The Two Faces of Loving Compassion

The Two Faces of Loving Compassion

Author: Won Buddhism of North Carolina May 14, 2026 Duration: 0:00
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 wellbeing of others while tenderly embracing their suffering.

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
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…
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."
Quality Over Quantity [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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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…
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…