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 32-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
Course Features
Self-Paced Learning
Before each weekly online meeting, listen to the assigned Dharma talks and review and complete the Course Workbook.
Weekly Online Meeting
Meet with your group members and facilitators online for 70 minutes. Each group will consist of 5-8 students and 2 facilitators.
Daily Practice Exercise
Each week, you'll receive a task to apply wisdom in your daily life. Spend 5 minutes reflecting on a given topic and share your thoughts with group members on the Jungto Online Education Platform.
Course Description
Understand the Buddha’s Core Teachings
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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 in a 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 | Seminar I - What Is Sharing? |
| Week 4 | What Is Buddhism? - Teachings on Enlightenment |
| Week 5 | The Goal of Buddhism: Nirvana and Liberation |
| Week 6 | The Four Noble Truths and the Law of Causality |
| Week 7 | Seminar II - The Buddhist Perspective on the Environment and the Formal Monastic Meal |
| Dharma Q&A I with Ven. Pomnyun Sunim | |
| Week 8 | The Middle Way and the Eightfold Path |
| Week 9 | The Law of Dependent Origination and the Twelve Links of Dependent Origination |
| 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 Precepts |
| Week 13 | Seminar III - Peace and Harmony |
| Dharma Q&A II with Ven. Pomnyun Sunim | |
| Week 14 | The Meaning of the Five Precepts in Modern Society |
| Week 15 | Current Social Problems and the Tasks of Buddhism |
| Christmas Break | |
| Week 16 | Seminar IV - Vision of Jungto Society |
| Week 17 | Chamhoe (Repentance) and the Real Meaning of Prayer |
| Week 18 | A Life of Happiness and Freedom I |
| Week 19 | A Life of Happiness and Freedom II |
| Week 20 | Completiion 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.
Gordon
Join our upcoming Introduction to Buddhism I course in September 2023. Limited seats available on a first-come, first-served basis. Register now with a USD $150 fee to secure your spot. Cancellations made before the course starts are eligible for a full refund. Click the register button to fill out the form and reserve your place.
Once you’ve registered, we’ll be in touch with you to confirm your spot and provide further details.
Thank you for your interest in Jungto Dharma School!
Registration for the session starting on April 4, 2023 is closed now.
We will post pre-registration form for September, 2023 on our website soon. Stay tuned!!
Thank you,
Jungto Society
Contact us: dharmaschool@jungtosociety.org
* The registration is scheduled to close on Tuesday, March 21, or when the number of applicants who completed payment reaches our capacity, whichever comes first.
* Refund Policy: If you cancel on or before March 27, 2023, you will receive a full refund of your registration fee.
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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, Thu. 10 AM (View in your time zone: bit.ly/JungtoDharma23111)
Section 2: New York, Thu. 8 PM (View in your time zone: bit.ly/JungtoDharma2312)
Section 3: Los Angeles, Thu. 10 AM (View in your time zone: bit.ly/JungtoDharma2313)
Section 4: Los Angeles, Thu. 8 PM (View in your time zone: bit.ly/JungtoDharma2314)
Section 5: Berlin, Thu. 8 PM (View in your time zone: bit.ly/JungtoDharma2315)
Section 6: Seoul, Thu. 8 PM (View in your time zone: bit.ly/JungtoDharma2316)
Section 7: Sydney, Thu. 8 PM (View in your time zone: bit.ly/JungtoDharma2317)
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