The Three Truths

The Three Truths

Author: Won Buddhism of North Carolina March 17, 2026 Duration: 0:00
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.

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: 100

The Heart Of Practice NC
Podcast Episodes
All is Grace [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:16
Sometimes when we hear the teaching, "All is grace," it is quickly followed by a response of "Yes, but..." However, in this deeply personal and insightful dharma talk, Won Buddhist practitioner, John Miller, plumbs the d…
The Source of Suffering and Happiness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:00
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 p…
Teacher's Reflection on a Retreat [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:07
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 refle…
On the Importance of Deeply Feeling Grace [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:04
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…
Irene & Carol's Retreat Reflections [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:33
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 practic…
Il-Won Sang and Human Beings [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:00
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 h…
Weaving Art Into Spiritual Practice [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:00
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…
What About Joy? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:38
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 Bud…
Spaciousness and Gratitude [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:30
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 attachment…

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