The Heart Of Practice NC

The Heart Of Practice NC

Author: Won Buddhism of North Carolina Language: English Episodes: 100
At its core, The Heart Of Practice NC is an invitation to explore a living tradition. Created by the Won Buddhism community of North Carolina, this podcast offers a direct experience of how ancient Buddhist principles are woven into the fabric of contemporary life. Each episode feels like a quiet conversation or a shared moment of practice, moving beyond theory into the tangible rhythms of daily cultivation. You’ll hear dharma talks that address modern questions with timeless wisdom, sessions of healing chants meant to soothe and focus the mind, and guided practices like QiGong that unite breath, movement, and intention. The aim isn't to present a rigid doctrine, but to share the tools and reflections that actually help people on their path. Whether you are deeply familiar with Buddhist practice or simply curious about mindfulness and self-improvement, this series provides a grounded space to listen and engage. It’s about finding the essential pulse within the practice itself-the heart of it. By tuning in, you join a community exploring how these arts of mind, body, and spirit can foster resilience, clarity, and compassion right where you are. This podcast is a doorway into that ongoing exploration, a resource for anyone seeking to integrate these principles into their own story.
Episodes
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Christine Donovan-Ball (Won DohBahn) invokes the Great Mother in her dharma talk. Celebrating the Divine Yin in us all --regardless of gender. The qualities of harmony, compassion, and equanimity in all our affairs. What…
A Conversation with Sotesan and Emily Dickens [Throwback Dharma] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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In this talk on using the Dharma to combat depression, Anne Freeman imagines a conversation between herself, Master Sotesan, the founding teacher of Won Buddhism, and Emily Dickinson. What do these two figures say about…
True Nature [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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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…
Home Practice: One Suchness [Throwback Dharma] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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How can we maintain the mind of equanimity we cultivate during meditation throughout the rest of the week? How can we practice at home with the same Zeal as at a retreat center? In this COVID-era dharma talk from July 20…
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What unseen “karmic dust” may be quietly shaping your mind and life? This talk offers a simple, powerful way to recognize and gently clear it, returning to clarity and inner brightness.
True Love [Throwback Dharma- February 2019] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Spring is in full bloom and love in the air. So let's look back at this Dharma Talk from February of 2019, right around Valentine’s Day. Is there only one love, or are there many kinds? Although the word “love” rarely ap…
The Two Faces of Loving Compassion [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Discover how love is expressed in Won Buddhism through the profound teachings of loving-kindness and compassion. In this talk, we explore the “two faces” of love—joy and sorrow—and how an awakened heart celebrates the we…
I am Enough; I am Whole [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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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."
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Even a few minutes can transform your mind when you bring true presence—discover how the quality of your meditation matters more than the quantity. Take a moment to listen and reconnect with the depth already within you.
Mind The Gap: Realigning Our Habits [Throwback Dharma ] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Do your actions always align with your wishes? This is the question Won Buddhist practitioner, Paige Doster-Grimes, explores in this bright and clear dharma talk. Using the curiosity of children as inspiration, she shows…