For some, Buddhist prayer might seem somewhat nebulous, but in this beautiful dharma talk, longtime practitioner, Lara Olson (Won LaSon), gently explores the depths of prayer's many layers. In the process, she finds that an awesome power and peace emerge when we are aligned with universal Truth. https://www.wonbuddhismnc.org/donations
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To prepare for death is to prepare for living fully. With a keen eye, longtime practitioner, Paula Sims (Won ShimJin) explores this topic through the lenses of the book, A Year to Live, by Stephen Levine; the Buddhist teaching of the Five Remembrances; and a flock of wild turkeys in her backyard. Each helps her unfurl the power of resistance and the power of gratitude in her life. https://www.wonbuddhismnc.org/donations
In this wonderfully dynamic dharma talk, Won Buddhist practitioner, Tiffany Heath (Won Dwok Hwa) describes how the Four Great Bodhisattva Vows help her to fully be open and present in her work on behalf of others and not entangled by judging a world she is helping to heal. https://www.wonbuddhismnc.org/donations
What does the game "Rock, Paper, Scissors" have to do with ego? Rev. WonGong shows us how a simple game can expose what's in our minds, helping us know ourselves on a much deeper level. https://www.wonbuddhismnc.org/donations
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
In this Dharma talk, Rev. WonGong reminds us that the powerful tool of "equanimity" is only beneficial if we use it often. Like a temple bell that is frequently struck, equanimity rings long and true, but will be dull if neglected, or seldom used. https://www.wonbuddhismnc.org/donations
What does it mean to "be a good Buddhist?" By reflecting on that question through the lenses of introspection and experience, Won Buddhist practitioner, Bob Brown (Won BopOn), discovers that focusing on the basics -- following Dharma and having faith in the Way -- can help each of us shed our ego and the barriers it creates to enlightenment and happiness. https://www.wonbuddhismnc.org/donations
Rev. Yeosol Lee is a visiting Kyomunim from the Vancouver Temple in Canada. She shares some of the things she has experienced during her two week stay here at the Temple in North Carolina. https://www.wonbuddhismnc.org/donations
Drew Pilant (Won DoCheong) asks if we are supposed to be continuously awestruck by things or people as the founding master seems to suggest - even the annoying ones? Drew posits that one's mind-state is the natural result of simple practices which he elucidates in this "tiny talk." https://www.wonbuddhismnc.org/donations
With renewed hope, Rev. WonGong offers a prayer of healing in this new month that is very much like the hope and warming energy brought by each new day. If you find yourself lulled by persistent habits we invite you to press palms together and consider the potential that exists through the aspirational messages in Reverend WonGong's prose.