Won Buddhism used its 2026 Founding Day message to highlight mental health and suicide prevention in South Korea
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.
South Korea’s major religions united in October to address rising suicides and solitary deaths among middle-aged and elderly citizens
Won Buddhism emphasizes present-moment mindfulness through daily reflection, diary-keeping, and discernment of wholesome and unwholesome actions
South Korea’s top religious leaders, including the Jogye Order and head of Won Buddhism as well as His Holiness the Dalai Lama congratulate and offer advice to new Korean President Lee Jae-myung
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
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.
