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.

On the following SATURDAYS

1-5PM

$15

3.2.19

6.29.19

9.7.19

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.

June 1st, 1943 was the day when Sotaesan, the founding master of Won Buddhism, passed away. We honor him by holding a remembrance service for not only him, but also the sages of the past, as well as past mentors and caregivers who have developed our bodies, minds, and hearts.

At this service, we pay homage and remember through prayer those to whom we are indebted. The spirit of this ceremony is to respect our ancestors by expressing our gratitude for their support and care. By reflecting and praying for our loved ones to whom we are indebted, we bless ourselves by discovering the heart of gratitude within us. 

As well, we pray in remembrance of our family members, friends, and all beings who were connected with us. 

You are welcome to invite your family and friends to join in, offer incense at the ceremony and share lunch. 

This ceremony will be held in Korean and English, with translations for each language. 

Lunch will be served after the service.

Join us for a special Buddha’s Birthday service under the gentle light of paper lanterns and lotus flowers!

Drinks and snacks provided after the service.

Children, family and friends welcome!

Suggested donation $5 - $20

meditation / prayer / music / tea & cake / paper lotus lanterns

On April 28, 1916, Sotaesan was enlightened to the Truth of the Universe. Please join us in celebrating all the buddhas and sages’ great enlightenment and their wise guidance for our spiritual journey.
 A delicious Korean lunch will be served after the service.

On the following SATURDAYS

1-5PM

$15

3.2.19

6.29.19

9.7.19

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 Won Community Center at the Temple this Monday morning to clean up our local community!

Our Korean and American members will join together this Sunday for a special Won Buddhist New Years’ Service. We will hear a message from the new Head Dharma Master, Ven. Jeonsan, pray for the coming year and share lunch together - a mild and lovely Korean rice cake soup. Please join us!

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.

 9:40am -       :  Registration
10am - 12am :  Meditation Program 1 
                       -  Meditation in sitting and walking in noble silence

12pm -  1pm  : Lunch

 1pm  -  2pm  : Self Study/ Reading/ Rest or Group Reiki session provided – by Cindy Knoiz

 2pm - 5pm : Meditation Program 2
                      - Meditation in sitting and walking in noble silence
                      -“Daily mind journaling to enhance wellbeing” Talk by Rev. Grace Song
                      - Reflection, Meditation and closing

SATURDAY 29TH DECEMBER 10AM – 5PM  

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.

Sunday 2nd September 1.30pm
Location: Won Dharma Center, Claverack, NY, 12513

Our temple members will have an opportunity to meet Master Chwasan, the 4th head Dharma-Master of Won Buddhism in a group session.

Click here to read an interview with him in the Buddhist Tricycle Magazine.

If you would like to join this special group, you can meet us at Won DharmaCenter in Claverack, New York at 1.30pm. Click here for directions.

Please RSVP by emailing Philadelphia@WonBuddhism.org by Aug 15th with your name, how many people in your group and if you would like to carpool by either a) offering a ride to your fellow sangha member or b) requesting a ride.

After meeting by his Holiness Master Chwasan please enjoy the hiking paths at Won Dharma Center or the surrounding area, such as High Falls, a waterfall in nearby Philmont or Woodstock in the Catskill Mountains.

Sunday 19th Aug 11am - 1pm

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.

This year 5 of our temple members will receive a dharma, name so we hope you will make a special effort to join this service in support of their great commitment. 

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.

Our annual fundraiser is sure to be a good one this year! Just look at all we have planned:

PLANT SALE (Plants and trees kindly donated by Primex Garden Center)
YARD SALE
BOOK STALL
WOODWORK
REIKI HEALING
ACUPUNCTURE
TEA CEREMONY
BUDDHIST GIFTS

What can you do to help?

• Donate gently used and cleaned household items, clothing and books.
• Volunteer to add price tags, set up and staff a stall.
• Put posters up in your local library, coffee shop and notice boards.
• Share our Facebook post online
• Tell your friends, family and neighbors about the bazaar

The rain date is the following Saturday.

NON-PROFIT FUNDRAISER: ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE WON BUDDHISM TEMPLE & THE WON SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR CHILDREN IN SWAZILAND, AFRICA.

On April 28, 1916, Sotaesan was enlightened to the Truth of the Universe. Please join us in celebrating all the buddhas and sages’ great enlightenment and their wise guidance for our spiritual journey.
 A delicious Korean lunch will be served after the service.

As the end of the year approaches, this special meditation service will help you let go of all that disturbs you and purify your mind for the new year.

With special musical performances.

In remembrance of all those who have passed on, from great masters to your own family members. Let us come together in prayer and meditation.

Lunch will be served after the ceremony.

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

Lunch & Refreshments will be served after the service.

Looking back to August 21st 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.

June 1st, 1943 is the day when Sotaesan, the founding master of Won Buddhism, passed away and we honor him by holding a remembrance service for not only him, but also the sages of the past as well as past mentors and caregivers who all developed our bodies, minds, and hearts.

At this service, we pay homage and remember through prayer those to whom we are indebted. The spirit of this ceremony is to respect our ancestors by expressing our gratitude for their support and care. By reflecting and praying for our loved ones to whom we are indebted, we bless ourselves by discovering the heart of gratitude within us. 

As well, we pray in remembrance of our family members, friends, and all beings who were connected with us. 

You are welcome to invite your family and friends to join in,  offer incense at the ceremony and share lunch. 

This ceremony will be held in Korean and English, with translations for each language.