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Open House & Dedication Ceremony for Meditation Garden

  • Won Buddhism Meditation Temple 8021 Old NC 86 Chapel Hill, NC (map)

On Sunday, April 24th (2-6 PM), we will celebrate Great Enlightenment Day with an Open House and a dedication ceremony for the temple’s newly expanded Meditation Garden, which features a universally accessible Il-Won (One-Circle) path—the symbol of the enlightenment of Won Buddhism’s Founding Teacher.

The afternoon also will feature traditional Korean drumming, introduction to meditation & other mini-classes, guided tours, and children’s activities. Come and enjoy a fun afternoon in a beautiful setting!  The gift shop will be open, and tea & snacks will be available throughout the afternoon.

Prelude (2:00-2:30 pm): with Ben Averch’s guitar music

Dedication Ceremony for the New Garden (2:30-3:00 pm)

Korean Drumming & Qigong (3:00-4:15 pm) 

Mini Classes (4:30-6:00 pm, every 30 minutes)

- Introductory Meditation Class
- Qigong Class
- Fun with Chanting Class
- Children’s Art & Origami Station
- Guided Temple Tour

We look forward to seeing you!