
The Rise of Lay Leadership in American Won Buddhism
Grace Song explores the future of Won Buddhism in the United States through the expanding role of lay practitioners shaping inclusive and accessible sangha life.

Grace Song explores the future of Won Buddhism in the United States through the expanding role of lay practitioners shaping inclusive and accessible sangha life.

Won Buddhism emphasizes present-moment mindfulness through daily reflection, diary-keeping, and discernment of wholesome and unwholesome actions

Won Buddhist teachings urge practitioners to reflect deeply, act wisely, and abide nowhere, seeing that true mindfulness is an act of discernment

Ven. Juksanim, Head Dharma Master of Won Buddhism USA, offers guidance for the universal purpose of meditation

Rev. Ilduk Kim, a Won Buddhist chaplain in the US Navy, has been sustained by her regular interactions with marines and sailors as she overcomes the adversity of being the first female Asian-American Buddhist chaplain to reach the rank of Lieutenant

A reflection on the true nature of teachers and the meaning of practice in Won Buddhism

Rev. Grace Song shares her remarks given on 16 March 2024 at the “May We Gather” pilgrimage in Antioch, California

Venerable Juksanim shares his positive outlook and plans for the development of Won Buddhism in the United States

An exploration of the power of daily journaling to look within and see our thoughts and actions more clearly and empathetically

Won Buddhist teacher Grace Song describes the brave work of a Black student to turn a disturbing incident into personal growth and teaching moment.

Reflections on the teachings of Sot’aesan, founder of Won Buddhism, on finding religious harmony within diversity

A reminder to slow down and experience the depth and beauty of great art in our increasingly fast-paced technological world