Won BudDhist Studies Department
Continuing Education Courses
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Fall 2024
Unlocking the Wisdom of Won Buddhism: Transformative Teachings and Practices
Duration: 10 Weeks
Join us for an immersive journey into the heart of Won Buddhism, where you’ll explore its core teachings and practical methods designed to inspire and transform your life. This comprehensive course will introduce you to the foundational doctrines that have guided practitioners for generations, offering insights that are deeply relevant to modern life. You’ll learn to cultivate focused mindfulness, helping you stay present and centered amidst daily complexities, and build a strong foundation for a consistent and meaningful daily practice, fostering peace, clarity, and balance. Our instructors will guide you in making a meaningful vow, setting intentional goals aligned with your deepest aspirations to reshape your life’s direction, purpose, and core values. By the end of the course, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of Won Buddhism and acquire practical skills to enrich every aspect of your life, navigating challenges with wisdom and grace. Don’t miss this chance to unlock the wisdom and practices of Won Buddhism and discover how this tradition can profoundly benefit your modern existence.
About The Instructors
Rev. Dosung Yoo
Rev. Dosung Yoo is committed to making Buddhist thought and practice more accessible and practical to enrich everyday life. As a teacher and lecturer of meditation, Buddhism, and the Won Buddhist dharma in both the United States and Korea, Rev. Yoo currently serves as the Director of the Won Dharma Center in Claverack, New York. He is actively building a spiritual community that supports practitioners from various traditions in achieving inner peace and liberation. Rev. Yoo is the writer, editor, and translator of several works, including: Thunderous Silence: A Formula for Ending Suffering (Wisdom Publications, 2013), Tales of a Modern Sage (Won Dharma Publications, 2022), The Moon Rises in Empty Space by Venerable Kyongsan (Won Dharma Publications, 2022), The Principles for Training the Mind by Venerable Chwasan (Won Dharma Publications, 2022), The Method of Sitting Meditation by Venerable Chwasan (Won Media, 2024), The Life of Sotaesan (IlWon Publications, 2024), The Nature of Il-Won-Sang and Its Application (Won Media, 2024), and The Essence of Won Buddhism (IlWon Publications, 2024). Ordained as a Kyomunim (minister) in the Won Buddhist Order in 1994, Rev. Yoo served as a minister at the Seoul Meditation Center from 1994 to 2000. From 2002 to 2011, he taught Won Buddhist dharma and meditation at the Won Institute of Graduate Studies. As a lecturer and speaker, he continues to lead and teach multiple retreats throughout the United States and Korea.
Dr. Rev. Bup Lee
Dr. Rev. Bup Lee, with a background in Won Buddhism, has dedicated his life to healing the mind and body through meditation and Oriental Medicine. After practicing Won Buddhism for over a decade, he earned both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Won Buddhist Studies and was ordained as a Won Buddhist Minister in 2008. Dr. Lee's firsthand experiences with the balancing effects of acupuncture and Oriental Medicine on the body, mind, and spirit inspired him to deepen his studies. He went on to earn a Master's degree and a PhD in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, focusing on integrative Oriental Medicine. During his graduate studies in Oriental Medicine, Dr. Lee was motivated to enhance his training with Mind and Body Healing Medicine. This science-based model treats the body as an integrated whole and aims to address the root causes of chronic pain and stress-related issues through acupuncture.
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Turtle-Chart Dharma: TIMELESS TEACHINGS FOR A FULFILLING LIFE
Rev. WonGong So
Dates: Every Wednesday, from 1/10/24 to 3/19/24
Time: 6-8pm EST/ 3-5pm PST
CEU’s: 2
Fee: $600
Course Description
Dive into the timeless wisdom of Won Buddhism! Discover the unique chart designed by its founder, Sotaesan, often likened to the enduring turtle – a symbol of long life and steadfastness. Explore the eternal teachings of the Fourfold Grace, Threefold Study, and Eight Articles that have inspired minds for over a century. Join us in this immersive journey where you’ll gain deep insights into the harmonious blend of faith and practice, empowering you to infuse these principles into your everyday life. Don’t miss out on this chance to enrich your spiritual journey and bring lasting change to your daily life!
The Won Institute is offering 30%-50% scholarships. The WBS Learn admin will conduct a brief interview to determine your financial need and your intentions for taking the course.
About The Instructor
Rev. WonGong (she/her), affectionately known as Rev. Wow!, is a lifetime dedicated dharma teacher. A pioneering Won Buddhist priest, she has established temples in Chapel Hill and Raleigh, North Carolina. She is a guest lecturer at schools, colleges, and meditation centers, teaching Buddhist philosophy and meditation to people of all ages and backgrounds.
Rev. Wow! leads workshops, retreats, youth dharma camps, and cultural enrichment programs. She integrates creative forms of meditation with body movement, vocal Qigong, breathing techniques, guided meditation, and laughter. She is active in the international interfaith community and is a leading Korean-to-English translator of dharma teachings, serving as a spiritual bridge between East and West.
Rev. Wow! is a master of integrating Buddhist concepts in daily practice. She loves gardening and singing. In 2018, she released an album, Chants of Samadhi for Daily Practice. In 2020, she released her second album, Chants for Healing