- Description
Introduction
The objective of this book is to help you to establish everyday practice with joy. It will guide you to build the power of cultivating good habits. It will assist you in creating consistent daily practice of meditation and mindfulness; to transform yourself; and to become enlightened - not only for your own benefit, but also for the benefit of all.
Meditation brings serenity, awareness, gratitude and meaning into our trivial daily activities. Building a consistent practice of meditation is essential if you are to experience these positive qualities in your mind and body.
In the modern world, we need to update our thinking to meet the challenges of the 21st century. With the rapid advancement of material civilization and its ever-expanding new technology, we need to cultivate spirituality in equal measure.
Living Dharma is based on my personal experience of teaching Won Buddhism for more than three decades in the United States. Over the years, I have reinterpreted the essentials of Won Buddhist teachings for the English speaking population without losing the true meaning of the original teaching. These teachings have been well received around the world and at the United Nations.
This volume emphasizes the simplicity and relevance of daily Dharrp.a practice for contemporary Western society.
Living Dharma is a practical guide to help you cultivate spiritual awareness and to remove negativity from your life.
Living Dharma is a simple, yet effective, system to gain self-discipline . With self-discipline and consistent practice, you will achieve your goals and live a peaceful and joyful life.
If you already have a deep commitment to practice meditation daily, Living Dharma will make it easier to be consistent. The easy to follow program helps you track what to do and what not to do.
Consistency is the key to creating a space in your life for daily Dharma practice. By faithfully following the simple guidelines of this book on a daily basis, you will experience inner peace and joy, wisdom, happiness and loving kindness. Keep Living Dharma near you and make it a priority in your daily life. Begin a new life today .
- Contents
Acknowledgements ⅸ
Introduction 1
Beginning the New Path 3
Meditation 4
Patience 6
Enthusiastic Perseverance 7
Non-Attachment 8
Dharma Name 9
Daily Practice Guideline 11
Morning Practice Schedule 12
Evening Practice Schedule 13
Chanting Meditation 15
Sitting Meditation 16
Walking Meditation 19
Bowing Meditation 20
Koan Meditation 22
Affirmation Prayer 24
Loving-Kindness Prayer 25
Home Meditation Altar 26
Chants 29
Na-Mu Ah-Mi-Ta Bul 31
Essential Dharma of Daily Practice 32
Il-Won-Sang Vow 33
Heart Sutra 34
Four Great Vows 35
The Precepts 37
How to Follow Your Buddha Nature 41
Keeping a Dharma Record 43
Why Keep a Dharma Record? 43
How to Keep a Dharma Record? 44
Dharma Record 47
Weekly Dharma Record 48
Keeping a Spiritual Journal 75
Epilogue 77
About the Author 78
Endnotes/ Glossary 81
Living Dharma (A Guide to Daily Practice of Won Buddhism)
Author
Chung Ohun Lee
About the Author
Ven. Dr. Chung Ohun Lee is the Founding Head Minister and guiding Spiritual Teacher of Won Buddhism of Manhattan (WBM). She establishεd WBM in 1993 in order to teach Buddha Dharma to the English-speaking population . Ven. Lee shares her expertise in the Dharma, Buddhist meditation, the basic teachings of Buddhism as well as Won Buddhist philosophy and practice with the Sangha.
Chung Ohun Lee is a recognized international leader in interreligious dialogue and cooperation. She has represented Won Buddhism at the United Nations (UN) since 1992. She has held several important UN committee positions:
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Founding Co-Chair of Values Caucus at the UN (1994-1995)
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President of Committee of Religious NGOs at the UN (1995-1997)
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Chair of Universal Ethics Millennium Conference at the UN (2000)
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Chair of World Culture Open Conference at the UN (2004)
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Chair of International Conference on Creative Economy in Rwanda (2006)
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Convener of the conference on Advancing Cooperation between the United Nations and World’s Religions at the UN (2008)
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Chair of the G20 Universal Ethics Conference, G20 Women Leaders’ Summit, G20 Dialogue among Civilizations, Cultures and Religions and G20 International Interfaith Retreat in South Korea (2010)
Ven. Lee is a long-time advocate of inter-religious understanding and cooperation and is the Co-President of Religions for Peace, the largest international interfaith organization, a position she has held since 1999.
Ven. Lee is the author of Vision for a New Civilization: Spiritual and Ethical Values in the New Millennium (2000) and Dharma Record: New Mind and New Body (1994).
Ven. Lee began practicing Won Buddhism in 1971 and received full ordination in Won Buddhism in 1981, in South Korea. After her ordination Ven. Lee taught Buddha Dharma in Flushing, New York for twelve years. She holds Ph.D. in Religious Education from New York University .
Her focus is Won Buddhist spirituality, the practical application of Buddha Dharma in the contemporary world, the role of religion in our time and engaging Won Buddhist perspectives in global issues.
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Publisher
Won World PublishingPublication Date
2012
Pages
84
Bookbinding
Paperback
Product Dimensions
5.5(W) X8.5(H) X 0.25(D) inches
ISBN
978-1-62412-039-8
Language
English
