Spring 2024
Living Well, Dying Well: Learn to Live Fully and Transition Peacefully
Duration: 10 Weeks
Living Well, Dying Well is an innovative and transformative course designed to guide individuals towards a meaningful, balanced, and peaceful life and death. This course delves into the heart of what it means to live fully and die with grace, drawing on the rich traditions of Won Buddhism, a modern form of Buddhism that emphasizes practicality, simplicity, and the integration of Buddhist principles into daily life. Throughout this course, participants will embark on a journey that combines theoretical knowledge with practical exercises, meditation practices, and reflective discussions. The curriculum is structured to provide a comprehensive understanding of the core beliefs of Won Buddhism, including the importance of mindfulness, compassion, and the interconnectedness of all beings, and how these principles can be applied to enhance our lives and prepare us for the transition of dying.
About The Instructor
Rev. Park is an ordained minister of Won Buddhism and acupuncturist licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine. She received her Doctorate of Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine Certificate, and her Masters of Acupuncture from the Won Institute. Her research interests include Korean medicine and healing practices. She has been leading annual excursions to Korea for acupuncture students since 2015. If she isn’t at the clinic, you can find her teaching tai chi and qigong or tending to the Institute’s many plants.
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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