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One of the female leaders attending this learning experience was Venerable Krisha Goutomi Bhikkhuni, who is a member of the modern wave of female monasticism in Bangladesh. Ven. Krisha Goutomi resides at Sanjibani Meditation Centre, a small monastery in the Chittagong Hill Tracts region of Bangladesh that is home to 11 indigenous ethnic groups, the majority of whom practice Theravada Buddhism. For decades, the region has been plagued by conflict and oppression, amid tensions with Bangladesh\u2019s Muslim-majority population, with minority communities reporting widespread persecution by the government and the security forces stationed in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25b6\ufe0f Published by BDG on August 10, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From 13\u201320 June, 19 Buddhist leaders from nine countries and territories in Asia\u2014Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam\u2014gathered in a warm and welcoming atmosphere of kalyana-mitrata<\/em>* to practice, to learn, and to connect; to exchange ideas, to inspire, and to be inspired. BDG was privileged to join this unique assembly of monastic and lay practitioners, leaders and activists, to share a Dharmic journey that combined elements of study, experiential workshops, and field trips, with the discipline and commitment of a traditional Buddhist retreat.**<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the female leaders attending this learning experience was Venerable Krisha Goutomi Bhikkhuni, who is a member of the modern wave of female monasticism in Bangladesh. Ven. Krisha Goutomi resides at Sanjibani Meditation Centre, a small monastery in the Chittagong Hill Tracts region of Bangladesh that is home to 11 indigenous ethnic groups, the majority of whom practice Theravada Buddhism. For decades, the region has been plagued by conflict and oppression, amid tensions with Bangladesh\u2019s Muslim-majority population, with minority communities reporting widespread persecution by the government and the security forces stationed in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25b6\ufe0f Published by BDG on August 10, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From 13\u201320 June, 19 Buddhist leaders from nine countries and territories in Asia\u2014Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam\u2014gathered in a warm and welcoming atmosphere of kalyana-mitrata<\/em>* to practice, to learn, and to connect; to exchange ideas, to inspire, and to be inspired. BDG was privileged to join this unique assembly of monastic and lay practitioners, leaders and activists, to share a Dharmic journey that combined elements of study, experiential workshops, and field trips, with the discipline and commitment of a traditional Buddhist retreat.**<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the female leaders attending this learning experience was Venerable Krisha Goutomi Bhikkhuni, who is a member of the modern wave of female monasticism in Bangladesh. Ven. Krisha Goutomi resides at Sanjibani Meditation Centre, a small monastery in the Chittagong Hill Tracts region of Bangladesh that is home to 11 indigenous ethnic groups, the majority of whom practice Theravada Buddhism. For decades, the region has been plagued by conflict and oppression, amid tensions with Bangladesh\u2019s Muslim-majority population, with minority communities reporting widespread persecution by the government and the security forces stationed in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25b6\ufe0f Published by BDG on August 10, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From 13\u201320 June, 19 Buddhist leaders from nine countries and territories in Asia\u2014Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam\u2014gathered in a warm and welcoming atmosphere of kalyana-mitrata<\/em>* to practice, to learn, and to connect; to exchange ideas, to inspire, and to be inspired. BDG was privileged to join this unique assembly of monastic and lay practitioners, leaders and activists, to share a Dharmic journey that combined elements of study, experiential workshops, and field trips, with the discipline and commitment of a traditional Buddhist retreat.**<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the female leaders attending this learning experience was Venerable Krisha Goutomi Bhikkhuni, who is a member of the modern wave of female monasticism in Bangladesh. Ven. Krisha Goutomi resides at Sanjibani Meditation Centre, a small monastery in the Chittagong Hill Tracts region of Bangladesh that is home to 11 indigenous ethnic groups, the majority of whom practice Theravada Buddhism. For decades, the region has been plagued by conflict and oppression, amid tensions with Bangladesh\u2019s Muslim-majority population, with minority communities reporting widespread persecution by the government and the security forces stationed in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25b6\ufe0f Published by BDG on August 10, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jungto Society, the international Buddhist community founded by the revered Korean Dharma master and social activist Venerable Pomnyun Sunim (\ubc95\ub95c\uc2a4\ub2d8), hosted an intensive eight-day study trip in South Korea in June for young leaders and activists affiliated with the International Network of Engaged Buddhists (INEB).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
From 13\u201320 June, 19 Buddhist leaders from nine countries and territories in Asia\u2014Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam\u2014gathered in a warm and welcoming atmosphere of kalyana-mitrata<\/em>* to practice, to learn, and to connect; to exchange ideas, to inspire, and to be inspired. BDG was privileged to join this unique assembly of monastic and lay practitioners, leaders and activists, to share a Dharmic journey that combined elements of study, experiential workshops, and field trips, with the discipline and commitment of a traditional Buddhist retreat.**<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the female leaders attending this learning experience was Venerable Krisha Goutomi Bhikkhuni, who is a member of the modern wave of female monasticism in Bangladesh. Ven. Krisha Goutomi resides at Sanjibani Meditation Centre, a small monastery in the Chittagong Hill Tracts region of Bangladesh that is home to 11 indigenous ethnic groups, the majority of whom practice Theravada Buddhism. For decades, the region has been plagued by conflict and oppression, amid tensions with Bangladesh\u2019s Muslim-majority population, with minority communities reporting widespread persecution by the government and the security forces stationed in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25b6\ufe0f Published by BDG on August 10, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n","post_title":"How Can We Achieve Peace on the Korean Peninsula?","post_excerpt":"The Korean Seon (Zen) master Venerable Pomnyun Sunim (\ubc95\ub95c\uc2a4\ub2d8) wears many hats: Buddhist monk, teacher, author, environmentalist, and social activist, to name a few. As a widely respected Dharma teacher and a tireless socially engaged activist in his native South Korea, Ven. Pomnyun Sunim has founded numerous Dharma-based organizations, initiatives, and projects that are active across the world. Among them, Jungto Society, a volunteer-based community founded on the Buddhist teachings and expressing equality, simple living, and sustainability, is dedicated to addressing modern social issues that lead to suffering, including environmental degradation, poverty, and conflict.\n\nThe following article shared by Jungto Society is part of a series of highlights from Ven. Pomnyun Sunim\u2019s writings, teachings, public talks, and regular live-streamed Dharma Q+A sessions, which are accessible across the globe.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"how-can-we-achieve-peace-on-the-korean-peninsula","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-08-14 10:11:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-08-14 15:11:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16438","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":16432,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2023-08-13 15:17:40","post_date_gmt":"2023-08-13 20:17:40","post_content":"\n
Jungto Society, the international Buddhist community founded by the revered Korean Dharma master and social activist Venerable Pomnyun Sunim (\ubc95\ub95c\uc2a4\ub2d8), hosted an intensive eight-day study trip in South Korea in June for young leaders and activists affiliated with the International Network of Engaged Buddhists (INEB).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
From 13\u201320 June, 19 Buddhist leaders from nine countries and territories in Asia\u2014Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam\u2014gathered in a warm and welcoming atmosphere of kalyana-mitrata<\/em>* to practice, to learn, and to connect; to exchange ideas, to inspire, and to be inspired. BDG was privileged to join this unique assembly of monastic and lay practitioners, leaders and activists, to share a Dharmic journey that combined elements of study, experiential workshops, and field trips, with the discipline and commitment of a traditional Buddhist retreat.**<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the female leaders attending this learning experience was Venerable Krisha Goutomi Bhikkhuni, who is a member of the modern wave of female monasticism in Bangladesh. Ven. Krisha Goutomi resides at Sanjibani Meditation Centre, a small monastery in the Chittagong Hill Tracts region of Bangladesh that is home to 11 indigenous ethnic groups, the majority of whom practice Theravada Buddhism. For decades, the region has been plagued by conflict and oppression, amid tensions with Bangladesh\u2019s Muslim-majority population, with minority communities reporting widespread persecution by the government and the security forces stationed in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25b6\ufe0f Published by BDG on August 10, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n","post_title":"How Can We Achieve Peace on the Korean Peninsula?","post_excerpt":"The Korean Seon (Zen) master Venerable Pomnyun Sunim (\ubc95\ub95c\uc2a4\ub2d8) wears many hats: Buddhist monk, teacher, author, environmentalist, and social activist, to name a few. As a widely respected Dharma teacher and a tireless socially engaged activist in his native South Korea, Ven. Pomnyun Sunim has founded numerous Dharma-based organizations, initiatives, and projects that are active across the world. Among them, Jungto Society, a volunteer-based community founded on the Buddhist teachings and expressing equality, simple living, and sustainability, is dedicated to addressing modern social issues that lead to suffering, including environmental degradation, poverty, and conflict.\n\nThe following article shared by Jungto Society is part of a series of highlights from Ven. Pomnyun Sunim\u2019s writings, teachings, public talks, and regular live-streamed Dharma Q+A sessions, which are accessible across the globe.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"how-can-we-achieve-peace-on-the-korean-peninsula","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-08-14 10:11:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-08-14 15:11:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16438","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":16432,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2023-08-13 15:17:40","post_date_gmt":"2023-08-13 20:17:40","post_content":"\n
Jungto Society, the international Buddhist community founded by the revered Korean Dharma master and social activist Venerable Pomnyun Sunim (\ubc95\ub95c\uc2a4\ub2d8), hosted an intensive eight-day study trip in South Korea in June for young leaders and activists affiliated with the International Network of Engaged Buddhists (INEB).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
From 13\u201320 June, 19 Buddhist leaders from nine countries and territories in Asia\u2014Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam\u2014gathered in a warm and welcoming atmosphere of kalyana-mitrata<\/em>* to practice, to learn, and to connect; to exchange ideas, to inspire, and to be inspired. BDG was privileged to join this unique assembly of monastic and lay practitioners, leaders and activists, to share a Dharmic journey that combined elements of study, experiential workshops, and field trips, with the discipline and commitment of a traditional Buddhist retreat.**<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the female leaders attending this learning experience was Venerable Krisha Goutomi Bhikkhuni, who is a member of the modern wave of female monasticism in Bangladesh. Ven. Krisha Goutomi resides at Sanjibani Meditation Centre, a small monastery in the Chittagong Hill Tracts region of Bangladesh that is home to 11 indigenous ethnic groups, the majority of whom practice Theravada Buddhism. For decades, the region has been plagued by conflict and oppression, amid tensions with Bangladesh\u2019s Muslim-majority population, with minority communities reporting widespread persecution by the government and the security forces stationed in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25b6\ufe0f Published by BDG on August 10, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n","post_title":"How Can We Achieve Peace on the Korean Peninsula?","post_excerpt":"The Korean Seon (Zen) master Venerable Pomnyun Sunim (\ubc95\ub95c\uc2a4\ub2d8) wears many hats: Buddhist monk, teacher, author, environmentalist, and social activist, to name a few. As a widely respected Dharma teacher and a tireless socially engaged activist in his native South Korea, Ven. Pomnyun Sunim has founded numerous Dharma-based organizations, initiatives, and projects that are active across the world. Among them, Jungto Society, a volunteer-based community founded on the Buddhist teachings and expressing equality, simple living, and sustainability, is dedicated to addressing modern social issues that lead to suffering, including environmental degradation, poverty, and conflict.\n\nThe following article shared by Jungto Society is part of a series of highlights from Ven. Pomnyun Sunim\u2019s writings, teachings, public talks, and regular live-streamed Dharma Q+A sessions, which are accessible across the globe.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"how-can-we-achieve-peace-on-the-korean-peninsula","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-08-14 10:11:49","post_modified_gmt":"2023-08-14 15:11:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16438","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":16432,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2023-08-13 15:17:40","post_date_gmt":"2023-08-13 20:17:40","post_content":"\n
Jungto Society, the international Buddhist community founded by the revered Korean Dharma master and social activist Venerable Pomnyun Sunim (\ubc95\ub95c\uc2a4\ub2d8), hosted an intensive eight-day study trip in South Korea in June for young leaders and activists affiliated with the International Network of Engaged Buddhists (INEB).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
From 13\u201320 June, 19 Buddhist leaders from nine countries and territories in Asia\u2014Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam\u2014gathered in a warm and welcoming atmosphere of kalyana-mitrata<\/em>* to practice, to learn, and to connect; to exchange ideas, to inspire, and to be inspired. BDG was privileged to join this unique assembly of monastic and lay practitioners, leaders and activists, to share a Dharmic journey that combined elements of study, experiential workshops, and field trips, with the discipline and commitment of a traditional Buddhist retreat.**<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the female leaders attending this learning experience was Venerable Krisha Goutomi Bhikkhuni, who is a member of the modern wave of female monasticism in Bangladesh. Ven. Krisha Goutomi resides at Sanjibani Meditation Centre, a small monastery in the Chittagong Hill Tracts region of Bangladesh that is home to 11 indigenous ethnic groups, the majority of whom practice Theravada Buddhism. For decades, the region has been plagued by conflict and oppression, amid tensions with Bangladesh\u2019s Muslim-majority population, with minority communities reporting widespread persecution by the government and the security forces stationed in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25b6\ufe0f Published by BDG on August 10, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim: <\/strong>If North Korea were to collapse and South Korea were to merge with it, numerous social problems would arise. Unification would result in North Koreans becoming the second-largest population in a unified Korea. Looking at the reunification of Germany 30 years ago, despite their political proficiency, an income gap between Germans from the east and west persists. There were various side effects, but few Germans believe that not reunifying would have been a better option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25b6\ufe0f Published by BDG on August 1, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Q. When discussing reunification on the Korean Peninsula, it\u2019s likely that the problem of wealth disparity between the two Koreas will become significant, and negative issues such as jealousy, arrogance, and crime could come to the forefront. What kind of education should we provide to young people who display indifference or opposition toward reunification?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim: <\/strong>If North Korea were to collapse and South Korea were to merge with it, numerous social problems would arise. Unification would result in North Koreans becoming the second-largest population in a unified Korea. Looking at the reunification of Germany 30 years ago, despite their political proficiency, an income gap between Germans from the east and west persists. There were various side effects, but few Germans believe that not reunifying would have been a better option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25b6\ufe0f Published by BDG on August 1, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The following article shared by Jungto Society is part of a series of highlights from Ven. Pomnyun Sunim\u2019s writings, teachings, public talks, and regular live-streamed Dharma Q+A sessions, which are accessible across the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Q. When discussing reunification on the Korean Peninsula, it\u2019s likely that the problem of wealth disparity between the two Koreas will become significant, and negative issues such as jealousy, arrogance, and crime could come to the forefront. What kind of education should we provide to young people who display indifference or opposition toward reunification?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim: <\/strong>If North Korea were to collapse and South Korea were to merge with it, numerous social problems would arise. Unification would result in North Koreans becoming the second-largest population in a unified Korea. Looking at the reunification of Germany 30 years ago, despite their political proficiency, an income gap between Germans from the east and west persists. There were various side effects, but few Germans believe that not reunifying would have been a better option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25b6\ufe0f Published by BDG on August 1, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Korean Seon (Zen) master Venerable Pomnyun Sunim (\ubc95\ub95c\uc2a4\ub2d8) wears many hats: Buddhist monk, teacher, author, environmentalist, and social activist, to name a few. As a widely respected Dharma teacher and a tireless socially engaged activist in his native South Korea, Ven. Pomnyun Sunim has founded numerous Dharma-based organizations, initiatives, and projects that are active across the world. Among them, Jungto Society, a volunteer-based community founded on the Buddhist teachings and expressing equality, simple living, and sustainability, is dedicated to addressing modern social issues that lead to suffering, including environmental degradation, poverty, and conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The following article shared by Jungto Society is part of a series of highlights from Ven. Pomnyun Sunim\u2019s writings, teachings, public talks, and regular live-streamed Dharma Q+A sessions, which are accessible across the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Q. When discussing reunification on the Korean Peninsula, it\u2019s likely that the problem of wealth disparity between the two Koreas will become significant, and negative issues such as jealousy, arrogance, and crime could come to the forefront. What kind of education should we provide to young people who display indifference or opposition toward reunification?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim: <\/strong>If North Korea were to collapse and South Korea were to merge with it, numerous social problems would arise. Unification would result in North Koreans becoming the second-largest population in a unified Korea. Looking at the reunification of Germany 30 years ago, despite their political proficiency, an income gap between Germans from the east and west persists. There were various side effects, but few Germans believe that not reunifying would have been a better option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25b6\ufe0f Published by BDG on August 1, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Illustration by Maseol <\/p>\n","post_title":"Mother","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"mother","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-12-02 17:21:21","post_modified_gmt":"2023-12-02 22:21:21","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16459","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":16438,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2023-08-14 10:11:47","post_date_gmt":"2023-08-14 15:11:47","post_content":"\n
The Korean Seon (Zen) master Venerable Pomnyun Sunim (\ubc95\ub95c\uc2a4\ub2d8) wears many hats: Buddhist monk, teacher, author, environmentalist, and social activist, to name a few. As a widely respected Dharma teacher and a tireless socially engaged activist in his native South Korea, Ven. Pomnyun Sunim has founded numerous Dharma-based organizations, initiatives, and projects that are active across the world. Among them, Jungto Society, a volunteer-based community founded on the Buddhist teachings and expressing equality, simple living, and sustainability, is dedicated to addressing modern social issues that lead to suffering, including environmental degradation, poverty, and conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The following article shared by Jungto Society is part of a series of highlights from Ven. Pomnyun Sunim\u2019s writings, teachings, public talks, and regular live-streamed Dharma Q+A sessions, which are accessible across the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Q. When discussing reunification on the Korean Peninsula, it\u2019s likely that the problem of wealth disparity between the two Koreas will become significant, and negative issues such as jealousy, arrogance, and crime could come to the forefront. What kind of education should we provide to young people who display indifference or opposition toward reunification?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim: <\/strong>If North Korea were to collapse and South Korea were to merge with it, numerous social problems would arise. Unification would result in North Koreans becoming the second-largest population in a unified Korea. Looking at the reunification of Germany 30 years ago, despite their political proficiency, an income gap between Germans from the east and west persists. There were various side effects, but few Germans believe that not reunifying would have been a better option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25b6\ufe0f Published by BDG on August 1, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Illustration by Maseol <\/p>\n","post_title":"Mother","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"mother","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-12-02 17:21:21","post_modified_gmt":"2023-12-02 22:21:21","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16459","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":16438,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2023-08-14 10:11:47","post_date_gmt":"2023-08-14 15:11:47","post_content":"\n
The Korean Seon (Zen) master Venerable Pomnyun Sunim (\ubc95\ub95c\uc2a4\ub2d8) wears many hats: Buddhist monk, teacher, author, environmentalist, and social activist, to name a few. As a widely respected Dharma teacher and a tireless socially engaged activist in his native South Korea, Ven. Pomnyun Sunim has founded numerous Dharma-based organizations, initiatives, and projects that are active across the world. Among them, Jungto Society, a volunteer-based community founded on the Buddhist teachings and expressing equality, simple living, and sustainability, is dedicated to addressing modern social issues that lead to suffering, including environmental degradation, poverty, and conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The following article shared by Jungto Society is part of a series of highlights from Ven. Pomnyun Sunim\u2019s writings, teachings, public talks, and regular live-streamed Dharma Q+A sessions, which are accessible across the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Q. When discussing reunification on the Korean Peninsula, it\u2019s likely that the problem of wealth disparity between the two Koreas will become significant, and negative issues such as jealousy, arrogance, and crime could come to the forefront. What kind of education should we provide to young people who display indifference or opposition toward reunification?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim: <\/strong>If North Korea were to collapse and South Korea were to merge with it, numerous social problems would arise. Unification would result in North Koreans becoming the second-largest population in a unified Korea. Looking at the reunification of Germany 30 years ago, despite their political proficiency, an income gap between Germans from the east and west persists. There were various side effects, but few Germans believe that not reunifying would have been a better option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25b6\ufe0f Published by BDG on August 1, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A mother should let her son learn from his mistakes, including fixing them on his own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Illustration by Maseol <\/p>\n","post_title":"Mother","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"mother","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-12-02 17:21:21","post_modified_gmt":"2023-12-02 22:21:21","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16459","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":16438,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2023-08-14 10:11:47","post_date_gmt":"2023-08-14 15:11:47","post_content":"\n
The Korean Seon (Zen) master Venerable Pomnyun Sunim (\ubc95\ub95c\uc2a4\ub2d8) wears many hats: Buddhist monk, teacher, author, environmentalist, and social activist, to name a few. As a widely respected Dharma teacher and a tireless socially engaged activist in his native South Korea, Ven. Pomnyun Sunim has founded numerous Dharma-based organizations, initiatives, and projects that are active across the world. Among them, Jungto Society, a volunteer-based community founded on the Buddhist teachings and expressing equality, simple living, and sustainability, is dedicated to addressing modern social issues that lead to suffering, including environmental degradation, poverty, and conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The following article shared by Jungto Society is part of a series of highlights from Ven. Pomnyun Sunim\u2019s writings, teachings, public talks, and regular live-streamed Dharma Q+A sessions, which are accessible across the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Q. When discussing reunification on the Korean Peninsula, it\u2019s likely that the problem of wealth disparity between the two Koreas will become significant, and negative issues such as jealousy, arrogance, and crime could come to the forefront. What kind of education should we provide to young people who display indifference or opposition toward reunification?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim: <\/strong>If North Korea were to collapse and South Korea were to merge with it, numerous social problems would arise. Unification would result in North Koreans becoming the second-largest population in a unified Korea. Looking at the reunification of Germany 30 years ago, despite their political proficiency, an income gap between Germans from the east and west persists. There were various side effects, but few Germans believe that not reunifying would have been a better option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25b6\ufe0f Published by BDG on August 1, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While interviewing Sujin and Hyokyoung and listening to how they prepared for the Lotus Lantern Festival at their respective centers, we gained a fresh appreciation for these annual gatherings that allow us to come together in person. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the volunteers who made this year\u2019s Lotus Lantern Festival so meaningful.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking Back: How Jungto International Celebrated the Buddha\u2019s Birthday","post_excerpt":"Volunteering That Connects People","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"looking-back-how-jungto-international-celebrated-the-buddhas-birthday","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:35","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16457","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":16459,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2023-08-16 22:52:22","post_date_gmt":"2023-08-17 03:52:22","post_content":"\n
A mother should let her son learn from his mistakes, including fixing them on his own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Illustration by Maseol <\/p>\n","post_title":"Mother","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"mother","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-12-02 17:21:21","post_modified_gmt":"2023-12-02 22:21:21","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16459","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":16438,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2023-08-14 10:11:47","post_date_gmt":"2023-08-14 15:11:47","post_content":"\n
The Korean Seon (Zen) master Venerable Pomnyun Sunim (\ubc95\ub95c\uc2a4\ub2d8) wears many hats: Buddhist monk, teacher, author, environmentalist, and social activist, to name a few. As a widely respected Dharma teacher and a tireless socially engaged activist in his native South Korea, Ven. Pomnyun Sunim has founded numerous Dharma-based organizations, initiatives, and projects that are active across the world. Among them, Jungto Society, a volunteer-based community founded on the Buddhist teachings and expressing equality, simple living, and sustainability, is dedicated to addressing modern social issues that lead to suffering, including environmental degradation, poverty, and conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The following article shared by Jungto Society is part of a series of highlights from Ven. Pomnyun Sunim\u2019s writings, teachings, public talks, and regular live-streamed Dharma Q+A sessions, which are accessible across the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Q. When discussing reunification on the Korean Peninsula, it\u2019s likely that the problem of wealth disparity between the two Koreas will become significant, and negative issues such as jealousy, arrogance, and crime could come to the forefront. What kind of education should we provide to young people who display indifference or opposition toward reunification?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim: <\/strong>If North Korea were to collapse and South Korea were to merge with it, numerous social problems would arise. Unification would result in North Koreans becoming the second-largest population in a unified Korea. Looking at the reunification of Germany 30 years ago, despite their political proficiency, an income gap between Germans from the east and west persists. There were various side effects, but few Germans believe that not reunifying would have been a better option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25b6\ufe0f Published by BDG on August 1, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While interviewing Sujin and Hyokyoung and listening to how they prepared for the Lotus Lantern Festival at their respective centers, we gained a fresh appreciation for these annual gatherings that allow us to come together in person. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the volunteers who made this year\u2019s Lotus Lantern Festival so meaningful.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking Back: How Jungto International Celebrated the Buddha\u2019s Birthday","post_excerpt":"Volunteering That Connects People","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"looking-back-how-jungto-international-celebrated-the-buddhas-birthday","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:35","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16457","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":16459,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2023-08-16 22:52:22","post_date_gmt":"2023-08-17 03:52:22","post_content":"\n
A mother should let her son learn from his mistakes, including fixing them on his own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Illustration by Maseol <\/p>\n","post_title":"Mother","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"mother","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-12-02 17:21:21","post_modified_gmt":"2023-12-02 22:21:21","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16459","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":16438,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2023-08-14 10:11:47","post_date_gmt":"2023-08-14 15:11:47","post_content":"\n
The Korean Seon (Zen) master Venerable Pomnyun Sunim (\ubc95\ub95c\uc2a4\ub2d8) wears many hats: Buddhist monk, teacher, author, environmentalist, and social activist, to name a few. As a widely respected Dharma teacher and a tireless socially engaged activist in his native South Korea, Ven. Pomnyun Sunim has founded numerous Dharma-based organizations, initiatives, and projects that are active across the world. Among them, Jungto Society, a volunteer-based community founded on the Buddhist teachings and expressing equality, simple living, and sustainability, is dedicated to addressing modern social issues that lead to suffering, including environmental degradation, poverty, and conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The following article shared by Jungto Society is part of a series of highlights from Ven. Pomnyun Sunim\u2019s writings, teachings, public talks, and regular live-streamed Dharma Q+A sessions, which are accessible across the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Q. When discussing reunification on the Korean Peninsula, it\u2019s likely that the problem of wealth disparity between the two Koreas will become significant, and negative issues such as jealousy, arrogance, and crime could come to the forefront. What kind of education should we provide to young people who display indifference or opposition toward reunification?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim: <\/strong>If North Korea were to collapse and South Korea were to merge with it, numerous social problems would arise. Unification would result in North Koreans becoming the second-largest population in a unified Korea. Looking at the reunification of Germany 30 years ago, despite their political proficiency, an income gap between Germans from the east and west persists. There were various side effects, but few Germans believe that not reunifying would have been a better option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25b6\ufe0f Published by BDG on August 1, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After the ceremony, we shared a delicious meal. We harvested some lettuce grown by the Dharma teacher to add to the delicious bibimbap prepared with the seasoned greens we had prepared for the memorial ceremony. It was an enjoyable experience.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While interviewing Sujin and Hyokyoung and listening to how they prepared for the Lotus Lantern Festival at their respective centers, we gained a fresh appreciation for these annual gatherings that allow us to come together in person. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the volunteers who made this year\u2019s Lotus Lantern Festival so meaningful.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking Back: How Jungto International Celebrated the Buddha\u2019s Birthday","post_excerpt":"Volunteering That Connects People","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"looking-back-how-jungto-international-celebrated-the-buddhas-birthday","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:35","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16457","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":16459,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2023-08-16 22:52:22","post_date_gmt":"2023-08-17 03:52:22","post_content":"\n
A mother should let her son learn from his mistakes, including fixing them on his own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Illustration by Maseol <\/p>\n","post_title":"Mother","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"mother","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-12-02 17:21:21","post_modified_gmt":"2023-12-02 22:21:21","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16459","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":16438,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2023-08-14 10:11:47","post_date_gmt":"2023-08-14 15:11:47","post_content":"\n
The Korean Seon (Zen) master Venerable Pomnyun Sunim (\ubc95\ub95c\uc2a4\ub2d8) wears many hats: Buddhist monk, teacher, author, environmentalist, and social activist, to name a few. As a widely respected Dharma teacher and a tireless socially engaged activist in his native South Korea, Ven. Pomnyun Sunim has founded numerous Dharma-based organizations, initiatives, and projects that are active across the world. Among them, Jungto Society, a volunteer-based community founded on the Buddhist teachings and expressing equality, simple living, and sustainability, is dedicated to addressing modern social issues that lead to suffering, including environmental degradation, poverty, and conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The following article shared by Jungto Society is part of a series of highlights from Ven. Pomnyun Sunim\u2019s writings, teachings, public talks, and regular live-streamed Dharma Q+A sessions, which are accessible across the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Q. When discussing reunification on the Korean Peninsula, it\u2019s likely that the problem of wealth disparity between the two Koreas will become significant, and negative issues such as jealousy, arrogance, and crime could come to the forefront. What kind of education should we provide to young people who display indifference or opposition toward reunification?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim: <\/strong>If North Korea were to collapse and South Korea were to merge with it, numerous social problems would arise. Unification would result in North Koreans becoming the second-largest population in a unified Korea. Looking at the reunification of Germany 30 years ago, despite their political proficiency, an income gap between Germans from the east and west persists. There were various side effects, but few Germans believe that not reunifying would have been a better option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25b6\ufe0f Published by BDG on August 1, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Several volunteers prepared food, including seasoned greens, soup, vegetable pancakes, and fruit, for the memorial ceremony that is part of the Buddha\u2019s birthday celebration. The memorial service at Jungto Society is not only dedicated to our loved ones but also to those who need help in this world. All the funds we donate for the ceremony are directed to Join Together Society (JTS), an international relief organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After the ceremony, we shared a delicious meal. We harvested some lettuce grown by the Dharma teacher to add to the delicious bibimbap prepared with the seasoned greens we had prepared for the memorial ceremony. It was an enjoyable experience.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While interviewing Sujin and Hyokyoung and listening to how they prepared for the Lotus Lantern Festival at their respective centers, we gained a fresh appreciation for these annual gatherings that allow us to come together in person. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the volunteers who made this year\u2019s Lotus Lantern Festival so meaningful.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking Back: How Jungto International Celebrated the Buddha\u2019s Birthday","post_excerpt":"Volunteering That Connects People","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"looking-back-how-jungto-international-celebrated-the-buddhas-birthday","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:35","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16457","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":16459,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2023-08-16 22:52:22","post_date_gmt":"2023-08-17 03:52:22","post_content":"\n
A mother should let her son learn from his mistakes, including fixing them on his own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Illustration by Maseol <\/p>\n","post_title":"Mother","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"mother","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-12-02 17:21:21","post_modified_gmt":"2023-12-02 22:21:21","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16459","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":16438,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2023-08-14 10:11:47","post_date_gmt":"2023-08-14 15:11:47","post_content":"\n
The Korean Seon (Zen) master Venerable Pomnyun Sunim (\ubc95\ub95c\uc2a4\ub2d8) wears many hats: Buddhist monk, teacher, author, environmentalist, and social activist, to name a few. As a widely respected Dharma teacher and a tireless socially engaged activist in his native South Korea, Ven. Pomnyun Sunim has founded numerous Dharma-based organizations, initiatives, and projects that are active across the world. Among them, Jungto Society, a volunteer-based community founded on the Buddhist teachings and expressing equality, simple living, and sustainability, is dedicated to addressing modern social issues that lead to suffering, including environmental degradation, poverty, and conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The following article shared by Jungto Society is part of a series of highlights from Ven. Pomnyun Sunim\u2019s writings, teachings, public talks, and regular live-streamed Dharma Q+A sessions, which are accessible across the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Q. When discussing reunification on the Korean Peninsula, it\u2019s likely that the problem of wealth disparity between the two Koreas will become significant, and negative issues such as jealousy, arrogance, and crime could come to the forefront. What kind of education should we provide to young people who display indifference or opposition toward reunification?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim: <\/strong>If North Korea were to collapse and South Korea were to merge with it, numerous social problems would arise. Unification would result in North Koreans becoming the second-largest population in a unified Korea. Looking at the reunification of Germany 30 years ago, despite their political proficiency, an income gap between Germans from the east and west persists. There were various side effects, but few Germans believe that not reunifying would have been a better option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25b6\ufe0f Published by BDG on August 1, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25b2 Hyokyoung Kim (left) enjoying the lantern building process<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Several volunteers prepared food, including seasoned greens, soup, vegetable pancakes, and fruit, for the memorial ceremony that is part of the Buddha\u2019s birthday celebration. The memorial service at Jungto Society is not only dedicated to our loved ones but also to those who need help in this world. All the funds we donate for the ceremony are directed to Join Together Society (JTS), an international relief organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After the ceremony, we shared a delicious meal. We harvested some lettuce grown by the Dharma teacher to add to the delicious bibimbap prepared with the seasoned greens we had prepared for the memorial ceremony. It was an enjoyable experience.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While interviewing Sujin and Hyokyoung and listening to how they prepared for the Lotus Lantern Festival at their respective centers, we gained a fresh appreciation for these annual gatherings that allow us to come together in person. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the volunteers who made this year\u2019s Lotus Lantern Festival so meaningful.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking Back: How Jungto International Celebrated the Buddha\u2019s Birthday","post_excerpt":"Volunteering That Connects People","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"looking-back-how-jungto-international-celebrated-the-buddhas-birthday","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:35","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16457","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":16459,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2023-08-16 22:52:22","post_date_gmt":"2023-08-17 03:52:22","post_content":"\n
A mother should let her son learn from his mistakes, including fixing them on his own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Illustration by Maseol <\/p>\n","post_title":"Mother","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"mother","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-12-02 17:21:21","post_modified_gmt":"2023-12-02 22:21:21","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16459","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":16438,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2023-08-14 10:11:47","post_date_gmt":"2023-08-14 15:11:47","post_content":"\n
The Korean Seon (Zen) master Venerable Pomnyun Sunim (\ubc95\ub95c\uc2a4\ub2d8) wears many hats: Buddhist monk, teacher, author, environmentalist, and social activist, to name a few. As a widely respected Dharma teacher and a tireless socially engaged activist in his native South Korea, Ven. Pomnyun Sunim has founded numerous Dharma-based organizations, initiatives, and projects that are active across the world. Among them, Jungto Society, a volunteer-based community founded on the Buddhist teachings and expressing equality, simple living, and sustainability, is dedicated to addressing modern social issues that lead to suffering, including environmental degradation, poverty, and conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The following article shared by Jungto Society is part of a series of highlights from Ven. Pomnyun Sunim\u2019s writings, teachings, public talks, and regular live-streamed Dharma Q+A sessions, which are accessible across the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Q. When discussing reunification on the Korean Peninsula, it\u2019s likely that the problem of wealth disparity between the two Koreas will become significant, and negative issues such as jealousy, arrogance, and crime could come to the forefront. What kind of education should we provide to young people who display indifference or opposition toward reunification?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim: <\/strong>If North Korea were to collapse and South Korea were to merge with it, numerous social problems would arise. Unification would result in North Koreans becoming the second-largest population in a unified Korea. Looking at the reunification of Germany 30 years ago, despite their political proficiency, an income gap between Germans from the east and west persists. There were various side effects, but few Germans believe that not reunifying would have been a better option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25b6\ufe0f Published by BDG on August 1, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25b2 Hyokyoung Kim (left) enjoying the lantern building process<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Several volunteers prepared food, including seasoned greens, soup, vegetable pancakes, and fruit, for the memorial ceremony that is part of the Buddha\u2019s birthday celebration. The memorial service at Jungto Society is not only dedicated to our loved ones but also to those who need help in this world. All the funds we donate for the ceremony are directed to Join Together Society (JTS), an international relief organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After the ceremony, we shared a delicious meal. We harvested some lettuce grown by the Dharma teacher to add to the delicious bibimbap prepared with the seasoned greens we had prepared for the memorial ceremony. It was an enjoyable experience.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While interviewing Sujin and Hyokyoung and listening to how they prepared for the Lotus Lantern Festival at their respective centers, we gained a fresh appreciation for these annual gatherings that allow us to come together in person. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the volunteers who made this year\u2019s Lotus Lantern Festival so meaningful.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Looking Back: How Jungto International Celebrated the Buddha\u2019s Birthday","post_excerpt":"Volunteering That Connects People","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"looking-back-how-jungto-international-celebrated-the-buddhas-birthday","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:35","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16457","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":16459,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2023-08-16 22:52:22","post_date_gmt":"2023-08-17 03:52:22","post_content":"\n
A mother should let her son learn from his mistakes, including fixing them on his own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Illustration by Maseol <\/p>\n","post_title":"Mother","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"mother","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-12-02 17:21:21","post_modified_gmt":"2023-12-02 22:21:21","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16459","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":16438,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2023-08-14 10:11:47","post_date_gmt":"2023-08-14 15:11:47","post_content":"\n
The Korean Seon (Zen) master Venerable Pomnyun Sunim (\ubc95\ub95c\uc2a4\ub2d8) wears many hats: Buddhist monk, teacher, author, environmentalist, and social activist, to name a few. As a widely respected Dharma teacher and a tireless socially engaged activist in his native South Korea, Ven. Pomnyun Sunim has founded numerous Dharma-based organizations, initiatives, and projects that are active across the world. Among them, Jungto Society, a volunteer-based community founded on the Buddhist teachings and expressing equality, simple living, and sustainability, is dedicated to addressing modern social issues that lead to suffering, including environmental degradation, poverty, and conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The following article shared by Jungto Society is part of a series of highlights from Ven. Pomnyun Sunim\u2019s writings, teachings, public talks, and regular live-streamed Dharma Q+A sessions, which are accessible across the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Q. When discussing reunification on the Korean Peninsula, it\u2019s likely that the problem of wealth disparity between the two Koreas will become significant, and negative issues such as jealousy, arrogance, and crime could come to the forefront. What kind of education should we provide to young people who display indifference or opposition toward reunification?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim: <\/strong>If North Korea were to collapse and South Korea were to merge with it, numerous social problems would arise. Unification would result in North Koreans becoming the second-largest population in a unified Korea. Looking at the reunification of Germany 30 years ago, despite their political proficiency, an income gap between Germans from the east and west persists. There were various side effects, but few Germans believe that not reunifying would have been a better option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25b6\ufe0f Published by BDG on August 1, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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