Won Buddhism Dharma Talks

Dharma Talk by Rev. Ginger (April 17, 2022) https://wondharmacenter.org/

Rev. WonGong generously shares the wisdom she has learned from living amongst pine trees in this poignant dharma talk. She skillfully weaves together lessons about resilience and acceptance from her life experiences both in Asia, and here, in the West. https://www.wonbuddhismnc.org/donations

Dharma Talk by Rev. Grace (April 10, 2022) https://wondharmacenter.org/

In this personal and reflective dharma talk, Won Buddhist practitioner and Christian, Mattie Decker (Won BubJon) of the North Carolina Temple, explores how we can fully and unambiguously embrace all the spiritual traditions in our lives. By opening our minds and hearts to a broader perspective, we will find a richness of spiritual diversity that is ready to support us on our journey. https://www.w...

Dharma Talk by Rev. Jo (April 3, 2022) @Won Dharma Center

In this thoughtful dharma talk, Won Buddhist practitioner, Holly North (Won JahYoo) explores how understanding cause and effect can help us transform ourselves and our world. By weaving the Won Buddhist principle of Mindful Choice in Action into her everyday life, she shows us how empowering this practice can be. https://www.wonbuddhismnc.org/donations

Member's Talk by Kathy (March 27, 2022) @ Won Dharma Center https://wondharmacenter.org/

Is it possible to be a warrior for peace? This is the question Rev. WonGong explores in this compelling and pertinent dharma talk. Through her insight, we learn that wholeheartedly cultivating equanimity and wisdom prepares us to help bring peace to the world and ourselves with calmness, fortitude, and agility. https://www.wonbuddhismnc.org/donations

Dharma Talk by Rev. Yoon Kim (March 20, 2022) Note from Rev. Yoon: It was my one of my first time having English talk in front of so many people, so I blanked out and put out the wrong information. As far as I remember, Buddha was born in Nepal. Sorry for the confusion.

The path to Buddhahood may seem far-off, but in this  hopeful and clear-sighted dharma talk, Rev. ZiYoung of the North Carolina Temple removes the mystery and shows us how we already are walking along that path. When guided by our beginner's mind and our pure heart, we find ourselves in the good company of all Buddhas journeying together. https://www.wonbuddhismnc.org/donations

Dharma Talk by Rev. Jieun Lee (March/13/2022) @Won Dharma Center

With emotion and deep wisdom, Rev. WonGong reminds us that we all have the seeds of compassion and Buddhahood within us. She describes how "Buddha" and "Bodhisattva" are synonyms and their application melt away the three poisons of greed, anger, and delusion. All of this can be realized by letting our own little lights shine, no matter how small each little flame may appear to be. https://www.wonb...

In this unique dharma talk, Won Buddhist practitioner, Pete Warshaw (Won Jee Ho) of the North Carolina Temple, weaves together photography and poetry to reveal how our minds create the universes we inhabit. While our mind can create limitations and obstacles that hinder us, our mind also can be a co-creator of beauty and insight that helps us unfold our buddha nature. https://www.wonbuddhismnc.org

With clarity and care, Won Buddhist practitioner Daniel Mattingly explores the meaning of wholehearted practice in this dharma talk and shows us how to make the seemingly impossible possible. He points out that while we do not have to believe we can achieve supreme enlightenment to make progress on our spiritual path, aspiring to perfect buddhahood will make a huge difference and help us to achiev...

Member's Talk by Doug Conkling (Feb/13/2022) https://wondharmacenter.org/

With openness and reflection, Rev. WonGong shares one of Won Buddhism’s key insights: Our spiritual paths spring from and journey towards a single source. No matter where we begin or what traditions we explore, every tradition can help light our path towards peace, wellbeing, and liberation. https://www.wonbuddhismnc.org

Dharma Talk by Rev. Jieun Lee (Feb/06/2022) https://wondharmacenter.org/

Dharma Talk by Rev. Insun Park (Feb/06/2022) https://wonbuddhismnyc.org/ https://www.woninstitute.edu/

In this soul-searching dharma talk, practitioner Jared Heelis (Won Jae Ryong) uses his own spiritual journey to illustrate how our “I know” mind and “I don’t know” mind powerfully shape our lives and practice. Jared shows us that when we shift from the absolute to the formless, we too can step into the spacious practice of watching our mind and heart. https://www.wonbuddhismnc.org

Dharma Talk by Rev. Dosung Yoo (Jan/23/2022) @wondharmacenter https://wondharmacenter.org/

Dharma Talk by Rev. Jungsoo Jo (Jan/30/2022) @ Won Dharma Center

An enlightened buddha sees the world from a nondual lens, but for many of the rest of us, nonduality can seem abstract at best. In this dharma talk, longtime practitioner, Kathleen Herr (Won HerrJu) points out how familiar nondual experiences infuse our everyday lives, and as flecks of ultimate Truth, they can illuminate our spiritual path. — The Scripture of the Founding Master Chapter Seven: The...

Rev. ZiYoung opens the door of clarity in this enlightening dharma talk about “No-Self.” As  Rev. Kang explores the question, “Who am I?”, she examines the layers of delusion we often have about “self” that invariably cause us to suffer, and she encourages us to release them to reveal our true nature: numinous awareness. https://www.wonbuddhismnc.org

Sometimes, gifts come to us in unexpected ways. In this very introspective and vulnerable dharma talk, Rev. WonGong uses an unanticipated gift in her life as a touchstone to explore the power and practice of speech. With the precepts as guides, she invites us to consider ways for our speech to become mindful acts of gentleness and peace. https://www.wonbuddhismnc.org

In this insightful dharma talk, long-time practitioner, Michael Macklin (Won Hyoung) thoughtfully guides listeners through the key Won Buddhist teaching, The Truth of Il-Won Sang. As he highlights and explores the essential elements of this teaching, its inter-relationships are more brightly revealed, like a "…jewel in hand;" [http://wonscripture.org/Main/SubIndex/jungjun020101] https://www.wonbud...