Self Examination

Self Examination

Author: Won Buddhism of North Carolina April 4, 2025 Duration: 0:00

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 dealing with difficult emotions and the evening blues? How can we use meditation to clear the weeds of disturbance from our mind field?

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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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 103

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Great Loving Compassion [TBT Dharma] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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With emotion and deep wisdom, Rev. WonGong reminds us that we all have the seeds of compassion and Buddhahood within us. She describes how "Buddha" and "Bodhisattva" are synonyms and their application melt away the three…
Walking For Peace [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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In honor of monks' peace walk, Rev. WonGong shares her talk. "May our steps be gentle and grounded; may our hearts be resolved; may we walk in peace, for peace."
The Mind is Free from Disturbance [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Reverend WonGong discusses the first of the Essential Dharmas of Daily Practice. The mind is originally free from disturbance. Therefore, all disturbances arise from sensory conditions. What are we supposed to do with th…
Guided Meditation on Gratitude [TBT Dharma] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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In this beautiful guided meditation by Rev. WowGong from November 2018, we are brought to a deep appreciation of the fact that all is grace. Learning to breathe in and breathe out gratitude, we release all our thoughts a…
To What Does The One Return [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Holy North (Won JahYoo) offers a moving reflection on her personal journey through addiction and recovery. Drawing deep insight from the Won koan, "All dharmas return to one; to what does the one return?" she concludes t…
Meditation is Simple and Easy [TBT Dharma] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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If you’ve been looking to get started in meditation but don’t know where to start, look no further. Reverend WonGong gives a survey of all the forms of meditation that we use in Won Buddhism, including the Rag Doll Metho…
Home of the Grand Universe [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Our dear temple friend, Kathy (Won JiYeon), visited from the Won Dharma Center in New York. In this talk, she shares about how she came to walk this path of Won-Buddhism and how it led to her sharing the house of the gra…
Returning to My Original Vow [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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A Bodhisattva takes the Four Great Vows. Reverend Wongong So reflects on how, in moments of self-doubt and spiritual ennui, returning to our original vows can help us remember the ultimate reason for our practice: Libera…
Yin & Yang [TBT Dharma] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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This is Part 1 of Reverend WonGong’s deep dive on Yin and Yang from August of 2017. Balancing Yin and Yang can be a vital step to improved functioning of body and mind. Learn what these terms actually mean, how they rela…