Meditation in a sitting position is often the first kind many practitioners experience, yet, Buddhism is home to a variety of techniques and methods. As Rev. WonGong explores the world of meditation in her instructive dharma talk, she also guides us to its heart and purpose.
Am I Racist? by Rev. Shaun Song
From a Buddhist perspective, awareness of the prejudices we project onto others is an awareness of our habitual and reactive mind. In this inwardly-and-outwardly-focused dharma talk, Rev. Shaun Song explores his own journey of reactivity to race and his path to untangle and release knots of habitual thinking through meditation.
A Meditation Technique for Winter by Rev. WonGong
What, exactly, is a "DahnJon" (Dantien) and how can it vitalize our meditation? Rev. WonGong translates this Asian concept into a concrete practice that helps us burn our abundant thought-wood in the fireplace of our breathing steam engines. https://www.wonbuddhismnc.org/donations
The Nitty Gritty of Meditation by Ann Freeman (Won HaeRee)
Have you ever wondered about how other people experience sitting meditation? Long-time practitioner, Ann Freeman (Won HaeRee) did, and it inspired her to embark on a wonderful journey of discovery by interviewing fellow practitioners to find answers. Listen in and enjoy the tour! https://www.wonbuddhismnc.org/donations
Wanting Oneness: Psychedelics? Meditation? by Rev. WonGong
Asking Rev. WonGong if she has ever "...achieved oneness through meditation?" brings an enthusiastic "Yes!" So, how does this experience of oneness differ from employing mind-altering psychedelics? One's aspiration may be key. https://www.wonbuddhismnc.org/donations
Gunk Clean-Up Meditation by Rev. WonGong
Does the path to your true nature seem blocked by lifetimes of karmic gunk? Practitioners looking for a way through will find hope in this enlightening dharma talk by Rev. WonGong. Focusing on the Buddhist theory of Nine Consciousnesses, she shows us how the levels of our mind intertwine to create obstacles, and she gives guidance on how to release those obstacles and abide in pure consciousness, our true nature.
Guided Meditation on Spring by Rev. WonGong (봄 명상)
In this hopeful meditation, Rev. WonGong invites us to sense the vital energy of mother earth sprining forth! Spring is here, wake up now! https://www.wonbuddhismnc.org/donations
February Prayer by Rev. WonGong
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.