About

At the WON Research Lab, we envision a world where wisdom, compassion, and innovation come together to shape a just and sustainable future for all. Rooted in the principles of Won Buddhism, we explore the intersections of spiritual insight, ethical leadership, and transformative research to address the evolving needs of individuals, communities, and the world.

Our lab is an interdisciplinary space where tradition meets innovation. Through collaborative inquiry, applied research, and engaged scholarship, we examine ways to integrate Won Buddhist philosophy into contemporary fields such as ethics, education, mindfulness, social justice, and environmental sustainability. We believe that true progress emerges when knowledge and practice align with wisdom and moral responsibility.

Meet the Team

  • Grace Song

    Director

  • Jungsoo Jo

    Program Manager

  • Sumin Ha

    Concept Artist & Video Creator

  • Doyeon Park

    MP-SAR Research Fellow, Facilitator

  • Deokho Kim

    MP-SAR Research Fellow, Facilitator

  • Seung-Hun Jo

    MP-SAR Research Fellow, Facilitator

  • Doreen Lafferty

    MP-SAR Co-Facilitator

  • Myungjung Lee

    MP-SAR_Gold Research Fellow, Facilitator

  • Inkyung Byoun

    MP-SAR_Gold Research Fellow, Facilitator

The start of a beautiful collaboration between MAUMPractice for Strength and Resilience (MP-SAR GOLD) and Ann’s Choice Senior Living

From Left to Right:
Hayley Samsal (Community Resources Coordinator, Ann’s Choice)
Jeroo Dalad (Meditation group resident assistant, Ann’s Choice)
Inkyung Byoun (Facilitator, MP-SAR Gold)
Beth Muller (Resident Life Manager, Ann’s Choice)
Grace Song (Facilitator, MP-SAR Gold)
Sandy Bernstein (Meditation group resident coordinator, Ann’s Choice)
Myungjung Lee (Facilitator, MP-SAR Gold) - taking the picture :)

A transformative collaboration begins between MAUMPractice to Support Addiction Recovery (MP-SAR) and Women Veterans Center.

From Left to Right:
Rosemary McGee (Activities Coordinator, Veterans Multi-Service Center)
Doreen Lafferty (Acupuncturist, MP-SAR)
Grace Song (Meditation Facilitator, MP-SAR)
Shymeka Wright (Client Service Coordinator, Veterans Multi-Service Center)

Our History