ONLINE COURSE
Jungto Dharma School
- Introduction to Buddhism I -
Bring the Buddha’s Wisdom into Your Daily Life
Jungto Dharma School
Learn the original teachings of the Buddha under the guidance of Ven. Pomnyun Sunim.
You will learn how the mind works and experience changes in your perspective on life. As the students of Jungto Dharma School, you will not only study Buddhist doctrines (the Buddha’s core teachings) but also gain practical wisdom that helps you resolve various problems in your lives. Additionally, you will practice applying the teachings to your daily lives.
Throughout its 31-year history, Jungto Dharma School has helped countless people transform their lives.
This 20-week program will help participants learn how to live freer and happier lives in accordance with Buddhist teachings.
Dharma Teacher
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim
Founder & Guiding Dharma Teacher, Jungto Society
Course Features
Weekly Online Meeting
Meet with your group members and facilitators online.
Course Materials
Before each weekly online meeting, listen to the assigned Dharma talks and review and complete the Course Workbook.
Tools
Online Edu Platform / Google Meet
Course Description
Understand the Buddha’s Core Teachings
From Original (Pre-Sectarian) Buddhism to Modern Buddhism
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What is Buddhism?
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What is Enlightenment?
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Basic Buddhist Doctrine
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The Four Noble Truths
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The Law of Causality
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The Middle Way
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The Eightfold Path
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The Law of Dependent Origination
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The Twelve Links of Dependent Origination
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Values of Buddhism
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A Life of Happiness & Freedom
Learn How to Apply the Buddha’s Wisdom to Your Own Life
[Sharing Group] Sharing is a unique way of creating a collaborative learning environment. The participants will reflect on themselves while speaking about their own experiences and listening to other peoples’ insights, which deepens their understanding of the course materials.
[Weekly Practice Exercise] Students will be given a task each week that will encourage them to apply the Buddha’s wisdom to their daily lives.
Course Overview
| Period | Lesson Title |
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| Week 1 | Orientation |
| Week 2 | What Is Buddhism? - Buddhism as a Practice |
| Week 3 | What Is Buddhism? - Teachings on Enlightenment |
| Week 4 | The Goal of Buddhism: Nirvana and Liberation |
| Week 5 | Seminar I - What Is Sharing? |
| Week 6 | The Four Noble Truths and the Law of Causality |
| Week 7 | The Middle Way and the Eightfold Path |
| Week 8 | The Law of Dependent Origination and the Twelve Links of Dependent Origination |
| Week 9 | Seminar II - The Buddhist Perspective on the Environment and the Formal Monastic Meal |
| Live Q & A with Ven. Pomnyun Sunim | |
| Week 10 | The Three Jewels (The Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha) |
| Week 11 | The Threefold Refuge and the Six Principles of Harmony |
| Week 12 | No Everlasting Abiding Dharma and the Five Precepts |
| Week 13 | The Meaning of the Five Precepts in Modern Society |
| Week 14 | Seminar III - Peace and Harmony |
| Week 15 | Chamhoe (Repentance) and the Real Meaning of Prayer |
| Week 16 | Current Social Problems and the Tasks of Buddhism |
| Week 17 | A Life of Happiness and Freedom I |
| Week 18 | A Life of Happiness and Freedom II |
| Week 19 | Seminar IV - Vision of Jungto Society |
| Live Q & A with Ven. Pomnyun Sunim | |
| Week 20 | Completion Ceremony |
TESTIMONIALS
Jungto Dharma School had a huge influence on me. Not only did the course help me to recognize the root of my suffering and ignorance, but also made me see how I was creating my own suffering when my life is already in a perfect condition to be happy. I learned about non-self, impermanence, interdependent origination, the middle way, and the fact that I could lift my suffering and change my karma through consistent and continuous practice. It provided me with deep insight into life and how to live it. It was the most valuable lesson in my life.
Thomas
Through the Jungto Buddhism Dharma course, I learned about concepts like the middle way, interdependence, karma, and enlightenment. I’ve heard these words used before and I may have used them without fully understanding what they mean. Being in this class helped me have an understanding of what they mean because Sunim explains complex terms in a simple, straightforward style for everyone to understand. The volunteers were inspirational in their dedication and devotion to being available to us and helping along the way. My classmates and their sharing influenced me to understand other perspectives.
Ruha
Before taking this course, I started studying Buddhist philosophy on my own to help my career as a therapist and also to help me with my own anxiety about things like death and success. This course taught me how much more effective it is to actually practice Buddhist principles consistently with a group of other curious and dedicated individuals compared to just reading. I learned that even without understanding Buddhist philosophy very well, you can calm your anxiety a lot with these timeless practices. Since I took the course during the pandemic, I was able to relearn the importance of community and nurturing my spirituality. As an introvert and mostly agnostic individual, I really appreciated the opportunity to connect with other people and plan to keep in touch with the peers I met for a long time.
Gordon
Your registration is complete when Jungto Society confirms the receipt of the registration fee. Please note that submission of the registration form does NOT guarantee your seat.
The registration is scheduled to close on Sunday, August 21, or when the number of applicants who completed payment reaches our capacity, whichever comes first.
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Anyone, regardless of religion, age, or academic background, can register for the course.
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Registration Fee: $150 USD
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Your Weekly Commitment: Online group meetup (70 min.) + self-paced learning (video & reading material 60-90 min.) + practice exercise (5 min. per day)
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Once the class is full(100 seats), a waitlist will be turned on.
- Section 1: NY Tue. 10 AM (View in your time zone: bit.ly/JungtoDharma2221)
- Section 2: NY Tue. 8 PM (View in your time zone: bit.ly/JungtoDharma2222)
- Section 3: LA Tue. 10 AM (View in your time zone: bit.ly/JungtoDharma2223)
- Section 4: LA Tue. 8 PM (View in your time zone: bit.ly/JungtoDharma2224)
- Section 5: Berlin Tue. 8 PM (View in your time zone: bit.ly/JungtoDharma2225)
- Section 6: Seoul Tue. 8 PM (View in your time zone: bit.ly/JungtoDharma2226)
- Section 7: Sydney Tue. 8 PM (View in your time zone: bit.ly/JungtoDharma2227)
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