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Under direct control of the Jogye Order, and consisting of monastic and lay members, Dharma Spreader Associations (Jeonbeopdan) are organized to spread the dharma in certain regions and vocational fields. At present there are 10 Dharma Spreader Associations made up of Buddhists from different walks of life such as: policemen, correction/edification professionals, youth/college students, citizens of new towns, the handicapped, athletes, international propagation workers, hospital staff, senior citizens, and entertainers.

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Dharma propagation organizations are established under the Dharma Propagation Bureau of the Jogye Order to perform propagation activities in set fields. At present there are 10 units established as dharma propagation organizations, including: the Dharma Instructors Association, International Dharma Instructors Association and Buddhist Counseling Development Institute.

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Devotees in the same line of work and social class, or in special fields, have registered their organizations with the Order to accomplish set goals. Laity organizations can be divided into individual, regional, or national organizations. At present 17 laity organizations are actively engaged, including the Central Laity Organization which represents nationwide devotees and is under direct control of the Order, as well as the National School Teacher Buddhists Federation, and the National Correctional Buddhists Federation.