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

The Heart Of Practice NC
Podcast Episodes
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…
Even in the Shadow The Moon is Full [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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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 Functioning of Body and Mind [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Join our good temple friend, Nik (Won HaeWol), as he shares insights on journaling and his intention to begin a new journaling practice. In addition, he explores how some simple habits in the day can help relieve stress…
Guided Meditation on the Fourfold Grace [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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In this guided meditation, Rev. WonGong both elaborates upon, and also focuses the mind, to become aware of the Fourfold Grace here and now. http://wonscripture.org/Main/SubIndex... Join her in surrendering to this grace…
The Three Truths [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Michael Macklin gives his eye-opening take on The Truth of Il Won Sang and the stages of spiritual development along the Won Buddhist path.
Work and Practice Are Not Two [TBT Dharma] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Rev. WonGong delivers a Dharma Talk about the fact that work is practice, along with practical advice about how to approach work challenges, to the members of the North Carolina Temple on Sunday, July 18th, 2021.
Minari: Garden of Cause and Effect [TBT Dharma] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Reverend WonGong reflects on the temple’s Minari garden and the profound lessons found in this humble Korean vegetable. Once a few seeds are planted, Minari spreads with the vigor of a weed, yet remains nutritious and sa…
No Self in the Heart Sutra [TBT Dharma] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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In this Dharma talk Rev. WonGong introduces the concept of "no self" as changing aggregates and presents ways in which we can conceptualize true nature in the realm of Il-Won-Sang. Presented to the members of the North C…
Calendar Dharma [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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In reflecting on the significance of calendars, Reverend Wongong suggests that a well-structured life is the foundation of a life well-lived. Beyond simple organization, a calendar serves as a catalyst for commitment and…
Freeing Ourselves From Judgment [TBT Dharma] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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In October 2018, Reverend WonGong discussed the importance of managing expectations and releasing judgmental thoughts. She encouraged us to ask, "Am I bothered by the person, or by their action?" By moving beyond dualist…