ONLINE COURSE
Jungto Dharma School
- Introduction to Buddhism I -
Bring the Buddha’s Wisdom into Your Daily Life
Jungto Dharma School
In Jungto Dharma School, you will 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 22-week pilot 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
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
[Via 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.
[Via Weekly Practice Exercise] Students will be given a task each week that encourages them to apply the Buddha’s wisdom to their daily lives.
Course Overview
| Period | Lesson Title |
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| Week1 | Orientation |
| Week2 | What is Buddhism? - Buddhism as Practice |
| Week3 | What Is Buddhism? - Teachings on Enlightenment |
| Week4 | The Goal of Buddhism: Nirvana & Liberation |
| Week5 | Seminar I - The Buddhist Perspective on the Environment & the Formal Monastic Meal |
| Week6 | The Four Noble Truths & The Law of Causality |
| Week7 | The Middle Way & The Eightfold Path |
| Week8 | The Law of Dependent Origination & The Twelve Links of Dependent Origination |
| Week9 | Seminar II - What Is Sharing? |
| Week10 | Live Q & A with Ven. Pomnyun Sunim |
| Week11 | The Three Jewels (the Buddha/the Dharma/the Sangha) |
| Week12 | The Three Refuges & The Six Principles of Harmony |
| Week13 | No Everlasting Abiding Dharma Vs. The Five Precepts |
| Week14 | The Meaning of the Five Precepts in Modern Society |
| Week15 | Seminar III - Peace & Harmony |
| Week16 | Chamhoe(Repentance) & The Real Meaning of Prayer |
| Week17 | Current Social Problems & The Tasks of Buddhism |
| Week18 | A Life of Happiness & Freedom I |
| Week19 | A Life of Happiness & Freedom II |
| Week20 | Vision of Jungto Society (JTS & Decision Making System) |
| Week21 | Live Q & A with Ven. Pomnyun Sunim |
| Week22 | Completion Ceremony |
Pre-register For the Course
22-Week Online Course
Registration for the session starting on March 22 is now closed. Next session is scheduled to start in September, 2022. Please leave your email address and we will contact you when the registration is open, which will be most likely in early August.
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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: New York Tue. 10 AM (View in your time zone: bit.ly/JungtoDharma1)
- Section 2: New York. Tue. 8 PM (View in your time zone: bit.ly/JungtoDharma2)
- Section 3: Los Angeles. Tue. 10 AM (View in your time zone: bit.ly/JungtoDharma3)
- Section 4: Los Angeles.Tue. 8 PM (View in your time zone: bit.ly/JungtoDharma4)
- Section 5: Berlin Tue. 8 PM (View in your time zone: bit.ly/JungtoDharma5)
- Section 6: Seoul Tue. 8 PM (View in your time zone: bit.ly/JungtoDharma6)
Section 7: Sydney Tue. 8 PM (View in your time zone: bit.ly/JungtoDharma7)
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