The relationship between suffering and happiness can seem very broad, but in this personal dharma talk, long-time practitioner, Nate Jackson (Won JaySon), shows how intimately they are connected. As he came to view the people in his life as buddhas, and offered them his open heart and mind, his world transformed.
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Buddhist practitioners may find retreat experiences to be important stepping stones in their spiritual journey, but what is a retreat experience like from the perspective of someone leading it? In this personal and reflective dharma talk, Rev. WonGong shares her hopes and preparation for the retreats she leads, as well as the many ways she guides each retreatant and shapes the living vessel of the retreat itself.
Won Buddhist teachings emphasize the practice of being aware of and responding to the essential graces in our lives. Yet, many of us do not think about how our emotional connections to those graces amplify their benefits. It is this very realization that Won Buddhist practitioner, Frank Keefe, beautifully illustrates in these reflections.
Irene Sadler and Carol Golin (Won Lim) reflect on their experiences during this year's retreat, "In Nature, Our True Nature" led by Rev. WonGong at the Won Dharma Center in New York. Hear how powerful and focused practice like this impacts everyday life after the silence of retreat is over.
Senior practitioner, Michael Macklin (HyoungSanim), wonders, "Il-Won-Sang is like a 'finger pointing at the moon,' but what is Il-Won-Sang actually pointing at?" What he discovers is surprising, and relates directly to human beings!
There are many paths to spiritual practice, and in this reflective dharma talk, Won Buddhist practitioner, Zoe Silverman, beautifully illustrates how art can be a lovely and instructive guide to our journey. Art's power is amazingly versatile -- it can help us to release our fears or develop perseverance and appreciation for teachers, all the while infusing our dharma journey with its beauty!
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As we navigate our practice and life journey, sometimes our focused determination can become overpowering. Yet, as Won Buddhist practitioner, Rebecca Kameny (Won Hee), shares with us, joy is so essential it is one of Buddhism's 7 Factors of Awakening.
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It is easy at first to think about gratitude, but what is necessary for its cultivation? In this insightful dharma talk, Won Buddhist practitioner, Pete Warshaw (Won JeeHo), guides us to consider how releasing attachments creates a spaciousness of mind in which gratitude can flourish.
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Karma may seem like an invisible force, but in fact, the algorithms used by online businesses and services function in a similar way. In this fascinating and highly relevant dharma talk, Rev. WonGong examines how our thoughts, words, and actions powerfully shape cause and effect -- both in the dharma realm and in the mirror we create through our online activities!
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Cassandra Hanson receives a new dharma name, Hae Son, which means, "Grace blossoming through meditation."
Hae Son shares her journey of affinity with Won Buddhism.
Paige Doster-Grimes receives a new dharma name, Doh Jin, which means, "Steadfastly progressing on the path of Tao."
Doh Jin shares her journey of affinity with Won Buddhism.
Carol Golin receives a new dharma name, Won Lin, which means, "Calm and clear spirit sparkling in the truth of ll-Won."
Won Lin shares her journey of affinity with Won Buddhism.
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.
"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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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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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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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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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.
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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