Won Buddhism Dharma Talks

In this Dharma talk, Rev. WonGong reminds us that we reap what we sow. We must tend to our "mind field" like farmers tend to their precious crops, and she outlines how we can do this. Presented to the members of the North Carolina Temple on Saturday, August 21, 2021. https://www.wonbuddhismnc.org/

Dharma Talk by Rev. Insik Kim (Aug 15, 2021) @Won Dharma Center

Nik Wall (Won HayWol), a member of the North Carolina Temple, describes the famous ox herding scenes found in the poems written by master Puming of the Ming dynasty in China. He relates lessons learned from studying these dramatic scenes to his own personal life and practice. Nik's inspiring journey shows how the story of the Ox directly applies to taming our own minds. Presented to the members of...

In this Dharma talk, Rev. WonGong reminds us that we need to empty our minds just as we rid ourselves of the trash in our trash cans. Drop, release, let it go… Presented to the members of the North Carolina Temple on Saturday, August 14, 2021. https://www.wonbuddhismnc.org/

Carol Golin, a member of the North Carolina Temple, reflects upon the chance gift of watching a nesting bird family change dramatically through the spring, and how we can, likewise, recognize, and even accept, the natural changes that impact our own lives and greater human society. Through practice, we can see ourselves and the world as is. Presented to the members of the North Carolina Temple on...

Dharma Talk by Rev. Dosung Yoo (August 8, 2021)

Dharma Talk by Rev. Sungin Na (Aug 1, 2021) @Won Dharma Center

In this Dharma talk Rev. WonGong introduces the concept of "no self" as changing aggregates and presents ways in which we can conceptualize true nature in the realm of Il-Won-Sang. Presented to the members of the North Carolina Temple on Sunday, August 8, 2021. https://www.wonbuddhismnc.org/

In this Dharma talk Rev. WonGong tells the members of the North Carolina temple that sleepyhead Buddhas, like her own teenage nieces, can use a good "power nap" every now and then. Presented August 7th, 2021 https://www.wonbuddhismnc.org/

Dharma Talk by Rev. Grace Song (July 18, 2021) at Won Buddhism of Manhattan

Member's Talk by Meer Musa (Won Sang Won) June 13, 2021 @ Won Buddhism of Manhattan temple wonbuddhismnyc.org

Michael Macklin (WonHyoung) talks about "no self" from his journey as a long-time practitioner, a psychoanalysis, and his study of the Theravadan and Mahayana traditions. Given to the members of the Won Buddhist temple in North Carolina on Sunday, August 1, 2021. https://www.wonbuddhismnc.org/

Venerable Juksanim, Head Dharma Master of the US, gives advice about the importance of meditation in every day life during his visit to the North Carolina Temple on Saturday, July 31, 2021. Reverend WonGong interpreted Ven. Juksanim's Korean message into English. https://www.wonbuddhismnc.org/

Dharma Talk by Rev. Dosung Yoo (July/25/2021) wondharmacenter.org

Member's Talk by Katherine (July/18/2021) @Won Dharma Center

Rev. ZiYoung explains the distinction between the "mind ground" and "mind" in this deep-dive into how to become free from sensory caused disturbances. Presented to the members of the North Carolina Temple on Sunday, July 25th, 2021. https://www.wonbuddhismnc.org/

In this Dharma talk, Rev. WonGong tells the members of the North Carolina Temple that meditation is "…simple and easy…" when we don't "…think about it." Presented on Saturday, July 24th, 2021. https://www.wonbuddhismnc.org/

Rev. WonGong delivers a Dharma Talk about the fact that work is practice, along with practical advice about how to approach work challenges, to the members of the North Carolina Temple on Sunday, July 18th, 2021. https://www.wonbuddhismnc.org

Rev. WonGong delivers a Dharma Talk on "The Way" to the members of the North Carolina Temple on Saturday, July 17th, 2021 https://www.wonbuddhismnc.org

Salma (Won SaRang) shares her touching reflections regarding what she has learned during the pandemic with the members of the North Carolina Temple on Saturday, July 17th, 2021. https://www.wonbuddhismnc.org

Kathleen Herr (Won HerrJu) discusses translating Won Buddhist materials from Korean to English with the members of the North Carolina Temple on Sunday, July 11, 2021. Kathleen asserts that "Words are powerful…" and provides compelling examples of the complexities of conveying the dharma from one language and, most importantly, culture, to one that may be very different. https://www.wonbuddhismnc.o...

Dharma Talk by Rev. WonGong given to the members of the North Carolina Temple on Saturday, July 10th 2021. Rev. WonGong describes how, "...through our practice, we release language and words, originating from our discriminating mind…" https://www.wonbuddhismnc.org

Rebecca gave her reflections to the members of the North Carolina Temple on Saturday, July 10, 2021. Her advice is to, "...keep the intention, and ditch the expectation… of a specific outcome…" https://www.wonbuddhismnc.org

Dharma Talk by Rev. Jieun Lee (July 4, 2021) @ Won Dharma Center

Dharma Talk by Rev. WonGong given to the members of the North Carolina Temple on Sunday, July 4th 2021. Rev. WonGong defines "Self-Power" Hear her rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" here: https://youtu.be/2tpgvfAuu_E https://www.wonbuddhismnc.org