To What Does The One Return

To What Does The One Return

Author: Won Buddhism of North Carolina January 14, 2026 Duration: 0:00
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 that every individual is inherently perfect and complete exactly as they are. Through the lens of the threefold practice, she demonstrates how we can all evolve into more dedicated Dharma practitioners and more compassionate human beings.

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
What is Practice [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:37
One of the foundational teachings of Won Buddhism is the unfolding of The Threefold Practice: the cultivation of equanimity, wisdom, and mindful choice in action. In this multi-layered dharma talk, Rev. WonGong shares ho…
Keeping an Open Mind [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:18
A rigid, narrow practice doesn't automatically equate to a strong practice. Longtime temple practitioner, Michael Macklin (HyoungSanim), shares his wisdom and experience that, just as the threefold practice is more than…
Rebirth Every Day [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:18
"Rebirth as redemption" may be a surprising concept to some, yet it is this lens that Won Buddhist practitioner, Christine Ball, uses to reveal rebirth's unique role in our daily lives. In this insightful dharma talk, sh…
Rev. HeyBong's Reflections on Temple Life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:18
In this delightful reflection, intern kyomunim, Rev. HeyBong, describes the surprises she experienced while living and working with the reverends and practitioners in North Carolina's Won Buddhism Meditation Temples. As…
Rev. Jay's Reflections on Temple Life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:56
Intentionally placing oneself in a new country can broaden the mind and heart, and it is this experience that Won Buddhist intern kyomunim, Rev. Jay so beautifully shares in his reflection. Rev. Jay thoughtfully describe…
Letting Go; Let the Light In [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:03
On this last-day-of-the-year dharma talk, Rev. WonGong opens the door for us to practice "letting-go" in all its fullness. From decluttering our physical spaces to freeing our minds from attachment and mental chatter, th…
Peace on Earth - Is This Possible? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:24
"Peace on Earth" is a beautiful sentiment, but sometimes it can feel more theoretical than real. Yet, through a heartwarming story and thoughtful reflection, Rev. WonGong illuminates for us how the power of interconnecte…
An Affinity with Light [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:29
The phrase, "the infinite light of our true nature," is poetic, but its deep truth can elude us at times. In this beautifully illustrative dharma talk, Won Buddhist practitioner, Linda Cato, shares her personal explorati…
Seasons Change, What Remains? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:34
Although true contentment comes from within, it can be easy to mistakenly look for it outside of ourselves. This is the important lesson longtime Won Buddhist practitioner, Holly North (Won JahYoo) shares with us as she…
Am I Created by My Mind? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:42
Mind practice is an important tenant in Buddhism, and its power is beautifully described in this insightful dharma talk by Won Buddhist practitioner, Brian Adams (Won SeongDeok). By observing his response to an unexpecte…