The group\u2019s efforts did not go without challenges. The team\u2019s excitement turned to huge disappointment when, despite nine registrations, no attendees joined one session of Happiness 101. However, this became a powerful lesson. \u201cThe experience reminded us to focus on the process,\u201d said Kim Jin-sook. \u201cThe act of coming together and preparing as a team is where the real value lies.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
For Kwak Yoon-kyung, a surprising success came from reaching out to a well-known Nepalese figure via social media. \u201cWhen he agreed to attend, it was an incredible moment,\u201d she said, illustrating how modern tools can bridge cultural gaps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The group\u2019s efforts did not go without challenges. The team\u2019s excitement turned to huge disappointment when, despite nine registrations, no attendees joined one session of Happiness 101. However, this became a powerful lesson. \u201cThe experience reminded us to focus on the process,\u201d said Kim Jin-sook. \u201cThe act of coming together and preparing as a team is where the real value lies.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Though not every attempt yielded immediate results, each experience was a step forward. Lee Mi-hwa, reflecting on her first-time participation, noted, \u201cWe\u2019re planting seeds. Even if they don\u2019t join right away, our efforts to share meaningful resources will resonate over time.\u201d One highlight for Lee was meeting participants from diverse backgrounds, such as visitors from the Philippines who expressed gratitude for Ven. Pomnyun Sunim\u2019s humanitarian work in the Philippines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For Kwak Yoon-kyung, a surprising success came from reaching out to a well-known Nepalese figure via social media. \u201cWhen he agreed to attend, it was an incredible moment,\u201d she said, illustrating how modern tools can bridge cultural gaps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The group\u2019s efforts did not go without challenges. The team\u2019s excitement turned to huge disappointment when, despite nine registrations, no attendees joined one session of Happiness 101. However, this became a powerful lesson. \u201cThe experience reminded us to focus on the process,\u201d said Kim Jin-sook. \u201cThe act of coming together and preparing as a team is where the real value lies.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Even those with minimal English proficiency found ways to connect. Hwang In-nam emphasized that language was secondary to intention. \u201cIt\u2019s about conveying sincerity and a sense of happiness,\u201d he explained. His memorable interaction with a young Pakistani participant highlighted the universal appeal of the program. \u201cWe connected over shared questions about life and happiness,\u201d he said, underscoring the power of authentic dialogue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Though not every attempt yielded immediate results, each experience was a step forward. Lee Mi-hwa, reflecting on her first-time participation, noted, \u201cWe\u2019re planting seeds. Even if they don\u2019t join right away, our efforts to share meaningful resources will resonate over time.\u201d One highlight for Lee was meeting participants from diverse backgrounds, such as visitors from the Philippines who expressed gratitude for Ven. Pomnyun Sunim\u2019s humanitarian work in the Philippines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For Kwak Yoon-kyung, a surprising success came from reaching out to a well-known Nepalese figure via social media. \u201cWhen he agreed to attend, it was an incredible moment,\u201d she said, illustrating how modern tools can bridge cultural gaps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The group\u2019s efforts did not go without challenges. The team\u2019s excitement turned to huge disappointment when, despite nine registrations, no attendees joined one session of Happiness 101. However, this became a powerful lesson. \u201cThe experience reminded us to focus on the process,\u201d said Kim Jin-sook. \u201cThe act of coming together and preparing as a team is where the real value lies.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Even those with minimal English proficiency found ways to connect. Hwang In-nam emphasized that language was secondary to intention. \u201cIt\u2019s about conveying sincerity and a sense of happiness,\u201d he explained. His memorable interaction with a young Pakistani participant highlighted the universal appeal of the program. \u201cWe connected over shared questions about life and happiness,\u201d he said, underscoring the power of authentic dialogue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Though not every attempt yielded immediate results, each experience was a step forward. Lee Mi-hwa, reflecting on her first-time participation, noted, \u201cWe\u2019re planting seeds. Even if they don\u2019t join right away, our efforts to share meaningful resources will resonate over time.\u201d One highlight for Lee was meeting participants from diverse backgrounds, such as visitors from the Philippines who expressed gratitude for Ven. Pomnyun Sunim\u2019s humanitarian work in the Philippines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For Kwak Yoon-kyung, a surprising success came from reaching out to a well-known Nepalese figure via social media. \u201cWhen he agreed to attend, it was an incredible moment,\u201d she said, illustrating how modern tools can bridge cultural gaps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The group\u2019s efforts did not go without challenges. The team\u2019s excitement turned to huge disappointment when, despite nine registrations, no attendees joined one session of Happiness 101. However, this became a powerful lesson. \u201cThe experience reminded us to focus on the process,\u201d said Kim Jin-sook. \u201cThe act of coming together and preparing as a team is where the real value lies.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Kim Song-ju shared a creative approach she developed to work through people\u2019s resistance: instead of leading with religious questions, she would share postcards with inspiring messages. \"We'd simply say, 'Would you like to read something beautiful?' We gave out all the postcards like that.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Even those with minimal English proficiency found ways to connect. Hwang In-nam emphasized that language was secondary to intention. \u201cIt\u2019s about conveying sincerity and a sense of happiness,\u201d he explained. His memorable interaction with a young Pakistani participant highlighted the universal appeal of the program. \u201cWe connected over shared questions about life and happiness,\u201d he said, underscoring the power of authentic dialogue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Though not every attempt yielded immediate results, each experience was a step forward. Lee Mi-hwa, reflecting on her first-time participation, noted, \u201cWe\u2019re planting seeds. Even if they don\u2019t join right away, our efforts to share meaningful resources will resonate over time.\u201d One highlight for Lee was meeting participants from diverse backgrounds, such as visitors from the Philippines who expressed gratitude for Ven. Pomnyun Sunim\u2019s humanitarian work in the Philippines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For Kwak Yoon-kyung, a surprising success came from reaching out to a well-known Nepalese figure via social media. \u201cWhen he agreed to attend, it was an incredible moment,\u201d she said, illustrating how modern tools can bridge cultural gaps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The group\u2019s efforts did not go without challenges. The team\u2019s excitement turned to huge disappointment when, despite nine registrations, no attendees joined one session of Happiness 101. However, this became a powerful lesson. \u201cThe experience reminded us to focus on the process,\u201d said Kim Jin-sook. \u201cThe act of coming together and preparing as a team is where the real value lies.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The weight of the language barrier was felt from the moment they set out to advertise the program and encourage people to sign up on the streets. Kim Jin-sook recalled their efforts in bustling areas such as Jogyesa and Bongunsa, handing out flyers and striking up conversations. \u201cAt first, it was nerve-wracking,\u201d she said. \u201cBut soon, we learned to approach people with sincerity and engage them in meaningful discussions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kim Song-ju shared a creative approach she developed to work through people\u2019s resistance: instead of leading with religious questions, she would share postcards with inspiring messages. \"We'd simply say, 'Would you like to read something beautiful?' We gave out all the postcards like that.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Even those with minimal English proficiency found ways to connect. Hwang In-nam emphasized that language was secondary to intention. \u201cIt\u2019s about conveying sincerity and a sense of happiness,\u201d he explained. His memorable interaction with a young Pakistani participant highlighted the universal appeal of the program. \u201cWe connected over shared questions about life and happiness,\u201d he said, underscoring the power of authentic dialogue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Though not every attempt yielded immediate results, each experience was a step forward. Lee Mi-hwa, reflecting on her first-time participation, noted, \u201cWe\u2019re planting seeds. Even if they don\u2019t join right away, our efforts to share meaningful resources will resonate over time.\u201d One highlight for Lee was meeting participants from diverse backgrounds, such as visitors from the Philippines who expressed gratitude for Ven. Pomnyun Sunim\u2019s humanitarian work in the Philippines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For Kwak Yoon-kyung, a surprising success came from reaching out to a well-known Nepalese figure via social media. \u201cWhen he agreed to attend, it was an incredible moment,\u201d she said, illustrating how modern tools can bridge cultural gaps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The group\u2019s efforts did not go without challenges. The team\u2019s excitement turned to huge disappointment when, despite nine registrations, no attendees joined one session of Happiness 101. However, this became a powerful lesson. \u201cThe experience reminded us to focus on the process,\u201d said Kim Jin-sook. \u201cThe act of coming together and preparing as a team is where the real value lies.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The idea of hosting a program in English initially seemed daunting to group leader Huh In-sook. \u201cI\u2019m not a native English speaker,\u201d she emphasized. However, with encouragement from fellow members and their unwavering commitment to the cause, the group embraced the challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The weight of the language barrier was felt from the moment they set out to advertise the program and encourage people to sign up on the streets. Kim Jin-sook recalled their efforts in bustling areas such as Jogyesa and Bongunsa, handing out flyers and striking up conversations. \u201cAt first, it was nerve-wracking,\u201d she said. \u201cBut soon, we learned to approach people with sincerity and engage them in meaningful discussions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kim Song-ju shared a creative approach she developed to work through people\u2019s resistance: instead of leading with religious questions, she would share postcards with inspiring messages. \"We'd simply say, 'Would you like to read something beautiful?' We gave out all the postcards like that.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Even those with minimal English proficiency found ways to connect. Hwang In-nam emphasized that language was secondary to intention. \u201cIt\u2019s about conveying sincerity and a sense of happiness,\u201d he explained. His memorable interaction with a young Pakistani participant highlighted the universal appeal of the program. \u201cWe connected over shared questions about life and happiness,\u201d he said, underscoring the power of authentic dialogue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Though not every attempt yielded immediate results, each experience was a step forward. Lee Mi-hwa, reflecting on her first-time participation, noted, \u201cWe\u2019re planting seeds. Even if they don\u2019t join right away, our efforts to share meaningful resources will resonate over time.\u201d One highlight for Lee was meeting participants from diverse backgrounds, such as visitors from the Philippines who expressed gratitude for Ven. Pomnyun Sunim\u2019s humanitarian work in the Philippines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For Kwak Yoon-kyung, a surprising success came from reaching out to a well-known Nepalese figure via social media. \u201cWhen he agreed to attend, it was an incredible moment,\u201d she said, illustrating how modern tools can bridge cultural gaps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The group\u2019s efforts did not go without challenges. The team\u2019s excitement turned to huge disappointment when, despite nine registrations, no attendees joined one session of Happiness 101. However, this became a powerful lesson. \u201cThe experience reminded us to focus on the process,\u201d said Kim Jin-sook. \u201cThe act of coming together and preparing as a team is where the real value lies.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Jungto International practitioners from the Seoul 2 Group is embodying the bodhisattva spirit by reaching out to people of diverse backgrounds to spread true happiness and freedom. These practitioners, many of whom are not fluent in English, have taken on the challenge of connecting non-Koreans to Happiness 101, a pilot program designed to introduce English speakers to the teachings of the Buddha with minimal religious elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The idea of hosting a program in English initially seemed daunting to group leader Huh In-sook. \u201cI\u2019m not a native English speaker,\u201d she emphasized. However, with encouragement from fellow members and their unwavering commitment to the cause, the group embraced the challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The weight of the language barrier was felt from the moment they set out to advertise the program and encourage people to sign up on the streets. Kim Jin-sook recalled their efforts in bustling areas such as Jogyesa and Bongunsa, handing out flyers and striking up conversations. \u201cAt first, it was nerve-wracking,\u201d she said. \u201cBut soon, we learned to approach people with sincerity and engage them in meaningful discussions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kim Song-ju shared a creative approach she developed to work through people\u2019s resistance: instead of leading with religious questions, she would share postcards with inspiring messages. \"We'd simply say, 'Would you like to read something beautiful?' We gave out all the postcards like that.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Even those with minimal English proficiency found ways to connect. Hwang In-nam emphasized that language was secondary to intention. \u201cIt\u2019s about conveying sincerity and a sense of happiness,\u201d he explained. His memorable interaction with a young Pakistani participant highlighted the universal appeal of the program. \u201cWe connected over shared questions about life and happiness,\u201d he said, underscoring the power of authentic dialogue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Though not every attempt yielded immediate results, each experience was a step forward. Lee Mi-hwa, reflecting on her first-time participation, noted, \u201cWe\u2019re planting seeds. Even if they don\u2019t join right away, our efforts to share meaningful resources will resonate over time.\u201d One highlight for Lee was meeting participants from diverse backgrounds, such as visitors from the Philippines who expressed gratitude for Ven. Pomnyun Sunim\u2019s humanitarian work in the Philippines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For Kwak Yoon-kyung, a surprising success came from reaching out to a well-known Nepalese figure via social media. \u201cWhen he agreed to attend, it was an incredible moment,\u201d she said, illustrating how modern tools can bridge cultural gaps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The group\u2019s efforts did not go without challenges. The team\u2019s excitement turned to huge disappointment when, despite nine registrations, no attendees joined one session of Happiness 101. However, this became a powerful lesson. \u201cThe experience reminded us to focus on the process,\u201d said Kim Jin-sook. \u201cThe act of coming together and preparing as a team is where the real value lies.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Jungto International practitioners from the Seoul 2 Group is embodying the bodhisattva spirit by reaching out to people of diverse backgrounds to spread true happiness and freedom. These practitioners, many of whom are not fluent in English, have taken on the challenge of connecting non-Koreans to Happiness 101, a pilot program designed to introduce English speakers to the teachings of the Buddha with minimal religious elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The idea of hosting a program in English initially seemed daunting to group leader Huh In-sook. \u201cI\u2019m not a native English speaker,\u201d she emphasized. However, with encouragement from fellow members and their unwavering commitment to the cause, the group embraced the challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The weight of the language barrier was felt from the moment they set out to advertise the program and encourage people to sign up on the streets. Kim Jin-sook recalled their efforts in bustling areas such as Jogyesa and Bongunsa, handing out flyers and striking up conversations. \u201cAt first, it was nerve-wracking,\u201d she said. \u201cBut soon, we learned to approach people with sincerity and engage them in meaningful discussions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kim Song-ju shared a creative approach she developed to work through people\u2019s resistance: instead of leading with religious questions, she would share postcards with inspiring messages. \"We'd simply say, 'Would you like to read something beautiful?' We gave out all the postcards like that.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Even those with minimal English proficiency found ways to connect. Hwang In-nam emphasized that language was secondary to intention. \u201cIt\u2019s about conveying sincerity and a sense of happiness,\u201d he explained. His memorable interaction with a young Pakistani participant highlighted the universal appeal of the program. \u201cWe connected over shared questions about life and happiness,\u201d he said, underscoring the power of authentic dialogue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Though not every attempt yielded immediate results, each experience was a step forward. Lee Mi-hwa, reflecting on her first-time participation, noted, \u201cWe\u2019re planting seeds. Even if they don\u2019t join right away, our efforts to share meaningful resources will resonate over time.\u201d One highlight for Lee was meeting participants from diverse backgrounds, such as visitors from the Philippines who expressed gratitude for Ven. Pomnyun Sunim\u2019s humanitarian work in the Philippines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For Kwak Yoon-kyung, a surprising success came from reaching out to a well-known Nepalese figure via social media. \u201cWhen he agreed to attend, it was an incredible moment,\u201d she said, illustrating how modern tools can bridge cultural gaps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The group\u2019s efforts did not go without challenges. The team\u2019s excitement turned to huge disappointment when, despite nine registrations, no attendees joined one session of Happiness 101. However, this became a powerful lesson. \u201cThe experience reminded us to focus on the process,\u201d said Kim Jin-sook. \u201cThe act of coming together and preparing as a team is where the real value lies.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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