The essential nature of Dharma Arts is the same as our Buddha Nature. Dharma Arts occur when we are one with nature, and one with our Buddha Nature. There is a sudden awakening. We are struck by the wonder of awakening. We suddenly see the beauty and mystery that always surrounds us. Suddenly we see with unfiltered eyes.

They emerge in various settings…watching Merce Cunningham’s Dance Company perform, really listening to a Bach cantata, reading a passage in Walden by Thoreau. We are touched in a particular way and we delight! You can participate in the event.

Happy New Year! Welcome to 2026, Won Buddhist 111th New Year’s Day celebration ceremony. On a New Year’s Day, Master Jungsan said, "The newness of the New Year is not in the day but in our mind. Hence, the true meaning of greeting the New Year lies in exerting ourselves with a fresh new mind in our religious practice and public service.” Let us sincerely practice to attain Buddhahood with a new mind in the New Year.

Programs are

- Sitting and Chanting Meditation

- New Year's Prayer & Hymn

- Dharma Talk pre-recorded by Ven. Juksannim

(The Head Dharma Master of Won Buddhism USA)

- Korean Traditional New Year's Bow

*Korean New Year’s traditional lunch will be served.

Location

423 Abington Ave, Glenside, PA 19038

*This is an in-person service that offers support in both Korean and English languages.

Happy New Year! Welcome to 2025, Won Buddhist 110th New Year’s Day celebration ceremony. On a New Year’s Day, Master Jungsan said, "The newness of the New Year is not in the day but in our mind. Hence, the true meaning of greeting the New Year lies in exerting ourselves with a fresh new mind in our religious practice and public service.” Let us sincerely practice to attain Buddhahood with a new mind in the New Year.

Programs are

- Sitting and Chanting Meditation

- New Year's Prayer & Hymn

- Dharma Talk pre-recorded by Ven. Juksannim

   (The Head Dharma Master of Won Buddhism USA)

- Korean Traditional New Year's Bow

Korean New Year’s traditional lunch will be served.

Location

423 Abington Ave, Glenside, PA 19038

*This is an in-person service that offers support in both Korean and English languages.

On June 5, 2022 , 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
- Dharma Talk by Rev. Inso Kim, Head Minister of Philadelphia Temple

Location
423 Abington Ave, Glenside, PA 19038
*This is an in-person service.

Suggested donation $5 - $20

Join us for a friendly and supportive meditation service. 

Together we will practice sitting, walking, and chanting meditation with a focus on calming the mind.

Suitable for beginners and all levels of experience.

The end of the year is the perfect time to spend in contemplation, reflecting upon the year that has past, settling our spirit in anticipation of the new year. Join us and your dharma friends for this special one day retreat. We will practice various types of meditation, enjoy a simple vegetarian lunch and have your own time in peace and calm.

Registration required.
Retreat Donation $30 (Check, Cash or Paypal) 
No Retreat Fee for the supporters of Won Temple of Philadelphia - people who donate >$50/month.

To register email: Philadelphila@WonBuddhism.org with your name and phone number.

Suggested donation $5 - $20

In Korean and English with translation headsets.

great masters to your own family members. Let us come together in prayer and meditation.

Lunch will be served after the ceremony.

On the following SATURDAYS

1-5PM

$15

3.2.19

6.29.19

10.5.19

Join us for an afternoon of meditation in its various forms, to deepen your practice in a quiet and supportive environment.

If you will be joining us for Dharma Service in the morning, please bring a packed lunch to eat before the retreat begins.

Join us for a special Dharma Authentication & Dharma Name Conferment Ceremony at the Won Buddhist Temple of Philadelphia. 

This service will be held in both English and Korean, with translation headsets availible.

Lunch & Refreshments will be served after the service.

Looking back to 1919, the utmost sincerity of the nine
disciples, who were unconcerned about life or death, produced the miracle
of the seal of blood from bare fingers. Founding Master Sotaesan remarked,
"Your minds have already moved the divine spirits of heaven and earth and
the proceedings of the hidden authorities have rendered a verdict.... Exert
yourselves only on your practice and your work with an unattached, single
mind" by conferring on them dharma names and honorific dharma titles.