a minimum of five years, has been confirmed by a Soen Sa Nim and has taken the Sixteen precepts. These individuals are given greater responsibility than a Dharma teacher, are able to respond to questions during talks, and give consulting interviews.

# A Ji Do Poep Sa Nim (JDPSN; Dharma master; ''jido beopsa-nim''; {{lang|ko|지도법사님}}; {{scriptlang|hanizh|指導法師님}}) is an authorized individual that has completed [[kong-an]] training (having received [[inka shōmei|inka]]), and is capable of leading a retreat. The nominee must demonstrate an aptitude for the task of teaching, showing the breadth of their understanding in their daily conduct, and undergo a period of teacher training.

# A Soen Sa Nim (Zen master; ''seonsa-nim''; {{lang|ko|선사님}}; {{scriptlang|hanizh|禪師님}}) is a JDPSN that has received full [[Dharma transmission]] master to master.{{sfn|Ford|2006|p=105}}

An Abbot serves a Zen center in an administrative capacity, and does not necessarily provide spiritual direction, though several are Soen Sa Nims. These individuals take care of budgets and other such tasks.<ref group=web>[http://www.kwanumzen.org/misc/glossary.html Kwanum Zen Glossary]</ref>