A student asked, "What was the substance before the myriad of things in heaven and earth came into being?" Nate Jackson (Won Jay Son) shares his reflections on Master Sotaesan's thoughtful response to this question as it relates to his journey.
I am Enough; I am Whole
Rev. WonGong gives a talk on the theme "We Are One, We Are Whole" and invites us to introduce into our practice a mantra, "I am enough, I am whole."
Even in the Shadow The Moon is Full
In this insightful Dharma talk, Eric Priest explores the delicate distinction between our true nature and the ego. Using the classic Zen analogy, he reminds us that while our ego may point toward the truth, it is merely the finger pointing at the moon—not the moon itself.
Eric cautions practitioners against the subtle traps of the spiritual path, where one might mistake a fleeting moment of insight for mastery. Just as tasting a slice of cake does not make one a chef, clinging to spiritual ideas does not constitute realization. He emphasizes that true spiritual progress is found not in the concepts we hold, but in the sincere actions we take in our daily lives.
Join us as we reflect on how to move beyond the delusions of the "self" and ground our practice in lived experience.
Two Principles of True Nature
What is the essence of the true nature of the universe? Although words and concepts cannot give us the full answer, they do give us glimpses of this fundamental Truth. In this insightful and informative dharma talk, Rev. WonGong beautifully guides us through the teachings and illustrations of true nature.
The Busy Buddhist: Embodying a Practice That Neither Arises Nor Ceases
Buddhist practice takes many forms and sometimes requires great creativity -- something exemplified in this immensely helpful dharma talk by Won Buddhist practitioner, Jen Gad (Won JaeIn). In this delightful and energetic guide to practical practice, Jen describes many resourceful ways she has integrated Buddhist practice into a life bursting with responsibilities and caregiving.
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Packing True Nature by Rev. WonGong
Living Buddha by Rev. WonGong
The aspiration to see the universe through a pure mind is beautiful in principle, but manifesting it in real life can sometimes be daunting. It is this very challenge that Rev. WonGong thoughtfully explores as she reflects on Sotaesan's wisdom and the opportunities to practice it in our lives.
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In Nature, Our True Nature by Rev. WongGong
Rev. WongGong asks if we need to spend our lives forever pulling out the proliferating mind-weeds of distraction and disturbance? The secret may lie in the fact that there is no garden, and therefore, no weeds! Can this be so? See what Rev. WonGong means in her dharma message on this important topic. https://www.wonbuddhismnc.org/donations