1000-Day Practice
“Practice is the process of getting to know who you are by closely observing yourself here and now.”
– Ven. Pomnyun Sunim
What is Practice?
The goal of practice is to change your inner self and has nothing to do with increasing your power or ability. It is about letting go of any negative responses that arise in you, such as insecurity, anxiety, worries, sadness, distress, emptiness, stress, anger, frustration, hate, and resentment. It is possible for everyone to lead a relaxed and easy-going life. That is why we say, “everyone is a Buddha” and “everyone can be happy.” Anyone can do it, but it is not easy. Read More →Â
how it works
40-Minute Daily Practice
Every morning, Jungto practitioners practice for 40 minutes to 1 hour in their own space, at their own pace. While doing the 108 bows, we reflect on the previous day and repent any actions, words, or thoughts that go against the five precepts, resolving not to do them again. During meditation, we focus on here and now in order to free ourselves from negative thoughts and emotions. The daily sutra reading helps us attain wisdom. After practice, we share what we felt or realized with fellow practitioners.
PRINCIPLES
Practice, Donate, and Volunteer
We believe that true happiness comes from helping others. While you engage in 1000-Day Practice, you are encouraged to donate at least one dollar a day and do one good deed a day. Together, we can make the world a better place to live.
Hear from Fellow Practitioners
For the first time in my life I’ve been able to “be” or “act” responsibly instead of “react” in a way that negatively impacts me or other people. I try hard to be a “Practitioner who conveys happiness.” I would like to practice with other people more than just once a week. The Sunday Meditation with Sunim” is very well laid out, practical, and helpful to deepening my practice. I’m very grateful for the opportunity to participate.
Jared Heelis - Utah, U.S.
One of the things that first drew me toward Sunim and Jungto is that there isn’t any dogma. I like how it’s simply a philosophical construct one can practice to reduce one’s suffering. Recently I’ve also been partaking in Sunim’s Sunday meditation sessions. It’s been great to get guidance from Sunim and to have the opportunity to meditate with him virtually. It’s also cool to be meditating with 4,000 other people at the same time.
Sean Mayo - Minnesota, U.S.
I find myself trying to concentrate on my breath during the day at times occasionally now and have definitely learnt a lot from it so it’s a great foundation I can hopefully build on and continue. I'm really grateful to Pomnyun Sunim, translator Jason but also the many utterly amazing people who have helped organize this and the sharing sessions etc. There are so many people working so hard to help others like me. Thank you.
Kevin O'Sullivan - Dublin, Ireland.
The 1000-Day Practice has already helped me. It has started to build up discipline, change my bad habits, and has reduced my stress. I have started to make my day a little bit easy, not become too attached to outcomes, and learn the art of letting go. These changes have reduced the imagined burdens I used to carry on my shoulders and have lightened my load. I have become more energetic and happier. These positive attributes have carried on to my work bringing a marked improvement in productivity and impact.
Chetan Raj - Washington State, U.S.
Jungto programs have all been VERY helpful to me during Covid19. In the sharing group, the thing I have heard over and over is, "I hope this continues even longer," or "I hope these will be available to use for everyday practice after the 7 weeks is done," and I agree with those sentiments. It's really nice having an anchor point of peace, sharing and fellowship, an online Sangha, in troubling times such as Covid19.
Curtis Jordan - Maryland, U.S.
On January 3, 2021, I participated in the 1000-Day Practice Opening Ceremony and became a new member of a 1000-day practice group. I was touched by the Pomnyun Sunim’s instructions and the immediate answers to the questions of the attendees. I really needed the advice of Pomnyun Sunim that I needed to take things lightheartedly instead of taking them too seriously. I fully agree with the saying that the first goal is to be free and happy, and then the next thing is to help others.
Christopher Benum - Washington State, U.S.
TAKE A PEEK
Daily Practice Sequence
Estimated Time Required : 40 minutesÂ
01
Words for Practice
Read out loud the first and second sections of the Jungto Practice Manual: Vows to the Threefold Refuge and Words for Practice.
02
Chamhoe and 108 Bows
Keeping the meaning of Chamhoe (Repentance) and your aspiration in mind, perform each bow while reflecting upon and repenting for your past actions.
03
Meditation
Meditate for 10 minutes to calm your mind. Close your eyes and straighten your back. Observe the breath as you inhale and exhale.
04
Today’s Sutra
Read Today’s Sutra to attain wisdom. A piece of reading material will be provided for your daily mindfulness.
05
Aspiration
Read Vows of the Jungto Practitioner, Objectives of the 10th 1000-Day Practice, and the Four Great Vows.
06
Sharing
Recognize your state of mind during today’s practice. Leave a short note of how you feel in your online group room.
Join Live Dharma Talk Series by Ven. Pomnyun Sunim. You can ask him a question or listen to the conversation as part of the audience.
Jungto Society is a community of Buddhist practitioners who seek to free themselves of suffering in their daily lives and to make the world a better place.