“Practice is the process of getting to know who you are by closely observing yourself here and now.”
– Ven. Pomnyun Sunim
MEANING
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, โeveryone is a Buddhaโ and โeveryone can be happy.โ Anyone can do it, but it is not easy.ย Read More โย
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.ย After practice, we share what we felt or realized with fellow practitioners.
THe purpose
Why 1,000 Days?
Dedicated to individual happiness and the realization of Jungto, the members of Jungto Society began 10,000-Day Practice in March 1993. With the belief that oneโs karma can be changed if 3 years (appx. 1,000 Days) are devoted and one society can be changed if 30 years are dedicated, thousands of practitioners have joined 1000-Day Practice to make their lives freer and this world happier.
Regardless of religion, gender, and nationality, anyone who pursues true happiness and freedom can join 1000-Day Practice. If this is your first time for practice, you can get started by joining us on any upcoming opening ceremony.
* The opening ceremonies are held every 100 days, via Zoom.
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
The 1000-Day Practice is helping me to improve my emotional, spiritual and mental state. As with any new concept, it is hard to grasp at first, but with determination, and diligence, I am beginning to reap many personal benefits from it. My mental afflictions are shifting to a new perspective, accompanied by a decrease in worries and an increase in calmness. My relationship with my wife and my family has improved. I'm less impulsive, more observant and less drawn to self-defeating behaviors and habits. There is no easy path, and it requires me to reflect on myself a lot, but it is worth it since it seems to lead to a happier outlook on life.
Rafael Picorelli - Danbury Ct, USA
One of the things that first drew me toward Sunim and Jungto is that there isnโt any dogma. I like how itโs simply a philosophical construct one can practice to reduce oneโs suffering. Recently Iโve also been partaking in Sunimโs Sunday meditation sessions. Itโs been great to get guidance from Sunim and to have the opportunity to meditate with him virtually. Itโs 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 itโs 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 Sunimโs 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 Morning Practice
Estimated Time : 40 minutesย
STEP 1
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.
STEP 2
Meditation
Meditate for 10 minutes to calm your mind. Close your eyes and straighten your back. Observe the breath as you inhale and exhale.
STEP 3
Daily Sutra
Read Today’s Sutra to attain wisdom. A piece of reading material will be provided for your daily mindfulness.
STEP 4
Log Your Progress (Sharing)
Recognize your state of mind during todayโs practice. Leave a short note of how you feel in your online group room.
Opening Schedule
Upcoming:ย July 2, 2023
You can get started on any opening ceremony day for your 100-day practice challenge.
This is a 100% self-paced, self-managed program supported by our community facilitators.
This is a 100% self-paced, self-managed program supported by our community facilitators.
Are you ready to make
your life freer and happier?
Join 10,000+ practitioners from all around the world. Regardless of religion, gender, and nationality, anyone who pursues happiness and freedom can join 1000-Day Practice.
Choose any opening ceremony day, and do not hesitate to ask any questions to your group facilitator.
If you are new to Jungto, you can also ask any questions or request an invitation via the Contact Us page.
If you are new to Jungto, you can also ask any questions or request an invitation via the Contact Us page.
THE NEXT 100-Day Starts on
July 2, 2023
