Welcome

We are a diverse, multi-generational community that welcomes everyone, inclusive of nationality, culture, age, gender/sexual orientation, or spiritual background. Our two temples are located in Chapel Hill and Raleigh, North Carolina. Programs are presented in English.

Sunday Live Dharma:
If you aren’t able to make it to our Sunday service in person, please join our live stream on YouTube by following this link: What did Sotaesan Open? (10 AM, Sunday, April 12)

MORNING MEDITATION 6:30 AM EVERY DAY
TUESDAY EVENING MEDITATION 7:30-8:30 PM: We gather on Tuesday evening. This practice includes stretching, chanting, silent sitting, and lying down relaxation. Enjoy the soft chi energy of the evening which supports our meditation in silence and peace.
SATURDAY MEDITATION 10:00-11:30 AM: This hybrid program includes several types of meditation practice, such as qigong movement, silent sitting for about 30 minutes, sutra chanting, prayer, and often with sound bath meditation. Plan to arrive by 9:50 and stay until the end to honor our practice.
SUNDAY DHARMA 10:00 AM-11:30 AM: Join us as we cultivate equanimity and wisdom through qigong, silent sitting, chanting, and a dharma talk. Live Stream: My Road to Faith (10 AM EST, Sunday, March 29)
CHILDREN’S MEDITATION (6yrs and over) is offered every Sunday at 10 AM except for the 1st Sunday.
OUTDOOR MEDITATION: Our meditation garden is open until dusk for your walking or contemplation. You are welcome to bring your mat and meditate in our rock garden.
Meditation at Raleigh Temple (4 - 5:30 PM, every Sunday)
Through the grace of our Sunday evening meditation, we honor the past week and welcome the new one. Come, join our in-person community practice in North Raleigh with peaceful qigong, meditation, and clear intentions for the new week. More information here.
Saturday Meditation Service 10:00 - 11:20 AM: This hybrid session includes several types of meditation practice. We begin with qigong movement followed by about 30 minutes of sitting meditation. Sutra chanting, dharma discussion and sometime lying down sound bath follow. To join us via Zoom, email rev.shaun.song@gmail.com to receive the link.
Sunday Dharma Service 10:00 - 11:20 AM: Live via YouTube: We practice with qigong, chanting, silent sitting and a dharma talk.Join us via our YouTube channel.
Our Saturday and Sunday programs include instructions and guided meditation. If you are new to our temple, this is a good place to start.
Tuesday Evening Meditation 7:30 - 8:30 PM: We gather on Tuesday evenings in person and via Zoom. This practice includes stretching, sitting, lying down, and chanting. Enjoy the soft chi energy of the evening, which supports our meditation in silence and peace. To receive a Zoom link, please email rev.shaun.song@gmail.com.
Thursday Dharma Study & Discussion Groups via Zoom 7:00 - 8:15 PM: We explore the Won Buddhist Scriptures as well as other literature in order to deepen our undersanding of spiritual practice.