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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Under the shade of a tall oak tree, a gentle prayer ascends to meet the warm sun of August. https://www.wonbuddhismnc.org/donations
As we live in this deeply interconnected world, the joy of the world is our joy. The pain and suffering of the world is our pain and suffering. This morning, we hold the victims from the elementary school in Texas in our meditative and prayer.
Our practice and prayers are needed now, more than ever, in a world where peace appears to be elusive. Rev. ZiYoung implores us to support each other while recognizing the state of our struggling world, by returning to our true nature and allowing healing to happen. https://www.wonbuddhismnc.org/donations
Rev. ZiYoung offers a hopeful prayer for March in prose relevant to contemporary concerns, and hopeful in its intention.
Rev. WonGong's heartfelt plea for a peaceful world is a template for individual practice that informs our interconnected, true nature. She reminds us that there is always a win-win solution when we transcend egoistic and restrictive thoughts and views. May we choose compassion over coercion.
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.
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