The audience expressed their gratitude to Sunim who came from afar to give valuable teachings with enthusiastic cheers and applause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tomorrow, Sunim will be moving to San Diego to have a conversation with members of Jungto Society and then give a Dharma Talk in English with an interpreter for Americans at the Dharma Bum Temple.<\/p>\n","post_title":"A Day of Sunim, Los Angeles(Sep 11, 2023)","post_excerpt":"\"Every time I make a mistake, I feel regret and anguish\"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"a-day-of-sunim-los-angelessep-11-2023","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16739","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"};
\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The audience expressed their gratitude to Sunim who came from afar to give valuable teachings with enthusiastic cheers and applause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tomorrow, Sunim will be moving to San Diego to have a conversation with members of Jungto Society and then give a Dharma Talk in English with an interpreter for Americans at the Dharma Bum Temple.<\/p>\n","post_title":"A Day of Sunim, Los Angeles(Sep 11, 2023)","post_excerpt":"\"Every time I make a mistake, I feel regret and anguish\"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"a-day-of-sunim-los-angelessep-11-2023","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16739","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"};
\n
Is getting married twice a blessing or a disaster? It's a matter of perspective. So, please don't consider what has happened to me now as a disaster. It's just something that happened. I hope you don\u2019t take anything too seriously and take things lightly.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The audience expressed their gratitude to Sunim who came from afar to give valuable teachings with enthusiastic cheers and applause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tomorrow, Sunim will be moving to San Diego to have a conversation with members of Jungto Society and then give a Dharma Talk in English with an interpreter for Americans at the Dharma Bum Temple.<\/p>\n","post_title":"A Day of Sunim, Los Angeles(Sep 11, 2023)","post_excerpt":"\"Every time I make a mistake, I feel regret and anguish\"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"a-day-of-sunim-los-angelessep-11-2023","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16739","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"};
\n
\u2018I haven't even been married once. What blessings did you accumulate in your past life to get married twice?\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is getting married twice a blessing or a disaster? It's a matter of perspective. So, please don't consider what has happened to me now as a disaster. It's just something that happened. I hope you don\u2019t take anything too seriously and take things lightly.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The audience expressed their gratitude to Sunim who came from afar to give valuable teachings with enthusiastic cheers and applause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tomorrow, Sunim will be moving to San Diego to have a conversation with members of Jungto Society and then give a Dharma Talk in English with an interpreter for Americans at the Dharma Bum Temple.<\/p>\n","post_title":"A Day of Sunim, Los Angeles(Sep 11, 2023)","post_excerpt":"\"Every time I make a mistake, I feel regret and anguish\"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"a-day-of-sunim-los-angelessep-11-2023","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16739","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"};
\n
So, I said this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018I haven't even been married once. What blessings did you accumulate in your past life to get married twice?\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is getting married twice a blessing or a disaster? It's a matter of perspective. So, please don't consider what has happened to me now as a disaster. It's just something that happened. I hope you don\u2019t take anything too seriously and take things lightly.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The audience expressed their gratitude to Sunim who came from afar to give valuable teachings with enthusiastic cheers and applause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tomorrow, Sunim will be moving to San Diego to have a conversation with members of Jungto Society and then give a Dharma Talk in English with an interpreter for Americans at the Dharma Bum Temple.<\/p>\n","post_title":"A Day of Sunim, Los Angeles(Sep 11, 2023)","post_excerpt":"\"Every time I make a mistake, I feel regret and anguish\"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"a-day-of-sunim-los-angelessep-11-2023","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16739","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"};
\n
\u2018I had a failed first marriage and got married for the second time, but now I am going through another divorce. I wonder what sins I committed in my past life to keep failing in marriage like this.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, I said this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018I haven't even been married once. What blessings did you accumulate in your past life to get married twice?\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is getting married twice a blessing or a disaster? It's a matter of perspective. So, please don't consider what has happened to me now as a disaster. It's just something that happened. I hope you don\u2019t take anything too seriously and take things lightly.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The audience expressed their gratitude to Sunim who came from afar to give valuable teachings with enthusiastic cheers and applause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tomorrow, Sunim will be moving to San Diego to have a conversation with members of Jungto Society and then give a Dharma Talk in English with an interpreter for Americans at the Dharma Bum Temple.<\/p>\n","post_title":"A Day of Sunim, Los Angeles(Sep 11, 2023)","post_excerpt":"\"Every time I make a mistake, I feel regret and anguish\"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"a-day-of-sunim-los-angelessep-11-2023","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16739","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"};
\n
I hope that all of you live a little more lightly. Someone asked me this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018I had a failed first marriage and got married for the second time, but now I am going through another divorce. I wonder what sins I committed in my past life to keep failing in marriage like this.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, I said this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018I haven't even been married once. What blessings did you accumulate in your past life to get married twice?\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is getting married twice a blessing or a disaster? It's a matter of perspective. So, please don't consider what has happened to me now as a disaster. It's just something that happened. I hope you don\u2019t take anything too seriously and take things lightly.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The audience expressed their gratitude to Sunim who came from afar to give valuable teachings with enthusiastic cheers and applause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tomorrow, Sunim will be moving to San Diego to have a conversation with members of Jungto Society and then give a Dharma Talk in English with an interpreter for Americans at the Dharma Bum Temple.<\/p>\n","post_title":"A Day of Sunim, Los Angeles(Sep 11, 2023)","post_excerpt":"\"Every time I make a mistake, I feel regret and anguish\"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"a-day-of-sunim-los-angelessep-11-2023","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16739","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"};
\n
Disaster is a blessing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
I hope that all of you live a little more lightly. Someone asked me this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018I had a failed first marriage and got married for the second time, but now I am going through another divorce. I wonder what sins I committed in my past life to keep failing in marriage like this.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, I said this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018I haven't even been married once. What blessings did you accumulate in your past life to get married twice?\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is getting married twice a blessing or a disaster? It's a matter of perspective. So, please don't consider what has happened to me now as a disaster. It's just something that happened. I hope you don\u2019t take anything too seriously and take things lightly.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The audience expressed their gratitude to Sunim who came from afar to give valuable teachings with enthusiastic cheers and applause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tomorrow, Sunim will be moving to San Diego to have a conversation with members of Jungto Society and then give a Dharma Talk in English with an interpreter for Americans at the Dharma Bum Temple.<\/p>\n","post_title":"A Day of Sunim, Los Angeles(Sep 11, 2023)","post_excerpt":"\"Every time I make a mistake, I feel regret and anguish\"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"a-day-of-sunim-los-angelessep-11-2023","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16739","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"};
\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Disaster is a blessing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
I hope that all of you live a little more lightly. Someone asked me this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018I had a failed first marriage and got married for the second time, but now I am going through another divorce. I wonder what sins I committed in my past life to keep failing in marriage like this.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, I said this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018I haven't even been married once. What blessings did you accumulate in your past life to get married twice?\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is getting married twice a blessing or a disaster? It's a matter of perspective. So, please don't consider what has happened to me now as a disaster. It's just something that happened. I hope you don\u2019t take anything too seriously and take things lightly.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The audience expressed their gratitude to Sunim who came from afar to give valuable teachings with enthusiastic cheers and applause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tomorrow, Sunim will be moving to San Diego to have a conversation with members of Jungto Society and then give a Dharma Talk in English with an interpreter for Americans at the Dharma Bum Temple.<\/p>\n","post_title":"A Day of Sunim, Los Angeles(Sep 11, 2023)","post_excerpt":"\"Every time I make a mistake, I feel regret and anguish\"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"a-day-of-sunim-los-angelessep-11-2023","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16739","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"};
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And walking a lot and bowing are also helpful in treating mental illness. Insomnia is a sign of mental disorders. Therefore, a good night's sleep and moderate exercise are also very helpful in achieving mental stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Disaster is a blessing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
I hope that all of you live a little more lightly. Someone asked me this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018I had a failed first marriage and got married for the second time, but now I am going through another divorce. I wonder what sins I committed in my past life to keep failing in marriage like this.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, I said this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018I haven't even been married once. What blessings did you accumulate in your past life to get married twice?\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is getting married twice a blessing or a disaster? It's a matter of perspective. So, please don't consider what has happened to me now as a disaster. It's just something that happened. I hope you don\u2019t take anything too seriously and take things lightly.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The audience expressed their gratitude to Sunim who came from afar to give valuable teachings with enthusiastic cheers and applause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tomorrow, Sunim will be moving to San Diego to have a conversation with members of Jungto Society and then give a Dharma Talk in English with an interpreter for Americans at the Dharma Bum Temple.<\/p>\n","post_title":"A Day of Sunim, Los Angeles(Sep 11, 2023)","post_excerpt":"\"Every time I make a mistake, I feel regret and anguish\"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"a-day-of-sunim-los-angelessep-11-2023","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16739","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"};
\n
If you are not facing a mental problem that requires treatment, but still have a lot of suffering, you should seek treatment on your own. Treating yourself and moving to a stage where you are free from suffering is what we call 'practice'. However, for those who cannot control themselves, even if they engage in practice, it will not be effective. Therefore, it's a misconception to think that you can always solve mental issues through self-practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And walking a lot and bowing are also helpful in treating mental illness. Insomnia is a sign of mental disorders. Therefore, a good night's sleep and moderate exercise are also very helpful in achieving mental stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Disaster is a blessing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
I hope that all of you live a little more lightly. Someone asked me this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018I had a failed first marriage and got married for the second time, but now I am going through another divorce. I wonder what sins I committed in my past life to keep failing in marriage like this.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, I said this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018I haven't even been married once. What blessings did you accumulate in your past life to get married twice?\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is getting married twice a blessing or a disaster? It's a matter of perspective. So, please don't consider what has happened to me now as a disaster. It's just something that happened. I hope you don\u2019t take anything too seriously and take things lightly.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The audience expressed their gratitude to Sunim who came from afar to give valuable teachings with enthusiastic cheers and applause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tomorrow, Sunim will be moving to San Diego to have a conversation with members of Jungto Society and then give a Dharma Talk in English with an interpreter for Americans at the Dharma Bum Temple.<\/p>\n","post_title":"A Day of Sunim, Los Angeles(Sep 11, 2023)","post_excerpt":"\"Every time I make a mistake, I feel regret and anguish\"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"a-day-of-sunim-los-angelessep-11-2023","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16739","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"};
\n
Many people suffer from mental illnesses, but they may not realize that they are patients. Just as you would go to the hospital for a physical ailment, when you have a mental illness, you need treatment. 'Receiving treatment' does not mean 'being completely cured.' Many of you often misunderstand that treatment will result in a complete cure. First, there are cases where a complete cure is achieved. Second, there are cases where the condition is maintained so that the disease does not worsen. Third, there are cases where the rate at which the disease worsens is slowed down. All three constitute treatment. In particular, mental illness has not yet been sufficiently identified. While there are many traditional treatments for mental illness, modern psychiatric treatments can be considered more effective. So, if you are not feeling mentally well, it's essential to get checked out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are not facing a mental problem that requires treatment, but still have a lot of suffering, you should seek treatment on your own. Treating yourself and moving to a stage where you are free from suffering is what we call 'practice'. However, for those who cannot control themselves, even if they engage in practice, it will not be effective. Therefore, it's a misconception to think that you can always solve mental issues through self-practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And walking a lot and bowing are also helpful in treating mental illness. Insomnia is a sign of mental disorders. Therefore, a good night's sleep and moderate exercise are also very helpful in achieving mental stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Disaster is a blessing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
I hope that all of you live a little more lightly. Someone asked me this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018I had a failed first marriage and got married for the second time, but now I am going through another divorce. I wonder what sins I committed in my past life to keep failing in marriage like this.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, I said this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018I haven't even been married once. What blessings did you accumulate in your past life to get married twice?\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is getting married twice a blessing or a disaster? It's a matter of perspective. So, please don't consider what has happened to me now as a disaster. It's just something that happened. I hope you don\u2019t take anything too seriously and take things lightly.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The audience expressed their gratitude to Sunim who came from afar to give valuable teachings with enthusiastic cheers and applause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tomorrow, Sunim will be moving to San Diego to have a conversation with members of Jungto Society and then give a Dharma Talk in English with an interpreter for Americans at the Dharma Bum Temple.<\/p>\n","post_title":"A Day of Sunim, Los Angeles(Sep 11, 2023)","post_excerpt":"\"Every time I make a mistake, I feel regret and anguish\"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"a-day-of-sunim-los-angelessep-11-2023","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16739","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"};
\n
\"If you find that you have just one person you dislike in your human relationships, then when you can accept that one person, you will be free in all your relationships. That's why making peace with that person becomes a practice. But if there are two people you dislike, then you need to examine if there's something wrong with you. And if there are three people you dislike, you should definitely go to the hospital. (Laughter from the audience)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many people suffer from mental illnesses, but they may not realize that they are patients. Just as you would go to the hospital for a physical ailment, when you have a mental illness, you need treatment. 'Receiving treatment' does not mean 'being completely cured.' Many of you often misunderstand that treatment will result in a complete cure. First, there are cases where a complete cure is achieved. Second, there are cases where the condition is maintained so that the disease does not worsen. Third, there are cases where the rate at which the disease worsens is slowed down. All three constitute treatment. In particular, mental illness has not yet been sufficiently identified. While there are many traditional treatments for mental illness, modern psychiatric treatments can be considered more effective. So, if you are not feeling mentally well, it's essential to get checked out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are not facing a mental problem that requires treatment, but still have a lot of suffering, you should seek treatment on your own. Treating yourself and moving to a stage where you are free from suffering is what we call 'practice'. However, for those who cannot control themselves, even if they engage in practice, it will not be effective. Therefore, it's a misconception to think that you can always solve mental issues through self-practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And walking a lot and bowing are also helpful in treating mental illness. Insomnia is a sign of mental disorders. Therefore, a good night's sleep and moderate exercise are also very helpful in achieving mental stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Disaster is a blessing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
I hope that all of you live a little more lightly. Someone asked me this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018I had a failed first marriage and got married for the second time, but now I am going through another divorce. I wonder what sins I committed in my past life to keep failing in marriage like this.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, I said this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018I haven't even been married once. What blessings did you accumulate in your past life to get married twice?\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is getting married twice a blessing or a disaster? It's a matter of perspective. So, please don't consider what has happened to me now as a disaster. It's just something that happened. I hope you don\u2019t take anything too seriously and take things lightly.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The audience expressed their gratitude to Sunim who came from afar to give valuable teachings with enthusiastic cheers and applause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tomorrow, Sunim will be moving to San Diego to have a conversation with members of Jungto Society and then give a Dharma Talk in English with an interpreter for Americans at the Dharma Bum Temple.<\/p>\n","post_title":"A Day of Sunim, Los Angeles(Sep 11, 2023)","post_excerpt":"\"Every time I make a mistake, I feel regret and anguish\"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"a-day-of-sunim-los-angelessep-11-2023","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16739","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"};
\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"If you find that you have just one person you dislike in your human relationships, then when you can accept that one person, you will be free in all your relationships. That's why making peace with that person becomes a practice. But if there are two people you dislike, then you need to examine if there's something wrong with you. And if there are three people you dislike, you should definitely go to the hospital. (Laughter from the audience)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many people suffer from mental illnesses, but they may not realize that they are patients. Just as you would go to the hospital for a physical ailment, when you have a mental illness, you need treatment. 'Receiving treatment' does not mean 'being completely cured.' Many of you often misunderstand that treatment will result in a complete cure. First, there are cases where a complete cure is achieved. Second, there are cases where the condition is maintained so that the disease does not worsen. Third, there are cases where the rate at which the disease worsens is slowed down. All three constitute treatment. In particular, mental illness has not yet been sufficiently identified. While there are many traditional treatments for mental illness, modern psychiatric treatments can be considered more effective. So, if you are not feeling mentally well, it's essential to get checked out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are not facing a mental problem that requires treatment, but still have a lot of suffering, you should seek treatment on your own. Treating yourself and moving to a stage where you are free from suffering is what we call 'practice'. However, for those who cannot control themselves, even if they engage in practice, it will not be effective. Therefore, it's a misconception to think that you can always solve mental issues through self-practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And walking a lot and bowing are also helpful in treating mental illness. Insomnia is a sign of mental disorders. Therefore, a good night's sleep and moderate exercise are also very helpful in achieving mental stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Disaster is a blessing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
I hope that all of you live a little more lightly. Someone asked me this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018I had a failed first marriage and got married for the second time, but now I am going through another divorce. I wonder what sins I committed in my past life to keep failing in marriage like this.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, I said this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018I haven't even been married once. What blessings did you accumulate in your past life to get married twice?\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is getting married twice a blessing or a disaster? It's a matter of perspective. So, please don't consider what has happened to me now as a disaster. It's just something that happened. I hope you don\u2019t take anything too seriously and take things lightly.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The audience expressed their gratitude to Sunim who came from afar to give valuable teachings with enthusiastic cheers and applause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tomorrow, Sunim will be moving to San Diego to have a conversation with members of Jungto Society and then give a Dharma Talk in English with an interpreter for Americans at the Dharma Bum Temple.<\/p>\n","post_title":"A Day of Sunim, Los Angeles(Sep 11, 2023)","post_excerpt":"\"Every time I make a mistake, I feel regret and anguish\"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"a-day-of-sunim-los-angelessep-11-2023","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16739","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"};
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The last question was about anxiety, and with that, the talk came to a close. Sunim added a final remark as he concluded the lecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"If you find that you have just one person you dislike in your human relationships, then when you can accept that one person, you will be free in all your relationships. That's why making peace with that person becomes a practice. But if there are two people you dislike, then you need to examine if there's something wrong with you. And if there are three people you dislike, you should definitely go to the hospital. (Laughter from the audience)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many people suffer from mental illnesses, but they may not realize that they are patients. Just as you would go to the hospital for a physical ailment, when you have a mental illness, you need treatment. 'Receiving treatment' does not mean 'being completely cured.' Many of you often misunderstand that treatment will result in a complete cure. First, there are cases where a complete cure is achieved. Second, there are cases where the condition is maintained so that the disease does not worsen. Third, there are cases where the rate at which the disease worsens is slowed down. All three constitute treatment. In particular, mental illness has not yet been sufficiently identified. While there are many traditional treatments for mental illness, modern psychiatric treatments can be considered more effective. So, if you are not feeling mentally well, it's essential to get checked out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are not facing a mental problem that requires treatment, but still have a lot of suffering, you should seek treatment on your own. Treating yourself and moving to a stage where you are free from suffering is what we call 'practice'. However, for those who cannot control themselves, even if they engage in practice, it will not be effective. Therefore, it's a misconception to think that you can always solve mental issues through self-practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And walking a lot and bowing are also helpful in treating mental illness. Insomnia is a sign of mental disorders. Therefore, a good night's sleep and moderate exercise are also very helpful in achieving mental stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Disaster is a blessing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
I hope that all of you live a little more lightly. Someone asked me this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018I had a failed first marriage and got married for the second time, but now I am going through another divorce. I wonder what sins I committed in my past life to keep failing in marriage like this.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, I said this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018I haven't even been married once. What blessings did you accumulate in your past life to get married twice?\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is getting married twice a blessing or a disaster? It's a matter of perspective. So, please don't consider what has happened to me now as a disaster. It's just something that happened. I hope you don\u2019t take anything too seriously and take things lightly.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The audience expressed their gratitude to Sunim who came from afar to give valuable teachings with enthusiastic cheers and applause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tomorrow, Sunim will be moving to San Diego to have a conversation with members of Jungto Society and then give a Dharma Talk in English with an interpreter for Americans at the Dharma Bum Temple.<\/p>\n","post_title":"A Day of Sunim, Los Angeles(Sep 11, 2023)","post_excerpt":"\"Every time I make a mistake, I feel regret and anguish\"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"a-day-of-sunim-los-angelessep-11-2023","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16739","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"};
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After answering all the questions, the promised two hours quickly passed by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The last question was about anxiety, and with that, the talk came to a close. Sunim added a final remark as he concluded the lecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"If you find that you have just one person you dislike in your human relationships, then when you can accept that one person, you will be free in all your relationships. That's why making peace with that person becomes a practice. But if there are two people you dislike, then you need to examine if there's something wrong with you. And if there are three people you dislike, you should definitely go to the hospital. (Laughter from the audience)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many people suffer from mental illnesses, but they may not realize that they are patients. Just as you would go to the hospital for a physical ailment, when you have a mental illness, you need treatment. 'Receiving treatment' does not mean 'being completely cured.' Many of you often misunderstand that treatment will result in a complete cure. First, there are cases where a complete cure is achieved. Second, there are cases where the condition is maintained so that the disease does not worsen. Third, there are cases where the rate at which the disease worsens is slowed down. All three constitute treatment. In particular, mental illness has not yet been sufficiently identified. While there are many traditional treatments for mental illness, modern psychiatric treatments can be considered more effective. So, if you are not feeling mentally well, it's essential to get checked out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are not facing a mental problem that requires treatment, but still have a lot of suffering, you should seek treatment on your own. Treating yourself and moving to a stage where you are free from suffering is what we call 'practice'. However, for those who cannot control themselves, even if they engage in practice, it will not be effective. Therefore, it's a misconception to think that you can always solve mental issues through self-practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And walking a lot and bowing are also helpful in treating mental illness. Insomnia is a sign of mental disorders. Therefore, a good night's sleep and moderate exercise are also very helpful in achieving mental stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Disaster is a blessing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
I hope that all of you live a little more lightly. Someone asked me this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018I had a failed first marriage and got married for the second time, but now I am going through another divorce. I wonder what sins I committed in my past life to keep failing in marriage like this.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, I said this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018I haven't even been married once. What blessings did you accumulate in your past life to get married twice?\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is getting married twice a blessing or a disaster? It's a matter of perspective. So, please don't consider what has happened to me now as a disaster. It's just something that happened. I hope you don\u2019t take anything too seriously and take things lightly.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The audience expressed their gratitude to Sunim who came from afar to give valuable teachings with enthusiastic cheers and applause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tomorrow, Sunim will be moving to San Diego to have a conversation with members of Jungto Society and then give a Dharma Talk in English with an interpreter for Americans at the Dharma Bum Temple.<\/p>\n","post_title":"A Day of Sunim, Los Angeles(Sep 11, 2023)","post_excerpt":"\"Every time I make a mistake, I feel regret and anguish\"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"a-day-of-sunim-los-angelessep-11-2023","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16739","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"};
\n
The questioner understood Sunim's words clearly and responded with cheerful laughter. Applause filled the audience as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
After answering all the questions, the promised two hours quickly passed by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The last question was about anxiety, and with that, the talk came to a close. Sunim added a final remark as he concluded the lecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"If you find that you have just one person you dislike in your human relationships, then when you can accept that one person, you will be free in all your relationships. That's why making peace with that person becomes a practice. But if there are two people you dislike, then you need to examine if there's something wrong with you. And if there are three people you dislike, you should definitely go to the hospital. (Laughter from the audience)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many people suffer from mental illnesses, but they may not realize that they are patients. Just as you would go to the hospital for a physical ailment, when you have a mental illness, you need treatment. 'Receiving treatment' does not mean 'being completely cured.' Many of you often misunderstand that treatment will result in a complete cure. First, there are cases where a complete cure is achieved. Second, there are cases where the condition is maintained so that the disease does not worsen. Third, there are cases where the rate at which the disease worsens is slowed down. All three constitute treatment. In particular, mental illness has not yet been sufficiently identified. While there are many traditional treatments for mental illness, modern psychiatric treatments can be considered more effective. So, if you are not feeling mentally well, it's essential to get checked out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are not facing a mental problem that requires treatment, but still have a lot of suffering, you should seek treatment on your own. Treating yourself and moving to a stage where you are free from suffering is what we call 'practice'. However, for those who cannot control themselves, even if they engage in practice, it will not be effective. Therefore, it's a misconception to think that you can always solve mental issues through self-practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And walking a lot and bowing are also helpful in treating mental illness. Insomnia is a sign of mental disorders. Therefore, a good night's sleep and moderate exercise are also very helpful in achieving mental stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Disaster is a blessing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
I hope that all of you live a little more lightly. Someone asked me this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018I had a failed first marriage and got married for the second time, but now I am going through another divorce. I wonder what sins I committed in my past life to keep failing in marriage like this.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, I said this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018I haven't even been married once. What blessings did you accumulate in your past life to get married twice?\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is getting married twice a blessing or a disaster? It's a matter of perspective. So, please don't consider what has happened to me now as a disaster. It's just something that happened. I hope you don\u2019t take anything too seriously and take things lightly.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The audience expressed their gratitude to Sunim who came from afar to give valuable teachings with enthusiastic cheers and applause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tomorrow, Sunim will be moving to San Diego to have a conversation with members of Jungto Society and then give a Dharma Talk in English with an interpreter for Americans at the Dharma Bum Temple.<\/p>\n","post_title":"A Day of Sunim, Los Angeles(Sep 11, 2023)","post_excerpt":"\"Every time I make a mistake, I feel regret and anguish\"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"a-day-of-sunim-los-angelessep-11-2023","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16739","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"};
\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The questioner understood Sunim's words clearly and responded with cheerful laughter. Applause filled the audience as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
After answering all the questions, the promised two hours quickly passed by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The last question was about anxiety, and with that, the talk came to a close. Sunim added a final remark as he concluded the lecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"If you find that you have just one person you dislike in your human relationships, then when you can accept that one person, you will be free in all your relationships. That's why making peace with that person becomes a practice. But if there are two people you dislike, then you need to examine if there's something wrong with you. And if there are three people you dislike, you should definitely go to the hospital. (Laughter from the audience)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many people suffer from mental illnesses, but they may not realize that they are patients. Just as you would go to the hospital for a physical ailment, when you have a mental illness, you need treatment. 'Receiving treatment' does not mean 'being completely cured.' Many of you often misunderstand that treatment will result in a complete cure. First, there are cases where a complete cure is achieved. Second, there are cases where the condition is maintained so that the disease does not worsen. Third, there are cases where the rate at which the disease worsens is slowed down. All three constitute treatment. In particular, mental illness has not yet been sufficiently identified. While there are many traditional treatments for mental illness, modern psychiatric treatments can be considered more effective. So, if you are not feeling mentally well, it's essential to get checked out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are not facing a mental problem that requires treatment, but still have a lot of suffering, you should seek treatment on your own. Treating yourself and moving to a stage where you are free from suffering is what we call 'practice'. However, for those who cannot control themselves, even if they engage in practice, it will not be effective. Therefore, it's a misconception to think that you can always solve mental issues through self-practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And walking a lot and bowing are also helpful in treating mental illness. Insomnia is a sign of mental disorders. Therefore, a good night's sleep and moderate exercise are also very helpful in achieving mental stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Disaster is a blessing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
I hope that all of you live a little more lightly. Someone asked me this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018I had a failed first marriage and got married for the second time, but now I am going through another divorce. I wonder what sins I committed in my past life to keep failing in marriage like this.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, I said this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018I haven't even been married once. What blessings did you accumulate in your past life to get married twice?\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is getting married twice a blessing or a disaster? It's a matter of perspective. So, please don't consider what has happened to me now as a disaster. It's just something that happened. I hope you don\u2019t take anything too seriously and take things lightly.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The audience expressed their gratitude to Sunim who came from afar to give valuable teachings with enthusiastic cheers and applause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tomorrow, Sunim will be moving to San Diego to have a conversation with members of Jungto Society and then give a Dharma Talk in English with an interpreter for Americans at the Dharma Bum Temple.<\/p>\n","post_title":"A Day of Sunim, Los Angeles(Sep 11, 2023)","post_excerpt":"\"Every time I make a mistake, I feel regret and anguish\"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"a-day-of-sunim-los-angelessep-11-2023","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16739","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"};
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\"Change your name to 'No Saint.' (Everyone laughs)\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The questioner understood Sunim's words clearly and responded with cheerful laughter. Applause filled the audience as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
After answering all the questions, the promised two hours quickly passed by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The last question was about anxiety, and with that, the talk came to a close. Sunim added a final remark as he concluded the lecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"If you find that you have just one person you dislike in your human relationships, then when you can accept that one person, you will be free in all your relationships. That's why making peace with that person becomes a practice. But if there are two people you dislike, then you need to examine if there's something wrong with you. And if there are three people you dislike, you should definitely go to the hospital. (Laughter from the audience)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many people suffer from mental illnesses, but they may not realize that they are patients. Just as you would go to the hospital for a physical ailment, when you have a mental illness, you need treatment. 'Receiving treatment' does not mean 'being completely cured.' Many of you often misunderstand that treatment will result in a complete cure. First, there are cases where a complete cure is achieved. Second, there are cases where the condition is maintained so that the disease does not worsen. Third, there are cases where the rate at which the disease worsens is slowed down. All three constitute treatment. In particular, mental illness has not yet been sufficiently identified. While there are many traditional treatments for mental illness, modern psychiatric treatments can be considered more effective. So, if you are not feeling mentally well, it's essential to get checked out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are not facing a mental problem that requires treatment, but still have a lot of suffering, you should seek treatment on your own. Treating yourself and moving to a stage where you are free from suffering is what we call 'practice'. However, for those who cannot control themselves, even if they engage in practice, it will not be effective. Therefore, it's a misconception to think that you can always solve mental issues through self-practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And walking a lot and bowing are also helpful in treating mental illness. Insomnia is a sign of mental disorders. Therefore, a good night's sleep and moderate exercise are also very helpful in achieving mental stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Disaster is a blessing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
I hope that all of you live a little more lightly. Someone asked me this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018I had a failed first marriage and got married for the second time, but now I am going through another divorce. I wonder what sins I committed in my past life to keep failing in marriage like this.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, I said this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018I haven't even been married once. What blessings did you accumulate in your past life to get married twice?\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is getting married twice a blessing or a disaster? It's a matter of perspective. So, please don't consider what has happened to me now as a disaster. It's just something that happened. I hope you don\u2019t take anything too seriously and take things lightly.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The audience expressed their gratitude to Sunim who came from afar to give valuable teachings with enthusiastic cheers and applause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tomorrow, Sunim will be moving to San Diego to have a conversation with members of Jungto Society and then give a Dharma Talk in English with an interpreter for Americans at the Dharma Bum Temple.<\/p>\n","post_title":"A Day of Sunim, Los Angeles(Sep 11, 2023)","post_excerpt":"\"Every time I make a mistake, I feel regret and anguish\"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"a-day-of-sunim-los-angelessep-11-2023","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16739","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"};
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\u201cHaha. Okay. Thank you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Change your name to 'No Saint.' (Everyone laughs)\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The questioner understood Sunim's words clearly and responded with cheerful laughter. Applause filled the audience as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
After answering all the questions, the promised two hours quickly passed by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The last question was about anxiety, and with that, the talk came to a close. Sunim added a final remark as he concluded the lecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"If you find that you have just one person you dislike in your human relationships, then when you can accept that one person, you will be free in all your relationships. That's why making peace with that person becomes a practice. But if there are two people you dislike, then you need to examine if there's something wrong with you. And if there are three people you dislike, you should definitely go to the hospital. (Laughter from the audience)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many people suffer from mental illnesses, but they may not realize that they are patients. Just as you would go to the hospital for a physical ailment, when you have a mental illness, you need treatment. 'Receiving treatment' does not mean 'being completely cured.' Many of you often misunderstand that treatment will result in a complete cure. First, there are cases where a complete cure is achieved. Second, there are cases where the condition is maintained so that the disease does not worsen. Third, there are cases where the rate at which the disease worsens is slowed down. All three constitute treatment. In particular, mental illness has not yet been sufficiently identified. While there are many traditional treatments for mental illness, modern psychiatric treatments can be considered more effective. So, if you are not feeling mentally well, it's essential to get checked out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are not facing a mental problem that requires treatment, but still have a lot of suffering, you should seek treatment on your own. Treating yourself and moving to a stage where you are free from suffering is what we call 'practice'. However, for those who cannot control themselves, even if they engage in practice, it will not be effective. Therefore, it's a misconception to think that you can always solve mental issues through self-practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And walking a lot and bowing are also helpful in treating mental illness. Insomnia is a sign of mental disorders. Therefore, a good night's sleep and moderate exercise are also very helpful in achieving mental stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Disaster is a blessing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
I hope that all of you live a little more lightly. Someone asked me this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018I had a failed first marriage and got married for the second time, but now I am going through another divorce. I wonder what sins I committed in my past life to keep failing in marriage like this.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, I said this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018I haven't even been married once. What blessings did you accumulate in your past life to get married twice?\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is getting married twice a blessing or a disaster? It's a matter of perspective. So, please don't consider what has happened to me now as a disaster. It's just something that happened. I hope you don\u2019t take anything too seriously and take things lightly.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The audience expressed their gratitude to Sunim who came from afar to give valuable teachings with enthusiastic cheers and applause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tomorrow, Sunim will be moving to San Diego to have a conversation with members of Jungto Society and then give a Dharma Talk in English with an interpreter for Americans at the Dharma Bum Temple.<\/p>\n","post_title":"A Day of Sunim, Los Angeles(Sep 11, 2023)","post_excerpt":"\"Every time I make a mistake, I feel regret and anguish\"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"a-day-of-sunim-los-angelessep-11-2023","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16739","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"};
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\u2018What are the marbles in what I am doing now?\u2019
Among the things that I think are very important now, when I look back on them before I die, I think about what would be considered useless, like the marbles from my childhood. So, I suggest you not dwell too much on past mistakes but use them as experiences to reduce future errors.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHaha. Okay. Thank you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Change your name to 'No Saint.' (Everyone laughs)\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The questioner understood Sunim's words clearly and responded with cheerful laughter. Applause filled the audience as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
After answering all the questions, the promised two hours quickly passed by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The last question was about anxiety, and with that, the talk came to a close. Sunim added a final remark as he concluded the lecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"If you find that you have just one person you dislike in your human relationships, then when you can accept that one person, you will be free in all your relationships. That's why making peace with that person becomes a practice. But if there are two people you dislike, then you need to examine if there's something wrong with you. And if there are three people you dislike, you should definitely go to the hospital. (Laughter from the audience)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many people suffer from mental illnesses, but they may not realize that they are patients. Just as you would go to the hospital for a physical ailment, when you have a mental illness, you need treatment. 'Receiving treatment' does not mean 'being completely cured.' Many of you often misunderstand that treatment will result in a complete cure. First, there are cases where a complete cure is achieved. Second, there are cases where the condition is maintained so that the disease does not worsen. Third, there are cases where the rate at which the disease worsens is slowed down. All three constitute treatment. In particular, mental illness has not yet been sufficiently identified. While there are many traditional treatments for mental illness, modern psychiatric treatments can be considered more effective. So, if you are not feeling mentally well, it's essential to get checked out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are not facing a mental problem that requires treatment, but still have a lot of suffering, you should seek treatment on your own. Treating yourself and moving to a stage where you are free from suffering is what we call 'practice'. However, for those who cannot control themselves, even if they engage in practice, it will not be effective. Therefore, it's a misconception to think that you can always solve mental issues through self-practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And walking a lot and bowing are also helpful in treating mental illness. Insomnia is a sign of mental disorders. Therefore, a good night's sleep and moderate exercise are also very helpful in achieving mental stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Disaster is a blessing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
I hope that all of you live a little more lightly. Someone asked me this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018I had a failed first marriage and got married for the second time, but now I am going through another divorce. I wonder what sins I committed in my past life to keep failing in marriage like this.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, I said this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018I haven't even been married once. What blessings did you accumulate in your past life to get married twice?\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is getting married twice a blessing or a disaster? It's a matter of perspective. So, please don't consider what has happened to me now as a disaster. It's just something that happened. I hope you don\u2019t take anything too seriously and take things lightly.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The audience expressed their gratitude to Sunim who came from afar to give valuable teachings with enthusiastic cheers and applause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tomorrow, Sunim will be moving to San Diego to have a conversation with members of Jungto Society and then give a Dharma Talk in English with an interpreter for Americans at the Dharma Bum Temple.<\/p>\n","post_title":"A Day of Sunim, Los Angeles(Sep 11, 2023)","post_excerpt":"\"Every time I make a mistake, I feel regret and anguish\"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"a-day-of-sunim-los-angelessep-11-2023","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16739","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"};
\n
\"The moment you accept yourself, you can also improve yourself. Let me share an experience from my childhood. I was very good at marbles when I was young. I had a jar filled with marbles that I won from games with my friends. But now, 50 years later, I have no idea where all those marbles have gone. If I had the wisdom when I was young and, after playing marbles with my friends, I had given those marbles I won to my friends, how great would it have been? If that were the case, when someone went to my friends and asked, \u2018What was Ven. Pomnyun like when he was young?\u2019 they would say, 'Ven. Pomnyun Sunim was very compassionate from a young age. So even if he won marbles, he would give them back to us when we returned home.' It could have been done. Wouldn\u2019t it be nice if that were the case? But I couldn't do that. Now, If someone were to ask my friends the same thing, they would say, 'Ven. Pomnyun Sunim took all our marbles when we were young.' I often look back on those days and ask myself now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018What are the marbles in what I am doing now?\u2019
Among the things that I think are very important now, when I look back on them before I die, I think about what would be considered useless, like the marbles from my childhood. So, I suggest you not dwell too much on past mistakes but use them as experiences to reduce future errors.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHaha. Okay. Thank you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Change your name to 'No Saint.' (Everyone laughs)\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The questioner understood Sunim's words clearly and responded with cheerful laughter. Applause filled the audience as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
After answering all the questions, the promised two hours quickly passed by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The last question was about anxiety, and with that, the talk came to a close. Sunim added a final remark as he concluded the lecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"If you find that you have just one person you dislike in your human relationships, then when you can accept that one person, you will be free in all your relationships. That's why making peace with that person becomes a practice. But if there are two people you dislike, then you need to examine if there's something wrong with you. And if there are three people you dislike, you should definitely go to the hospital. (Laughter from the audience)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many people suffer from mental illnesses, but they may not realize that they are patients. Just as you would go to the hospital for a physical ailment, when you have a mental illness, you need treatment. 'Receiving treatment' does not mean 'being completely cured.' Many of you often misunderstand that treatment will result in a complete cure. First, there are cases where a complete cure is achieved. Second, there are cases where the condition is maintained so that the disease does not worsen. Third, there are cases where the rate at which the disease worsens is slowed down. All three constitute treatment. In particular, mental illness has not yet been sufficiently identified. While there are many traditional treatments for mental illness, modern psychiatric treatments can be considered more effective. So, if you are not feeling mentally well, it's essential to get checked out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are not facing a mental problem that requires treatment, but still have a lot of suffering, you should seek treatment on your own. Treating yourself and moving to a stage where you are free from suffering is what we call 'practice'. However, for those who cannot control themselves, even if they engage in practice, it will not be effective. Therefore, it's a misconception to think that you can always solve mental issues through self-practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And walking a lot and bowing are also helpful in treating mental illness. Insomnia is a sign of mental disorders. Therefore, a good night's sleep and moderate exercise are also very helpful in achieving mental stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Disaster is a blessing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
I hope that all of you live a little more lightly. Someone asked me this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018I had a failed first marriage and got married for the second time, but now I am going through another divorce. I wonder what sins I committed in my past life to keep failing in marriage like this.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, I said this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018I haven't even been married once. What blessings did you accumulate in your past life to get married twice?\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is getting married twice a blessing or a disaster? It's a matter of perspective. So, please don't consider what has happened to me now as a disaster. It's just something that happened. I hope you don\u2019t take anything too seriously and take things lightly.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The audience expressed their gratitude to Sunim who came from afar to give valuable teachings with enthusiastic cheers and applause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tomorrow, Sunim will be moving to San Diego to have a conversation with members of Jungto Society and then give a Dharma Talk in English with an interpreter for Americans at the Dharma Bum Temple.<\/p>\n","post_title":"A Day of Sunim, Los Angeles(Sep 11, 2023)","post_excerpt":"\"Every time I make a mistake, I feel regret and anguish\"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"a-day-of-sunim-los-angelessep-11-2023","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16739","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"};
\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"The moment you accept yourself, you can also improve yourself. Let me share an experience from my childhood. I was very good at marbles when I was young. I had a jar filled with marbles that I won from games with my friends. But now, 50 years later, I have no idea where all those marbles have gone. If I had the wisdom when I was young and, after playing marbles with my friends, I had given those marbles I won to my friends, how great would it have been? If that were the case, when someone went to my friends and asked, \u2018What was Ven. Pomnyun like when he was young?\u2019 they would say, 'Ven. Pomnyun Sunim was very compassionate from a young age. So even if he won marbles, he would give them back to us when we returned home.' It could have been done. Wouldn\u2019t it be nice if that were the case? But I couldn't do that. Now, If someone were to ask my friends the same thing, they would say, 'Ven. Pomnyun Sunim took all our marbles when we were young.' I often look back on those days and ask myself now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018What are the marbles in what I am doing now?\u2019
Among the things that I think are very important now, when I look back on them before I die, I think about what would be considered useless, like the marbles from my childhood. So, I suggest you not dwell too much on past mistakes but use them as experiences to reduce future errors.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHaha. Okay. Thank you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Change your name to 'No Saint.' (Everyone laughs)\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The questioner understood Sunim's words clearly and responded with cheerful laughter. Applause filled the audience as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
After answering all the questions, the promised two hours quickly passed by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The last question was about anxiety, and with that, the talk came to a close. Sunim added a final remark as he concluded the lecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"If you find that you have just one person you dislike in your human relationships, then when you can accept that one person, you will be free in all your relationships. That's why making peace with that person becomes a practice. But if there are two people you dislike, then you need to examine if there's something wrong with you. And if there are three people you dislike, you should definitely go to the hospital. (Laughter from the audience)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many people suffer from mental illnesses, but they may not realize that they are patients. Just as you would go to the hospital for a physical ailment, when you have a mental illness, you need treatment. 'Receiving treatment' does not mean 'being completely cured.' Many of you often misunderstand that treatment will result in a complete cure. First, there are cases where a complete cure is achieved. Second, there are cases where the condition is maintained so that the disease does not worsen. Third, there are cases where the rate at which the disease worsens is slowed down. All three constitute treatment. In particular, mental illness has not yet been sufficiently identified. While there are many traditional treatments for mental illness, modern psychiatric treatments can be considered more effective. So, if you are not feeling mentally well, it's essential to get checked out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are not facing a mental problem that requires treatment, but still have a lot of suffering, you should seek treatment on your own. Treating yourself and moving to a stage where you are free from suffering is what we call 'practice'. However, for those who cannot control themselves, even if they engage in practice, it will not be effective. Therefore, it's a misconception to think that you can always solve mental issues through self-practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And walking a lot and bowing are also helpful in treating mental illness. Insomnia is a sign of mental disorders. Therefore, a good night's sleep and moderate exercise are also very helpful in achieving mental stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Disaster is a blessing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
I hope that all of you live a little more lightly. Someone asked me this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018I had a failed first marriage and got married for the second time, but now I am going through another divorce. I wonder what sins I committed in my past life to keep failing in marriage like this.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, I said this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018I haven't even been married once. What blessings did you accumulate in your past life to get married twice?\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is getting married twice a blessing or a disaster? It's a matter of perspective. So, please don't consider what has happened to me now as a disaster. It's just something that happened. I hope you don\u2019t take anything too seriously and take things lightly.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The audience expressed their gratitude to Sunim who came from afar to give valuable teachings with enthusiastic cheers and applause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tomorrow, Sunim will be moving to San Diego to have a conversation with members of Jungto Society and then give a Dharma Talk in English with an interpreter for Americans at the Dharma Bum Temple.<\/p>\n","post_title":"A Day of Sunim, Los Angeles(Sep 11, 2023)","post_excerpt":"\"Every time I make a mistake, I feel regret and anguish\"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"a-day-of-sunim-los-angelessep-11-2023","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16739","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"};
\"The moment you accept yourself, you can also improve yourself. Let me share an experience from my childhood. I was very good at marbles when I was young. I had a jar filled with marbles that I won from games with my friends. But now, 50 years later, I have no idea where all those marbles have gone. If I had the wisdom when I was young and, after playing marbles with my friends, I had given those marbles I won to my friends, how great would it have been? If that were the case, when someone went to my friends and asked, \u2018What was Ven. Pomnyun like when he was young?\u2019 they would say, 'Ven. Pomnyun Sunim was very compassionate from a young age. So even if he won marbles, he would give them back to us when we returned home.' It could have been done. Wouldn\u2019t it be nice if that were the case? But I couldn't do that. Now, If someone were to ask my friends the same thing, they would say, 'Ven. Pomnyun Sunim took all our marbles when we were young.' I often look back on those days and ask myself now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018What are the marbles in what I am doing now?\u2019
Among the things that I think are very important now, when I look back on them before I die, I think about what would be considered useless, like the marbles from my childhood. So, I suggest you not dwell too much on past mistakes but use them as experiences to reduce future errors.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHaha. Okay. Thank you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Change your name to 'No Saint.' (Everyone laughs)\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The questioner understood Sunim's words clearly and responded with cheerful laughter. Applause filled the audience as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
After answering all the questions, the promised two hours quickly passed by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The last question was about anxiety, and with that, the talk came to a close. Sunim added a final remark as he concluded the lecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"If you find that you have just one person you dislike in your human relationships, then when you can accept that one person, you will be free in all your relationships. That's why making peace with that person becomes a practice. But if there are two people you dislike, then you need to examine if there's something wrong with you. And if there are three people you dislike, you should definitely go to the hospital. (Laughter from the audience)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many people suffer from mental illnesses, but they may not realize that they are patients. Just as you would go to the hospital for a physical ailment, when you have a mental illness, you need treatment. 'Receiving treatment' does not mean 'being completely cured.' Many of you often misunderstand that treatment will result in a complete cure. First, there are cases where a complete cure is achieved. Second, there are cases where the condition is maintained so that the disease does not worsen. Third, there are cases where the rate at which the disease worsens is slowed down. All three constitute treatment. In particular, mental illness has not yet been sufficiently identified. While there are many traditional treatments for mental illness, modern psychiatric treatments can be considered more effective. So, if you are not feeling mentally well, it's essential to get checked out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are not facing a mental problem that requires treatment, but still have a lot of suffering, you should seek treatment on your own. Treating yourself and moving to a stage where you are free from suffering is what we call 'practice'. However, for those who cannot control themselves, even if they engage in practice, it will not be effective. Therefore, it's a misconception to think that you can always solve mental issues through self-practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And walking a lot and bowing are also helpful in treating mental illness. Insomnia is a sign of mental disorders. Therefore, a good night's sleep and moderate exercise are also very helpful in achieving mental stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Disaster is a blessing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
I hope that all of you live a little more lightly. Someone asked me this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018I had a failed first marriage and got married for the second time, but now I am going through another divorce. I wonder what sins I committed in my past life to keep failing in marriage like this.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, I said this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018I haven't even been married once. What blessings did you accumulate in your past life to get married twice?\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is getting married twice a blessing or a disaster? It's a matter of perspective. So, please don't consider what has happened to me now as a disaster. It's just something that happened. I hope you don\u2019t take anything too seriously and take things lightly.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The audience expressed their gratitude to Sunim who came from afar to give valuable teachings with enthusiastic cheers and applause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tomorrow, Sunim will be moving to San Diego to have a conversation with members of Jungto Society and then give a Dharma Talk in English with an interpreter for Americans at the Dharma Bum Temple.<\/p>\n","post_title":"A Day of Sunim, Los Angeles(Sep 11, 2023)","post_excerpt":"\"Every time I make a mistake, I feel regret and anguish\"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"a-day-of-sunim-los-angelessep-11-2023","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16739","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"};
\n
Look at human history. Humanity has continued to progress through failure. The civilization we have today was built on countless experiences of failure. That's why the saying 'Failure is the mother of success' exists. The reason failure brings frustration is because of greed. You should be able to admit, 'I am a person who can make mistakes,' to move beyond the feeling of regret.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"The moment you accept yourself, you can also improve yourself. Let me share an experience from my childhood. I was very good at marbles when I was young. I had a jar filled with marbles that I won from games with my friends. But now, 50 years later, I have no idea where all those marbles have gone. If I had the wisdom when I was young and, after playing marbles with my friends, I had given those marbles I won to my friends, how great would it have been? If that were the case, when someone went to my friends and asked, \u2018What was Ven. Pomnyun like when he was young?\u2019 they would say, 'Ven. Pomnyun Sunim was very compassionate from a young age. So even if he won marbles, he would give them back to us when we returned home.' It could have been done. Wouldn\u2019t it be nice if that were the case? But I couldn't do that. Now, If someone were to ask my friends the same thing, they would say, 'Ven. Pomnyun Sunim took all our marbles when we were young.' I often look back on those days and ask myself now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018What are the marbles in what I am doing now?\u2019
Among the things that I think are very important now, when I look back on them before I die, I think about what would be considered useless, like the marbles from my childhood. So, I suggest you not dwell too much on past mistakes but use them as experiences to reduce future errors.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHaha. Okay. Thank you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Change your name to 'No Saint.' (Everyone laughs)\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The questioner understood Sunim's words clearly and responded with cheerful laughter. Applause filled the audience as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
After answering all the questions, the promised two hours quickly passed by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The last question was about anxiety, and with that, the talk came to a close. Sunim added a final remark as he concluded the lecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"If you find that you have just one person you dislike in your human relationships, then when you can accept that one person, you will be free in all your relationships. That's why making peace with that person becomes a practice. But if there are two people you dislike, then you need to examine if there's something wrong with you. And if there are three people you dislike, you should definitely go to the hospital. (Laughter from the audience)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many people suffer from mental illnesses, but they may not realize that they are patients. Just as you would go to the hospital for a physical ailment, when you have a mental illness, you need treatment. 'Receiving treatment' does not mean 'being completely cured.' Many of you often misunderstand that treatment will result in a complete cure. First, there are cases where a complete cure is achieved. Second, there are cases where the condition is maintained so that the disease does not worsen. Third, there are cases where the rate at which the disease worsens is slowed down. All three constitute treatment. In particular, mental illness has not yet been sufficiently identified. While there are many traditional treatments for mental illness, modern psychiatric treatments can be considered more effective. So, if you are not feeling mentally well, it's essential to get checked out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are not facing a mental problem that requires treatment, but still have a lot of suffering, you should seek treatment on your own. Treating yourself and moving to a stage where you are free from suffering is what we call 'practice'. However, for those who cannot control themselves, even if they engage in practice, it will not be effective. Therefore, it's a misconception to think that you can always solve mental issues through self-practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And walking a lot and bowing are also helpful in treating mental illness. Insomnia is a sign of mental disorders. Therefore, a good night's sleep and moderate exercise are also very helpful in achieving mental stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Disaster is a blessing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
I hope that all of you live a little more lightly. Someone asked me this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018I had a failed first marriage and got married for the second time, but now I am going through another divorce. I wonder what sins I committed in my past life to keep failing in marriage like this.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, I said this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018I haven't even been married once. What blessings did you accumulate in your past life to get married twice?\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is getting married twice a blessing or a disaster? It's a matter of perspective. So, please don't consider what has happened to me now as a disaster. It's just something that happened. I hope you don\u2019t take anything too seriously and take things lightly.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The audience expressed their gratitude to Sunim who came from afar to give valuable teachings with enthusiastic cheers and applause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tomorrow, Sunim will be moving to San Diego to have a conversation with members of Jungto Society and then give a Dharma Talk in English with an interpreter for Americans at the Dharma Bum Temple.<\/p>\n","post_title":"A Day of Sunim, Los Angeles(Sep 11, 2023)","post_excerpt":"\"Every time I make a mistake, I feel regret and anguish\"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"a-day-of-sunim-los-angelessep-11-2023","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16739","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"};
\n
\"So, that's why I asked if you were a saint. Regret is not a reflection. Regret arises from the belief that I am a person who cannot make mistakes. Regret occurs when you cannot forgive yourself for the mistakes you've made. You are a saint in name only, not a saint in perfection. You are a person who can make mistakes. In order to reduce mistakes, you should refer to your past failures and work to reduce mistakes in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Look at human history. Humanity has continued to progress through failure. The civilization we have today was built on countless experiences of failure. That's why the saying 'Failure is the mother of success' exists. The reason failure brings frustration is because of greed. You should be able to admit, 'I am a person who can make mistakes,' to move beyond the feeling of regret.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"The moment you accept yourself, you can also improve yourself. Let me share an experience from my childhood. I was very good at marbles when I was young. I had a jar filled with marbles that I won from games with my friends. But now, 50 years later, I have no idea where all those marbles have gone. If I had the wisdom when I was young and, after playing marbles with my friends, I had given those marbles I won to my friends, how great would it have been? If that were the case, when someone went to my friends and asked, \u2018What was Ven. Pomnyun like when he was young?\u2019 they would say, 'Ven. Pomnyun Sunim was very compassionate from a young age. So even if he won marbles, he would give them back to us when we returned home.' It could have been done. Wouldn\u2019t it be nice if that were the case? But I couldn't do that. Now, If someone were to ask my friends the same thing, they would say, 'Ven. Pomnyun Sunim took all our marbles when we were young.' I often look back on those days and ask myself now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018What are the marbles in what I am doing now?\u2019
Among the things that I think are very important now, when I look back on them before I die, I think about what would be considered useless, like the marbles from my childhood. So, I suggest you not dwell too much on past mistakes but use them as experiences to reduce future errors.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHaha. Okay. Thank you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Change your name to 'No Saint.' (Everyone laughs)\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The questioner understood Sunim's words clearly and responded with cheerful laughter. Applause filled the audience as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
After answering all the questions, the promised two hours quickly passed by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The last question was about anxiety, and with that, the talk came to a close. Sunim added a final remark as he concluded the lecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"If you find that you have just one person you dislike in your human relationships, then when you can accept that one person, you will be free in all your relationships. That's why making peace with that person becomes a practice. But if there are two people you dislike, then you need to examine if there's something wrong with you. And if there are three people you dislike, you should definitely go to the hospital. (Laughter from the audience)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many people suffer from mental illnesses, but they may not realize that they are patients. Just as you would go to the hospital for a physical ailment, when you have a mental illness, you need treatment. 'Receiving treatment' does not mean 'being completely cured.' Many of you often misunderstand that treatment will result in a complete cure. First, there are cases where a complete cure is achieved. Second, there are cases where the condition is maintained so that the disease does not worsen. Third, there are cases where the rate at which the disease worsens is slowed down. All three constitute treatment. In particular, mental illness has not yet been sufficiently identified. While there are many traditional treatments for mental illness, modern psychiatric treatments can be considered more effective. So, if you are not feeling mentally well, it's essential to get checked out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are not facing a mental problem that requires treatment, but still have a lot of suffering, you should seek treatment on your own. Treating yourself and moving to a stage where you are free from suffering is what we call 'practice'. However, for those who cannot control themselves, even if they engage in practice, it will not be effective. Therefore, it's a misconception to think that you can always solve mental issues through self-practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And walking a lot and bowing are also helpful in treating mental illness. Insomnia is a sign of mental disorders. Therefore, a good night's sleep and moderate exercise are also very helpful in achieving mental stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Disaster is a blessing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
I hope that all of you live a little more lightly. Someone asked me this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018I had a failed first marriage and got married for the second time, but now I am going through another divorce. I wonder what sins I committed in my past life to keep failing in marriage like this.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, I said this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018I haven't even been married once. What blessings did you accumulate in your past life to get married twice?\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is getting married twice a blessing or a disaster? It's a matter of perspective. So, please don't consider what has happened to me now as a disaster. It's just something that happened. I hope you don\u2019t take anything too seriously and take things lightly.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The audience expressed their gratitude to Sunim who came from afar to give valuable teachings with enthusiastic cheers and applause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tomorrow, Sunim will be moving to San Diego to have a conversation with members of Jungto Society and then give a Dharma Talk in English with an interpreter for Americans at the Dharma Bum Temple.<\/p>\n","post_title":"A Day of Sunim, Los Angeles(Sep 11, 2023)","post_excerpt":"\"Every time I make a mistake, I feel regret and anguish\"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"a-day-of-sunim-los-angelessep-11-2023","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16739","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"};
\n
\u201cOkay. I accept. My mistakes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"So, that's why I asked if you were a saint. Regret is not a reflection. Regret arises from the belief that I am a person who cannot make mistakes. Regret occurs when you cannot forgive yourself for the mistakes you've made. You are a saint in name only, not a saint in perfection. You are a person who can make mistakes. In order to reduce mistakes, you should refer to your past failures and work to reduce mistakes in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Look at human history. Humanity has continued to progress through failure. The civilization we have today was built on countless experiences of failure. That's why the saying 'Failure is the mother of success' exists. The reason failure brings frustration is because of greed. You should be able to admit, 'I am a person who can make mistakes,' to move beyond the feeling of regret.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"The moment you accept yourself, you can also improve yourself. Let me share an experience from my childhood. I was very good at marbles when I was young. I had a jar filled with marbles that I won from games with my friends. But now, 50 years later, I have no idea where all those marbles have gone. If I had the wisdom when I was young and, after playing marbles with my friends, I had given those marbles I won to my friends, how great would it have been? If that were the case, when someone went to my friends and asked, \u2018What was Ven. Pomnyun like when he was young?\u2019 they would say, 'Ven. Pomnyun Sunim was very compassionate from a young age. So even if he won marbles, he would give them back to us when we returned home.' It could have been done. Wouldn\u2019t it be nice if that were the case? But I couldn't do that. Now, If someone were to ask my friends the same thing, they would say, 'Ven. Pomnyun Sunim took all our marbles when we were young.' I often look back on those days and ask myself now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018What are the marbles in what I am doing now?\u2019
Among the things that I think are very important now, when I look back on them before I die, I think about what would be considered useless, like the marbles from my childhood. So, I suggest you not dwell too much on past mistakes but use them as experiences to reduce future errors.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHaha. Okay. Thank you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Change your name to 'No Saint.' (Everyone laughs)\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The questioner understood Sunim's words clearly and responded with cheerful laughter. Applause filled the audience as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
After answering all the questions, the promised two hours quickly passed by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The last question was about anxiety, and with that, the talk came to a close. Sunim added a final remark as he concluded the lecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"If you find that you have just one person you dislike in your human relationships, then when you can accept that one person, you will be free in all your relationships. That's why making peace with that person becomes a practice. But if there are two people you dislike, then you need to examine if there's something wrong with you. And if there are three people you dislike, you should definitely go to the hospital. (Laughter from the audience)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many people suffer from mental illnesses, but they may not realize that they are patients. Just as you would go to the hospital for a physical ailment, when you have a mental illness, you need treatment. 'Receiving treatment' does not mean 'being completely cured.' Many of you often misunderstand that treatment will result in a complete cure. First, there are cases where a complete cure is achieved. Second, there are cases where the condition is maintained so that the disease does not worsen. Third, there are cases where the rate at which the disease worsens is slowed down. All three constitute treatment. In particular, mental illness has not yet been sufficiently identified. While there are many traditional treatments for mental illness, modern psychiatric treatments can be considered more effective. So, if you are not feeling mentally well, it's essential to get checked out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are not facing a mental problem that requires treatment, but still have a lot of suffering, you should seek treatment on your own. Treating yourself and moving to a stage where you are free from suffering is what we call 'practice'. However, for those who cannot control themselves, even if they engage in practice, it will not be effective. Therefore, it's a misconception to think that you can always solve mental issues through self-practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And walking a lot and bowing are also helpful in treating mental illness. Insomnia is a sign of mental disorders. Therefore, a good night's sleep and moderate exercise are also very helpful in achieving mental stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Disaster is a blessing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
I hope that all of you live a little more lightly. Someone asked me this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018I had a failed first marriage and got married for the second time, but now I am going through another divorce. I wonder what sins I committed in my past life to keep failing in marriage like this.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, I said this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018I haven't even been married once. What blessings did you accumulate in your past life to get married twice?\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is getting married twice a blessing or a disaster? It's a matter of perspective. So, please don't consider what has happened to me now as a disaster. It's just something that happened. I hope you don\u2019t take anything too seriously and take things lightly.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The audience expressed their gratitude to Sunim who came from afar to give valuable teachings with enthusiastic cheers and applause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tomorrow, Sunim will be moving to San Diego to have a conversation with members of Jungto Society and then give a Dharma Talk in English with an interpreter for Americans at the Dharma Bum Temple.<\/p>\n","post_title":"A Day of Sunim, Los Angeles(Sep 11, 2023)","post_excerpt":"\"Every time I make a mistake, I feel regret and anguish\"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"a-day-of-sunim-los-angelessep-11-2023","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16739","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"};
\n
\"Regret arises from the assumption that I am a person who shouldn't make mistakes.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOkay. I accept. My mistakes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"So, that's why I asked if you were a saint. Regret is not a reflection. Regret arises from the belief that I am a person who cannot make mistakes. Regret occurs when you cannot forgive yourself for the mistakes you've made. You are a saint in name only, not a saint in perfection. You are a person who can make mistakes. In order to reduce mistakes, you should refer to your past failures and work to reduce mistakes in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Look at human history. Humanity has continued to progress through failure. The civilization we have today was built on countless experiences of failure. That's why the saying 'Failure is the mother of success' exists. The reason failure brings frustration is because of greed. You should be able to admit, 'I am a person who can make mistakes,' to move beyond the feeling of regret.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"The moment you accept yourself, you can also improve yourself. Let me share an experience from my childhood. I was very good at marbles when I was young. I had a jar filled with marbles that I won from games with my friends. But now, 50 years later, I have no idea where all those marbles have gone. If I had the wisdom when I was young and, after playing marbles with my friends, I had given those marbles I won to my friends, how great would it have been? If that were the case, when someone went to my friends and asked, \u2018What was Ven. Pomnyun like when he was young?\u2019 they would say, 'Ven. Pomnyun Sunim was very compassionate from a young age. So even if he won marbles, he would give them back to us when we returned home.' It could have been done. Wouldn\u2019t it be nice if that were the case? But I couldn't do that. Now, If someone were to ask my friends the same thing, they would say, 'Ven. Pomnyun Sunim took all our marbles when we were young.' I often look back on those days and ask myself now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018What are the marbles in what I am doing now?\u2019
Among the things that I think are very important now, when I look back on them before I die, I think about what would be considered useless, like the marbles from my childhood. So, I suggest you not dwell too much on past mistakes but use them as experiences to reduce future errors.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHaha. Okay. Thank you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Change your name to 'No Saint.' (Everyone laughs)\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The questioner understood Sunim's words clearly and responded with cheerful laughter. Applause filled the audience as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
After answering all the questions, the promised two hours quickly passed by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The last question was about anxiety, and with that, the talk came to a close. Sunim added a final remark as he concluded the lecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"If you find that you have just one person you dislike in your human relationships, then when you can accept that one person, you will be free in all your relationships. That's why making peace with that person becomes a practice. But if there are two people you dislike, then you need to examine if there's something wrong with you. And if there are three people you dislike, you should definitely go to the hospital. (Laughter from the audience)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many people suffer from mental illnesses, but they may not realize that they are patients. Just as you would go to the hospital for a physical ailment, when you have a mental illness, you need treatment. 'Receiving treatment' does not mean 'being completely cured.' Many of you often misunderstand that treatment will result in a complete cure. First, there are cases where a complete cure is achieved. Second, there are cases where the condition is maintained so that the disease does not worsen. Third, there are cases where the rate at which the disease worsens is slowed down. All three constitute treatment. In particular, mental illness has not yet been sufficiently identified. While there are many traditional treatments for mental illness, modern psychiatric treatments can be considered more effective. So, if you are not feeling mentally well, it's essential to get checked out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are not facing a mental problem that requires treatment, but still have a lot of suffering, you should seek treatment on your own. Treating yourself and moving to a stage where you are free from suffering is what we call 'practice'. However, for those who cannot control themselves, even if they engage in practice, it will not be effective. Therefore, it's a misconception to think that you can always solve mental issues through self-practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And walking a lot and bowing are also helpful in treating mental illness. Insomnia is a sign of mental disorders. Therefore, a good night's sleep and moderate exercise are also very helpful in achieving mental stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Disaster is a blessing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
I hope that all of you live a little more lightly. Someone asked me this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018I had a failed first marriage and got married for the second time, but now I am going through another divorce. I wonder what sins I committed in my past life to keep failing in marriage like this.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, I said this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018I haven't even been married once. What blessings did you accumulate in your past life to get married twice?\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is getting married twice a blessing or a disaster? It's a matter of perspective. So, please don't consider what has happened to me now as a disaster. It's just something that happened. I hope you don\u2019t take anything too seriously and take things lightly.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The audience expressed their gratitude to Sunim who came from afar to give valuable teachings with enthusiastic cheers and applause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tomorrow, Sunim will be moving to San Diego to have a conversation with members of Jungto Society and then give a Dharma Talk in English with an interpreter for Americans at the Dharma Bum Temple.<\/p>\n","post_title":"A Day of Sunim, Los Angeles(Sep 11, 2023)","post_excerpt":"\"Every time I make a mistake, I feel regret and anguish\"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"a-day-of-sunim-los-angelessep-11-2023","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16739","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"};
\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Regret arises from the assumption that I am a person who shouldn't make mistakes.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOkay. I accept. My mistakes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"So, that's why I asked if you were a saint. Regret is not a reflection. Regret arises from the belief that I am a person who cannot make mistakes. Regret occurs when you cannot forgive yourself for the mistakes you've made. You are a saint in name only, not a saint in perfection. You are a person who can make mistakes. In order to reduce mistakes, you should refer to your past failures and work to reduce mistakes in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Look at human history. Humanity has continued to progress through failure. The civilization we have today was built on countless experiences of failure. That's why the saying 'Failure is the mother of success' exists. The reason failure brings frustration is because of greed. You should be able to admit, 'I am a person who can make mistakes,' to move beyond the feeling of regret.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"The moment you accept yourself, you can also improve yourself. Let me share an experience from my childhood. I was very good at marbles when I was young. I had a jar filled with marbles that I won from games with my friends. But now, 50 years later, I have no idea where all those marbles have gone. If I had the wisdom when I was young and, after playing marbles with my friends, I had given those marbles I won to my friends, how great would it have been? If that were the case, when someone went to my friends and asked, \u2018What was Ven. Pomnyun like when he was young?\u2019 they would say, 'Ven. Pomnyun Sunim was very compassionate from a young age. So even if he won marbles, he would give them back to us when we returned home.' It could have been done. Wouldn\u2019t it be nice if that were the case? But I couldn't do that. Now, If someone were to ask my friends the same thing, they would say, 'Ven. Pomnyun Sunim took all our marbles when we were young.' I often look back on those days and ask myself now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018What are the marbles in what I am doing now?\u2019
Among the things that I think are very important now, when I look back on them before I die, I think about what would be considered useless, like the marbles from my childhood. So, I suggest you not dwell too much on past mistakes but use them as experiences to reduce future errors.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHaha. Okay. Thank you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Change your name to 'No Saint.' (Everyone laughs)\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The questioner understood Sunim's words clearly and responded with cheerful laughter. Applause filled the audience as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
After answering all the questions, the promised two hours quickly passed by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The last question was about anxiety, and with that, the talk came to a close. Sunim added a final remark as he concluded the lecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"If you find that you have just one person you dislike in your human relationships, then when you can accept that one person, you will be free in all your relationships. That's why making peace with that person becomes a practice. But if there are two people you dislike, then you need to examine if there's something wrong with you. And if there are three people you dislike, you should definitely go to the hospital. (Laughter from the audience)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many people suffer from mental illnesses, but they may not realize that they are patients. Just as you would go to the hospital for a physical ailment, when you have a mental illness, you need treatment. 'Receiving treatment' does not mean 'being completely cured.' Many of you often misunderstand that treatment will result in a complete cure. First, there are cases where a complete cure is achieved. Second, there are cases where the condition is maintained so that the disease does not worsen. Third, there are cases where the rate at which the disease worsens is slowed down. All three constitute treatment. In particular, mental illness has not yet been sufficiently identified. While there are many traditional treatments for mental illness, modern psychiatric treatments can be considered more effective. So, if you are not feeling mentally well, it's essential to get checked out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are not facing a mental problem that requires treatment, but still have a lot of suffering, you should seek treatment on your own. Treating yourself and moving to a stage where you are free from suffering is what we call 'practice'. However, for those who cannot control themselves, even if they engage in practice, it will not be effective. Therefore, it's a misconception to think that you can always solve mental issues through self-practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And walking a lot and bowing are also helpful in treating mental illness. Insomnia is a sign of mental disorders. Therefore, a good night's sleep and moderate exercise are also very helpful in achieving mental stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Disaster is a blessing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
I hope that all of you live a little more lightly. Someone asked me this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018I had a failed first marriage and got married for the second time, but now I am going through another divorce. I wonder what sins I committed in my past life to keep failing in marriage like this.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, I said this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018I haven't even been married once. What blessings did you accumulate in your past life to get married twice?\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is getting married twice a blessing or a disaster? It's a matter of perspective. So, please don't consider what has happened to me now as a disaster. It's just something that happened. I hope you don\u2019t take anything too seriously and take things lightly.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The audience expressed their gratitude to Sunim who came from afar to give valuable teachings with enthusiastic cheers and applause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tomorrow, Sunim will be moving to San Diego to have a conversation with members of Jungto Society and then give a Dharma Talk in English with an interpreter for Americans at the Dharma Bum Temple.<\/p>\n","post_title":"A Day of Sunim, Los Angeles(Sep 11, 2023)","post_excerpt":"\"Every time I make a mistake, I feel regret and anguish\"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"a-day-of-sunim-los-angelessep-11-2023","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16739","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"};
\"Regret arises from the assumption that I am a person who shouldn't make mistakes.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOkay. I accept. My mistakes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"So, that's why I asked if you were a saint. Regret is not a reflection. Regret arises from the belief that I am a person who cannot make mistakes. Regret occurs when you cannot forgive yourself for the mistakes you've made. You are a saint in name only, not a saint in perfection. You are a person who can make mistakes. In order to reduce mistakes, you should refer to your past failures and work to reduce mistakes in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Look at human history. Humanity has continued to progress through failure. The civilization we have today was built on countless experiences of failure. That's why the saying 'Failure is the mother of success' exists. The reason failure brings frustration is because of greed. You should be able to admit, 'I am a person who can make mistakes,' to move beyond the feeling of regret.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"The moment you accept yourself, you can also improve yourself. Let me share an experience from my childhood. I was very good at marbles when I was young. I had a jar filled with marbles that I won from games with my friends. But now, 50 years later, I have no idea where all those marbles have gone. If I had the wisdom when I was young and, after playing marbles with my friends, I had given those marbles I won to my friends, how great would it have been? If that were the case, when someone went to my friends and asked, \u2018What was Ven. Pomnyun like when he was young?\u2019 they would say, 'Ven. Pomnyun Sunim was very compassionate from a young age. So even if he won marbles, he would give them back to us when we returned home.' It could have been done. Wouldn\u2019t it be nice if that were the case? But I couldn't do that. Now, If someone were to ask my friends the same thing, they would say, 'Ven. Pomnyun Sunim took all our marbles when we were young.' I often look back on those days and ask myself now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018What are the marbles in what I am doing now?\u2019
Among the things that I think are very important now, when I look back on them before I die, I think about what would be considered useless, like the marbles from my childhood. So, I suggest you not dwell too much on past mistakes but use them as experiences to reduce future errors.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHaha. Okay. Thank you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Change your name to 'No Saint.' (Everyone laughs)\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The questioner understood Sunim's words clearly and responded with cheerful laughter. Applause filled the audience as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
After answering all the questions, the promised two hours quickly passed by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The last question was about anxiety, and with that, the talk came to a close. Sunim added a final remark as he concluded the lecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"If you find that you have just one person you dislike in your human relationships, then when you can accept that one person, you will be free in all your relationships. That's why making peace with that person becomes a practice. But if there are two people you dislike, then you need to examine if there's something wrong with you. And if there are three people you dislike, you should definitely go to the hospital. (Laughter from the audience)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many people suffer from mental illnesses, but they may not realize that they are patients. Just as you would go to the hospital for a physical ailment, when you have a mental illness, you need treatment. 'Receiving treatment' does not mean 'being completely cured.' Many of you often misunderstand that treatment will result in a complete cure. First, there are cases where a complete cure is achieved. Second, there are cases where the condition is maintained so that the disease does not worsen. Third, there are cases where the rate at which the disease worsens is slowed down. All three constitute treatment. In particular, mental illness has not yet been sufficiently identified. While there are many traditional treatments for mental illness, modern psychiatric treatments can be considered more effective. So, if you are not feeling mentally well, it's essential to get checked out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are not facing a mental problem that requires treatment, but still have a lot of suffering, you should seek treatment on your own. Treating yourself and moving to a stage where you are free from suffering is what we call 'practice'. However, for those who cannot control themselves, even if they engage in practice, it will not be effective. Therefore, it's a misconception to think that you can always solve mental issues through self-practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And walking a lot and bowing are also helpful in treating mental illness. Insomnia is a sign of mental disorders. Therefore, a good night's sleep and moderate exercise are also very helpful in achieving mental stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Disaster is a blessing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
I hope that all of you live a little more lightly. Someone asked me this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018I had a failed first marriage and got married for the second time, but now I am going through another divorce. I wonder what sins I committed in my past life to keep failing in marriage like this.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, I said this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018I haven't even been married once. What blessings did you accumulate in your past life to get married twice?\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is getting married twice a blessing or a disaster? It's a matter of perspective. So, please don't consider what has happened to me now as a disaster. It's just something that happened. I hope you don\u2019t take anything too seriously and take things lightly.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The audience expressed their gratitude to Sunim who came from afar to give valuable teachings with enthusiastic cheers and applause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tomorrow, Sunim will be moving to San Diego to have a conversation with members of Jungto Society and then give a Dharma Talk in English with an interpreter for Americans at the Dharma Bum Temple.<\/p>\n","post_title":"A Day of Sunim, Los Angeles(Sep 11, 2023)","post_excerpt":"\"Every time I make a mistake, I feel regret and anguish\"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"a-day-of-sunim-los-angelessep-11-2023","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16739","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"};
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\"But why do you keep sitting and crying?\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Regret arises from the assumption that I am a person who shouldn't make mistakes.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOkay. I accept. My mistakes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"So, that's why I asked if you were a saint. Regret is not a reflection. Regret arises from the belief that I am a person who cannot make mistakes. Regret occurs when you cannot forgive yourself for the mistakes you've made. You are a saint in name only, not a saint in perfection. You are a person who can make mistakes. In order to reduce mistakes, you should refer to your past failures and work to reduce mistakes in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Look at human history. Humanity has continued to progress through failure. The civilization we have today was built on countless experiences of failure. That's why the saying 'Failure is the mother of success' exists. The reason failure brings frustration is because of greed. You should be able to admit, 'I am a person who can make mistakes,' to move beyond the feeling of regret.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"The moment you accept yourself, you can also improve yourself. Let me share an experience from my childhood. I was very good at marbles when I was young. I had a jar filled with marbles that I won from games with my friends. But now, 50 years later, I have no idea where all those marbles have gone. If I had the wisdom when I was young and, after playing marbles with my friends, I had given those marbles I won to my friends, how great would it have been? If that were the case, when someone went to my friends and asked, \u2018What was Ven. Pomnyun like when he was young?\u2019 they would say, 'Ven. Pomnyun Sunim was very compassionate from a young age. So even if he won marbles, he would give them back to us when we returned home.' It could have been done. Wouldn\u2019t it be nice if that were the case? But I couldn't do that. Now, If someone were to ask my friends the same thing, they would say, 'Ven. Pomnyun Sunim took all our marbles when we were young.' I often look back on those days and ask myself now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018What are the marbles in what I am doing now?\u2019
Among the things that I think are very important now, when I look back on them before I die, I think about what would be considered useless, like the marbles from my childhood. So, I suggest you not dwell too much on past mistakes but use them as experiences to reduce future errors.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHaha. Okay. Thank you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Change your name to 'No Saint.' (Everyone laughs)\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The questioner understood Sunim's words clearly and responded with cheerful laughter. Applause filled the audience as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
After answering all the questions, the promised two hours quickly passed by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The last question was about anxiety, and with that, the talk came to a close. Sunim added a final remark as he concluded the lecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"If you find that you have just one person you dislike in your human relationships, then when you can accept that one person, you will be free in all your relationships. That's why making peace with that person becomes a practice. But if there are two people you dislike, then you need to examine if there's something wrong with you. And if there are three people you dislike, you should definitely go to the hospital. (Laughter from the audience)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many people suffer from mental illnesses, but they may not realize that they are patients. Just as you would go to the hospital for a physical ailment, when you have a mental illness, you need treatment. 'Receiving treatment' does not mean 'being completely cured.' Many of you often misunderstand that treatment will result in a complete cure. First, there are cases where a complete cure is achieved. Second, there are cases where the condition is maintained so that the disease does not worsen. Third, there are cases where the rate at which the disease worsens is slowed down. All three constitute treatment. In particular, mental illness has not yet been sufficiently identified. While there are many traditional treatments for mental illness, modern psychiatric treatments can be considered more effective. So, if you are not feeling mentally well, it's essential to get checked out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are not facing a mental problem that requires treatment, but still have a lot of suffering, you should seek treatment on your own. Treating yourself and moving to a stage where you are free from suffering is what we call 'practice'. However, for those who cannot control themselves, even if they engage in practice, it will not be effective. Therefore, it's a misconception to think that you can always solve mental issues through self-practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And walking a lot and bowing are also helpful in treating mental illness. Insomnia is a sign of mental disorders. Therefore, a good night's sleep and moderate exercise are also very helpful in achieving mental stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Disaster is a blessing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
I hope that all of you live a little more lightly. Someone asked me this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018I had a failed first marriage and got married for the second time, but now I am going through another divorce. I wonder what sins I committed in my past life to keep failing in marriage like this.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, I said this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018I haven't even been married once. What blessings did you accumulate in your past life to get married twice?\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is getting married twice a blessing or a disaster? It's a matter of perspective. So, please don't consider what has happened to me now as a disaster. It's just something that happened. I hope you don\u2019t take anything too seriously and take things lightly.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The audience expressed their gratitude to Sunim who came from afar to give valuable teachings with enthusiastic cheers and applause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tomorrow, Sunim will be moving to San Diego to have a conversation with members of Jungto Society and then give a Dharma Talk in English with an interpreter for Americans at the Dharma Bum Temple.<\/p>\n","post_title":"A Day of Sunim, Los Angeles(Sep 11, 2023)","post_excerpt":"\"Every time I make a mistake, I feel regret and anguish\"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"a-day-of-sunim-los-angelessep-11-2023","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16739","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"};
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\u201cGet up? But what about the regret? Regret...\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"But why do you keep sitting and crying?\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Regret arises from the assumption that I am a person who shouldn't make mistakes.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOkay. I accept. My mistakes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"So, that's why I asked if you were a saint. Regret is not a reflection. Regret arises from the belief that I am a person who cannot make mistakes. Regret occurs when you cannot forgive yourself for the mistakes you've made. You are a saint in name only, not a saint in perfection. You are a person who can make mistakes. In order to reduce mistakes, you should refer to your past failures and work to reduce mistakes in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Look at human history. Humanity has continued to progress through failure. The civilization we have today was built on countless experiences of failure. That's why the saying 'Failure is the mother of success' exists. The reason failure brings frustration is because of greed. You should be able to admit, 'I am a person who can make mistakes,' to move beyond the feeling of regret.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"The moment you accept yourself, you can also improve yourself. Let me share an experience from my childhood. I was very good at marbles when I was young. I had a jar filled with marbles that I won from games with my friends. But now, 50 years later, I have no idea where all those marbles have gone. If I had the wisdom when I was young and, after playing marbles with my friends, I had given those marbles I won to my friends, how great would it have been? If that were the case, when someone went to my friends and asked, \u2018What was Ven. Pomnyun like when he was young?\u2019 they would say, 'Ven. Pomnyun Sunim was very compassionate from a young age. So even if he won marbles, he would give them back to us when we returned home.' It could have been done. Wouldn\u2019t it be nice if that were the case? But I couldn't do that. Now, If someone were to ask my friends the same thing, they would say, 'Ven. Pomnyun Sunim took all our marbles when we were young.' I often look back on those days and ask myself now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018What are the marbles in what I am doing now?\u2019
Among the things that I think are very important now, when I look back on them before I die, I think about what would be considered useless, like the marbles from my childhood. So, I suggest you not dwell too much on past mistakes but use them as experiences to reduce future errors.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHaha. Okay. Thank you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Change your name to 'No Saint.' (Everyone laughs)\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The questioner understood Sunim's words clearly and responded with cheerful laughter. Applause filled the audience as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
After answering all the questions, the promised two hours quickly passed by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The last question was about anxiety, and with that, the talk came to a close. Sunim added a final remark as he concluded the lecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"If you find that you have just one person you dislike in your human relationships, then when you can accept that one person, you will be free in all your relationships. That's why making peace with that person becomes a practice. But if there are two people you dislike, then you need to examine if there's something wrong with you. And if there are three people you dislike, you should definitely go to the hospital. (Laughter from the audience)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many people suffer from mental illnesses, but they may not realize that they are patients. Just as you would go to the hospital for a physical ailment, when you have a mental illness, you need treatment. 'Receiving treatment' does not mean 'being completely cured.' Many of you often misunderstand that treatment will result in a complete cure. First, there are cases where a complete cure is achieved. Second, there are cases where the condition is maintained so that the disease does not worsen. Third, there are cases where the rate at which the disease worsens is slowed down. All three constitute treatment. In particular, mental illness has not yet been sufficiently identified. While there are many traditional treatments for mental illness, modern psychiatric treatments can be considered more effective. So, if you are not feeling mentally well, it's essential to get checked out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are not facing a mental problem that requires treatment, but still have a lot of suffering, you should seek treatment on your own. Treating yourself and moving to a stage where you are free from suffering is what we call 'practice'. However, for those who cannot control themselves, even if they engage in practice, it will not be effective. Therefore, it's a misconception to think that you can always solve mental issues through self-practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And walking a lot and bowing are also helpful in treating mental illness. Insomnia is a sign of mental disorders. Therefore, a good night's sleep and moderate exercise are also very helpful in achieving mental stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Disaster is a blessing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
I hope that all of you live a little more lightly. Someone asked me this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018I had a failed first marriage and got married for the second time, but now I am going through another divorce. I wonder what sins I committed in my past life to keep failing in marriage like this.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, I said this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018I haven't even been married once. What blessings did you accumulate in your past life to get married twice?\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is getting married twice a blessing or a disaster? It's a matter of perspective. So, please don't consider what has happened to me now as a disaster. It's just something that happened. I hope you don\u2019t take anything too seriously and take things lightly.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The audience expressed their gratitude to Sunim who came from afar to give valuable teachings with enthusiastic cheers and applause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tomorrow, Sunim will be moving to San Diego to have a conversation with members of Jungto Society and then give a Dharma Talk in English with an interpreter for Americans at the Dharma Bum Temple.<\/p>\n","post_title":"A Day of Sunim, Los Angeles(Sep 11, 2023)","post_excerpt":"\"Every time I make a mistake, I feel regret and anguish\"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"a-day-of-sunim-los-angelessep-11-2023","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:33","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:33","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16739","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_37"};
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\"So, an ancient zen master said, 'A person who falls, gets up by touching the ground.' If you've fallen, should you regret it, or should you get up by touching the ground?\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGet up? But what about the regret? Regret...\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"But why do you keep sitting and crying?\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Regret arises from the assumption that I am a person who shouldn't make mistakes.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOkay. I accept. My mistakes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"So, that's why I asked if you were a saint. Regret is not a reflection. Regret arises from the belief that I am a person who cannot make mistakes. Regret occurs when you cannot forgive yourself for the mistakes you've made. You are a saint in name only, not a saint in perfection. You are a person who can make mistakes. In order to reduce mistakes, you should refer to your past failures and work to reduce mistakes in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Look at human history. Humanity has continued to progress through failure. The civilization we have today was built on countless experiences of failure. That's why the saying 'Failure is the mother of success' exists. The reason failure brings frustration is because of greed. You should be able to admit, 'I am a person who can make mistakes,' to move beyond the feeling of regret.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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