Chuseok Mid-Autumn Family Fun Festival

If you are interested in this event, please register here.

Fun Activities You REALLY Do Not Want to Miss:

[1st Floor]

Registration desk 

Korean percussion instruments 

Hanbok photo booth 

Traditional Korean games 

Marketplace: second-hand items, arts and craft items, Woori Center swag, goodie bags, and light Korean refreshments

[Basement]

Songpyeon making

Food stand: tteokbokki (spicy rice cake), japchae (stir fried noodle), Korean corn-dog, haemul pajeon (Korean seafood pancake), steamed dumplings, fish-cake, and Korean snacks

Calligraphy

 

Helpful details for tomorrow's event:

Where: Won Buddhism of Philadelphia (423 ABington Ave, Glenside, PA 19038) 

Parking: We recommend guests park in the street, or in the parking lot of “The Cheese” playground at 2239 Parkdale Ave, Glenside, PA 19038. (It is a 3 minute walk to the venue.)

 By train: if you are taking the train, please take off at the Glenside station. It takes about 20 minutes on foot from there to the venue.

 When: Feel free to arrive at any point between 2PM - 8PM. In the case of rain, all the programs will be hosted indoors. 

 

COVID-19 safety protocols: Everyone will be required to check their temperature and sign a waiver at the registration desk. We highly encourage the participants to wear masks indoors, except when eating or drinking. We will have masks on hand for those who want to wear one.

Please feel free to call or email us if you have any questions.

Meditation in Nature

Please click HERE to find the location. Thank you.

The Spiritual Memorial Service

On June 4, we will have the Won Buddhist Spiritual Memorial Service.  We pray in remembrance of Sotaesan's nirvana, all sages, our ancestors, relatives, family members, and teachers and all beings. We will also take this opportunity to renew our spiritual vow deep in our heart. Come join us to commemorate the Great Souls.  

Programs are
- Sitting and Chanting Meditation
- Prayers & Hymn

Location
423 Abington Ave, Glenside, PA 19038

*This is an in-person service. * Korean traditional lunch will be served after the service.

2567th Happy Buddha's Birthday

In Won Buddhism, Buddha's Birthday is one of the Four Major Celebrations. The celebration of Buddha's Birthday gives us  an opportunity to commemorate the Buddha and Buddhists to our progress and allows us to recommit ourselves to building a brighter future for all family, communities, cultures, and religions. 

Programs are
- Sitting and Chanting Meditation
- Prayer & hymn
- Dharma Talk

Location
423 Abington Ave, Glenside, PA 19038
* This is an in-person service.
* After the dharma service, lunch will be served.
* On May 27 (Saturday), we will focus on meditation without a dharma talk. Feel free to join us.

Happy 108th Spiritual Birthday of Won Buddhism

On April 28, 1916, in the first light of dawn, Sotaesan was enlightened to the Truth of the Universe. After twenty years of sincere quest and practice, the light of Truth shone at last in his spirit. Won Buddhism was born with his great enlightenment, and we celebrate this day as our spiritual birthday. Please join us.

Programs are
- Sitting and Chanting Meditation
- Prayer & Hymn
- Dharma Talk (pre-recorded)
   from Ven.Juksan, Head Dharma Master of Won Buddhism USA
- Scholarship Award Ceremony

* This service will be held in English and Korean.
* After the dharma service, Korean traditional lunch will be served.
* On April 22 (Saturday), we will focus on meditation without a dharma talk. Feel free to join us.

Won Moving Meditation Retreat

For registration and learn more, Click Here.

Won Retreat: Meditation as the Path to Our True Nature

For registration and learn more, Click Here.

Won Buddhism and Psychology Retreat

For registration and learn more Click Here.

Young People's Retreat

For detail information and to register, please click here.

WBS Continuing Education Program

For more detail information and to register this program, click here.

2022 New Year Message

Saturday Dharma Service In-Person

Dear dharma friends,

Thank you for being patient for a long time.
We are grateful to re-open the Saturday Dharma Service in-person at 10:00AM from December 4th, 2021.

The program will include chanting as well as guided and silent meditation and will last 1 hour. While we are practicing in-person, please wear masks and observe noble silence indoors. After the program, you are welcome to step outside and socialize with big smiles and conversation.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Palms together,
Ministers

Prepare your space for meditation and prayer

Prepare your space for meditation and prayer, choose a calming and quiet space in your home where you won’t be distracted. Here are some ideas for your meditation space:

• Put a do not disturb sign on the door of your room while practicing. Here is one you can print.

• Adjust the lighting to promote tranquility, perhaps dim the lights or light a candle. Make sure the brightness setting on your computer monitor is comfortable. 

• Set up your meditation cushion or chair in a space other than you would use your computer normally.

• Create an altar in your home for your daily prayer and mediation. Be creative, perhaps you already have a small altar with a candle, incense, and Il Won Sang - if not, look around your home or garden. What can you find that connects you to your spirituality? A photo of your family or friends to connect you to love, a leaf or acorn to ground you in nature, offering a dish of rice to represent your desire to help those in need.