Jo Ann Reeves receives a new dharma name, Joo Ahn, which means, "Peacefully commanding the self, upholding dharma and sangha."
Joo Ahn shares her journey of affinity with Won Buddhism.
The Power of Equanimity
"Equanimity" is a word frequently used in Buddhism -- it is used to describe an ideal clear mind. Yet, sometimes people mistakenly equate equanimity with flat emotions. In this clarifying dharma talk, longtime Won Buddhist practitioner, Patty Daniel (Hwa Tawonim), explores the beauty of true equanimity and how it can be a powerful gift in our life's journey.
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The Scripture of Myself by Rev. Shaun Song
How could dharma ever be a hindrance or a trap? This is the exact question deftly answered by Rev. Shaun in this insightful dharma talk. With clear insight, he illustrates how enlightenment comes from freeing ourselves -- not grasping ever harder - even from the beautiful teachings that have guided our spiritual path.
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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
The Relationship Between the Truth & Me
The Relationship Between the Truth & Me
Longtime Won Buddhist practitioner, Kelly Denno (Won YeeSuh) transforms the abstract concept of Truth into an intimate part of her practice by embracing "don't know" mind and her true nature. She warmly invites us to try this practice out for ourselves.
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A Trip to NewYork - Kyomunim's Travelouge by Rev. WonGong
The graces of fellow beings can appear in a myriad of ways--some quite unexpectedly. In this tour of a journey to and from a retreat in New York, Rev. WonGong, colorfully and thoughtfully illustrates how mind practice helped her release expectations and open windows to unanticipated grace and healing.
Unfolding the Threefold Practice by Patty Daniel (Hwa Tawonim)
Longtime Won Buddhist practitioner, Patty Daniel (Hwa Tawonim) unfolds each aspect of the Threefold Practice (equanimity, wisdom, and choice) in this friendly and accessible dharma talk. As she does so, she points out that with consistent practice, these aspects beautifully and dynamically intertwine and shape our minds, bodies, hearts, and energy.
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Spontaneous: Just as It Is by John Miller
As a scientist, temple practitioner John Miller knows what the word "spontaneous" means. Unexpectedly bumping into this familiar concept during a retreat, and diving into what both Won Buddhism and the Tao Te Ching have to say about it is captivating journey.
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Is sitting meditation the only "real" meditation? by Rev. WonGong
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.
A Buddha Offering to Myself by Rev. Shaun Song
The Middle Way by Christine Donovan Ball
For some, the term, "Middle Way," might seem like a recommendation for blandness. However, Won Buddhist practitioner, Christine Donovan Ball, shows just the opposite is true in this dharma talk. Through personal reflection, she beautifully illustrates how deeply profound and impactful the practice of the Middle Way can be. https://www.wonbuddhismnc.org/donations
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No Wrong Door by Kathleen Herr (Won HerrJu)
Doorways can be transformative portals, and in this reflective dharma talk, longtime practitioner, Kathleen Herr (Won HerrJu), highlights how the accessible teachings of Won Buddhism were designed with inclusiveness as a goal. As we practitioners pass through these dharma portals, we are invited to be in relationship with what we discover upon entering. https://www.wonbuddhismnc.org/donations
Practice Based on Truth by Rev. ZiYoung Kang
In this powerful dharma talk, Rev. ZiYoung Kang dives into the heart of the universal Truth of Il-Won and shows us how we can nurture and manifest this Truth in our daily lives. Step-by-step, she unloosens the threads of "voidness," "completeness," and "rightness" and shares how these fundamental qualities of Truth can be woven together into a beautiful and meaningful practice. https://www.wonbuddhismnc.org/donations
Going Home Again by Cassie Hanson
What does it mean to return home? This is the question practitioner Cassie Hanson asks and answers in this poignant and moving dharma talk. Unlike the shifting comfort we experience from our temporal homes, the true home of our Buddha nature is ever-present and embraces us without limitation.
Roots by Rev. WonGong
Through wisdom gained in the garden, Rev. WonGong shares an essential truth with us in this bright and focused dharma talk. She notes that just as healthy roots are the foundation of plants, the health of our practice is determined by the quality of the spiritual roots we grow and nourish.
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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.
Learning to Unlearn by Pete Warshaw (Won JeeHo)
"Beginner's mind" is an important guiding tenet for many Buddhists, but sometimes it's initial brightness can fade over time. In this insightful dharma talk, longtime Won Buddhist practitioner, Pete Warshaw (Won JeeHo), reimagines the possibilities and shares how purposeful action can reinvigorate our beginner's mind and our practice. www.wonbuddhismnc.org/donations
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Mugwort: A Gift from Heaven and Earth by Rev. WonGong
Gifts from the universe can be a source of both delight and wisdom, and this is exactly what Rev. WonGong shares with us in this dharma talk. Inspired by a small wild spring plant, she takes us on a journey of discovery, insight, and appreciation!
The Great Way by Holly North (Won Jah Yoo)
he threads of Won Buddhist teachings are woven together into a beautiful and powerful fabric of practice. In this heartfelt dharma talk, longtime practitioner, Holly North (Won Jah Yoo) shows us how this great Way can be a source of comfort, creativity, and healing. https://www.wonbuddhismnc.org/donations