Last Sunday, We had a special Thanksgiving Service. We showed our gratitude to the world, especially guardians, parents, ancestors, and the great spiritual teachers who have guided this world. Robert, Gabor, and Jade added beautiful music for the special service. Rev. In Myung delivered a Dharma talk about gratitude and the fourfold grace to remind us how grateful our life is. After the service,..

Last Friday, 24th of November, we had the last combined class for Umina Public School. We began with meditation, walking, and seated. Student were concentrated very well. Year 5 and 6 students reviewed what they had learned in front of everyone. Then we played the games! We were divided into 2 teams, the Sakyamuni team and the Sotaesan team. Firstly, we made paper towers, Whoever makes the highe..

Last Sunday, We participated in the "Spring Inspiration Retreat" We began with gentle yoga for a half an hour. Then We felt our own energy flow with Lying down meditation and yin and yang dance. Then we visit universe trough "Guided universe meditation" Right after Universe tour We sat down and had a lovely conversation about the springtime of our life. Each of us shared our story and memories. ..

Last Sunday we had a great time with Children at "Mindfulness Retreat for Children" It began at 9.30 am. Rev. In Myung shared encouraging and welcoming words and Rev. Haejin guided us with warm-up exercises. Then we went out for Walking Meditation. The weather was great, we walked one big loop. We came back inside and continued to meditate. Chanting and Seated Meditation. After a short break wit..

Yesterday, we had a lovely time making Kimch and meditating with our participants. The day began early with preparing for the big day. We washed the cabbages that we salted the night before, (We used less salt to salt them for long hours) Rinsing it off off! And we prepared Kimchi paste ahead, made Japchae.. and etc! Japchae is a traditional party food for Korean from 20 minutes ago, our car par..

Last Sunday Dharma Service, We had the Final Deliverance Service for Robert William Clay, Hojin and Jiyeon's Father. Robert was introduced to Won-Buddhism when his wife Elizabeth passed away last year. Our temple held her deliverance service together and we did the same for him after his departure. He was a gentle and witty, public-minded person with a big heart. His family and the members of th..

It began with the fire set by Hojin (Alan). Jiyeon was the main presider for the event night. People gathered one by one, car by car. Rev. Inmyung shared welcoming words and rang the gong 33 times. Rev. Haejin and all of us prayed for the world and human beings. As the mind can reach anywhere and everywhere, our prayer would reach every corner of the world. Then, we did walking meditation togeth..

Walking meditation We started with calm and smooth walking meditation, enjoying nice weather. Then we did taichi together, feeling our own energy circulation. Then we moved to the inside for the seated program. It gently began with chanting and meditation. Dharma talk from Rev. Inmyung And we listen to the dharma talk from Rev. Inmyung and had a QnA session. before we conclude, we did tapping yo..