A middle-aged Korean man failed in his business and lost his home due to debts. His wife had to put their children in child-care and started to work outside, returning
DHARMA ARTICLES
DHARMA ARTICLES
Our Actions Influence Others
When I was a pre-minister of Won Buddhism, I often heard my fellow classmates describe what inspirited them to become Won Buddhist ministers. Many grew up listening to their parents’
Primacy of The Wise: Having a Teacher
A few years ago, I had downloaded my English dharma talks from the Won Dharma Center website. When I listened to my recorded talks, I was very embarrassed to discover
Who Are You?
There seems to be diverse ways to survive in the animal world. Wolves and lions run around to catch prey despite risk, and some other animals, such as spiders, wait
Daily Reflection: Path to Success
According to statistics, 40 to 95 % of daily human behavior is unconscious and repetitive. In other words, human behavior is primarily habit. This includes waking up in the morning,
Mindfulness: Daily Practice
I once lived in Iksan, a city located in the southwest of South Korea. I heard stories about a terrible train explosion which occurred 30 years prior to my arrival.
Having Great Zeal
When I was senior high school student in Korea, I would see fist fights among students. One day, two students in the same classroom were involved in a fight that
The Umbrella Seller and Straw Shoes Seller
I heard the following story from my mother when I was an elementary school student: There was a mother who had two sons. The first son sold umbrellas for a