Tomorrow, Sunim will continue his 19th Overseas Dharma Talk tour at Queens College, New York.<\/p>\n","post_title":"A Day of Sunim, New Jersey(Sep 17, 2023)","post_excerpt":"\"After taking care of my mother for 17 years, it is very difficult for me to now take care of my father.\"\n","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"a-day-of-sunim-new-jerseysep-17-2023","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:14","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:14","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16848","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"};
Tomorrow, Sunim will continue his 19th Overseas Dharma Talk tour at Queens College, New York.<\/p>\n","post_title":"A Day of Sunim, New Jersey(Sep 17, 2023)","post_excerpt":"\"After taking care of my mother for 17 years, it is very difficult for me to now take care of my father.\"\n","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"a-day-of-sunim-new-jerseysep-17-2023","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:14","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:14","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16848","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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\"I injured my leg, but I came because I wanted to meet you.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tomorrow, Sunim will continue his 19th Overseas Dharma Talk tour at Queens College, New York.<\/p>\n","post_title":"A Day of Sunim, New Jersey(Sep 17, 2023)","post_excerpt":"\"After taking care of my mother for 17 years, it is very difficult for me to now take care of my father.\"\n","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"a-day-of-sunim-new-jerseysep-17-2023","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:14","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:14","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16848","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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One student, leaning on crutches, came forward to get an autograph and greeted Sunim:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"I injured my leg, but I came because I wanted to meet you.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tomorrow, Sunim will continue his 19th Overseas Dharma Talk tour at Queens College, New York.<\/p>\n","post_title":"A Day of Sunim, New Jersey(Sep 17, 2023)","post_excerpt":"\"After taking care of my mother for 17 years, it is very difficult for me to now take care of my father.\"\n","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"a-day-of-sunim-new-jerseysep-17-2023","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:14","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:14","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16848","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
One student, leaning on crutches, came forward to get an autograph and greeted Sunim:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"I injured my leg, but I came because I wanted to meet you.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tomorrow, Sunim will continue his 19th Overseas Dharma Talk tour at Queens College, New York.<\/p>\n","post_title":"A Day of Sunim, New Jersey(Sep 17, 2023)","post_excerpt":"\"After taking care of my mother for 17 years, it is very difficult for me to now take care of my father.\"\n","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"a-day-of-sunim-new-jerseysep-17-2023","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:14","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:14","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16848","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 line waiting to get Sunim\u2019s autograph wrapped around the lecture hall from the stage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
One student, leaning on crutches, came forward to get an autograph and greeted Sunim:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"I injured my leg, but I came because I wanted to meet you.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tomorrow, Sunim will continue his 19th Overseas Dharma Talk tour at Queens College, New York.<\/p>\n","post_title":"A Day of Sunim, New Jersey(Sep 17, 2023)","post_excerpt":"\"After taking care of my mother for 17 years, it is very difficult for me to now take care of my father.\"\n","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"a-day-of-sunim-new-jerseysep-17-2023","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:14","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:14","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16848","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 line waiting to get Sunim\u2019s autograph wrapped around the lecture hall from the stage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
One student, leaning on crutches, came forward to get an autograph and greeted Sunim:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"I injured my leg, but I came because I wanted to meet you.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tomorrow, Sunim will continue his 19th Overseas Dharma Talk tour at Queens College, New York.<\/p>\n","post_title":"A Day of Sunim, New Jersey(Sep 17, 2023)","post_excerpt":"\"After taking care of my mother for 17 years, it is very difficult for me to now take care of my father.\"\n","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"a-day-of-sunim-new-jerseysep-17-2023","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:14","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:14","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16848","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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With a big round of applause, Dharma Talk came to an end. After the Dharma Talk, old acquaintances came to meet Sunim. He warmly greeted them, asking how they were doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The line waiting to get Sunim\u2019s autograph wrapped around the lecture hall from the stage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
One student, leaning on crutches, came forward to get an autograph and greeted Sunim:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"I injured my leg, but I came because I wanted to meet you.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tomorrow, Sunim will continue his 19th Overseas Dharma Talk tour at Queens College, New York.<\/p>\n","post_title":"A Day of Sunim, New Jersey(Sep 17, 2023)","post_excerpt":"\"After taking care of my mother for 17 years, it is very difficult for me to now take care of my father.\"\n","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"a-day-of-sunim-new-jerseysep-17-2023","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:14","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:14","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16848","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
With a big round of applause, Dharma Talk came to an end. After the Dharma Talk, old acquaintances came to meet Sunim. He warmly greeted them, asking how they were doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The line waiting to get Sunim\u2019s autograph wrapped around the lecture hall from the stage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
One student, leaning on crutches, came forward to get an autograph and greeted Sunim:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"I injured my leg, but I came because I wanted to meet you.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tomorrow, Sunim will continue his 19th Overseas Dharma Talk tour at Queens College, New York.<\/p>\n","post_title":"A Day of Sunim, New Jersey(Sep 17, 2023)","post_excerpt":"\"After taking care of my mother for 17 years, it is very difficult for me to now take care of my father.\"\n","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"a-day-of-sunim-new-jerseysep-17-2023","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:14","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:14","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16848","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 karma you have does not change just because you get married, become a monk or nun, or go to a church or temple. If you are having difficulties while living in Korea, it seems like it will be resolved by going to the United States, if you are living alone and having difficulties, it will be resolved by getting married, and if you are having difficulties after getting married, it will be resolved by getting divorced, right? It may seem like it's resolved for a moment, but it doesn't work that way. What's essential is to examine the workings of your own mind, which collide with external boundaries, and liberate yourself from there. Only then can you live freely without suffering, regardless of where you go, who you meet, what you do, or whether you live alone or with someone. This has nothing to do with what religion you believe in. So, I hope you engage in mental cultivation, value yourself, and live a happier life day by day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
With a big round of applause, Dharma Talk came to an end. After the Dharma Talk, old acquaintances came to meet Sunim. He warmly greeted them, asking how they were doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The line waiting to get Sunim\u2019s autograph wrapped around the lecture hall from the stage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
One student, leaning on crutches, came forward to get an autograph and greeted Sunim:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"I injured my leg, but I came because I wanted to meet you.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tomorrow, Sunim will continue his 19th Overseas Dharma Talk tour at Queens College, New York.<\/p>\n","post_title":"A Day of Sunim, New Jersey(Sep 17, 2023)","post_excerpt":"\"After taking care of my mother for 17 years, it is very difficult for me to now take care of my father.\"\n","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"a-day-of-sunim-new-jerseysep-17-2023","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:14","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:14","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16848","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 karma you have does not change just because you get married, become a monk or nun, or go to a church or temple. If you are having difficulties while living in Korea, it seems like it will be resolved by going to the United States, if you are living alone and having difficulties, it will be resolved by getting married, and if you are having difficulties after getting married, it will be resolved by getting divorced, right? It may seem like it's resolved for a moment, but it doesn't work that way. What's essential is to examine the workings of your own mind, which collide with external boundaries, and liberate yourself from there. Only then can you live freely without suffering, regardless of where you go, who you meet, what you do, or whether you live alone or with someone. This has nothing to do with what religion you believe in. So, I hope you engage in mental cultivation, value yourself, and live a happier life day by day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
With a big round of applause, Dharma Talk came to an end. After the Dharma Talk, old acquaintances came to meet Sunim. He warmly greeted them, asking how they were doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The line waiting to get Sunim\u2019s autograph wrapped around the lecture hall from the stage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
One student, leaning on crutches, came forward to get an autograph and greeted Sunim:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"I injured my leg, but I came because I wanted to meet you.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tomorrow, Sunim will continue his 19th Overseas Dharma Talk tour at Queens College, New York.<\/p>\n","post_title":"A Day of Sunim, New Jersey(Sep 17, 2023)","post_excerpt":"\"After taking care of my mother for 17 years, it is very difficult for me to now take care of my father.\"\n","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"a-day-of-sunim-new-jerseysep-17-2023","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:14","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:14","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16848","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 Buddha said, \u2018You may be hit by the first arrow, but don\u2019t be hit by the second arrow.\u2019 If you get angry because someone hits you, you are getting hit with the first arrow. However, continuing to get angry while thinking about that is like being hit by a second arrow. It would be best if you didn't get hit by an arrow, but as you live, you may get hit by the first arrow. However, the second arrow should not hit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The karma you have does not change just because you get married, become a monk or nun, or go to a church or temple. If you are having difficulties while living in Korea, it seems like it will be resolved by going to the United States, if you are living alone and having difficulties, it will be resolved by getting married, and if you are having difficulties after getting married, it will be resolved by getting divorced, right? It may seem like it's resolved for a moment, but it doesn't work that way. What's essential is to examine the workings of your own mind, which collide with external boundaries, and liberate yourself from there. Only then can you live freely without suffering, regardless of where you go, who you meet, what you do, or whether you live alone or with someone. This has nothing to do with what religion you believe in. So, I hope you engage in mental cultivation, value yourself, and live a happier life day by day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
With a big round of applause, Dharma Talk came to an end. After the Dharma Talk, old acquaintances came to meet Sunim. He warmly greeted them, asking how they were doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The line waiting to get Sunim\u2019s autograph wrapped around the lecture hall from the stage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
One student, leaning on crutches, came forward to get an autograph and greeted Sunim:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"I injured my leg, but I came because I wanted to meet you.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tomorrow, Sunim will continue his 19th Overseas Dharma Talk tour at Queens College, New York.<\/p>\n","post_title":"A Day of Sunim, New Jersey(Sep 17, 2023)","post_excerpt":"\"After taking care of my mother for 17 years, it is very difficult for me to now take care of my father.\"\n","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"a-day-of-sunim-new-jerseysep-17-2023","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:14","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:14","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16848","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 Buddha said, \u2018You may be hit by the first arrow, but don\u2019t be hit by the second arrow.\u2019 If you get angry because someone hits you, you are getting hit with the first arrow. However, continuing to get angry while thinking about that is like being hit by a second arrow. It would be best if you didn't get hit by an arrow, but as you live, you may get hit by the first arrow. However, the second arrow should not hit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The karma you have does not change just because you get married, become a monk or nun, or go to a church or temple. If you are having difficulties while living in Korea, it seems like it will be resolved by going to the United States, if you are living alone and having difficulties, it will be resolved by getting married, and if you are having difficulties after getting married, it will be resolved by getting divorced, right? It may seem like it's resolved for a moment, but it doesn't work that way. What's essential is to examine the workings of your own mind, which collide with external boundaries, and liberate yourself from there. Only then can you live freely without suffering, regardless of where you go, who you meet, what you do, or whether you live alone or with someone. This has nothing to do with what religion you believe in. So, I hope you engage in mental cultivation, value yourself, and live a happier life day by day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
With a big round of applause, Dharma Talk came to an end. After the Dharma Talk, old acquaintances came to meet Sunim. He warmly greeted them, asking how they were doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The line waiting to get Sunim\u2019s autograph wrapped around the lecture hall from the stage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
One student, leaning on crutches, came forward to get an autograph and greeted Sunim:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"I injured my leg, but I came because I wanted to meet you.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tomorrow, Sunim will continue his 19th Overseas Dharma Talk tour at Queens College, New York.<\/p>\n","post_title":"A Day of Sunim, New Jersey(Sep 17, 2023)","post_excerpt":"\"After taking care of my mother for 17 years, it is very difficult for me to now take care of my father.\"\n","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"a-day-of-sunim-new-jerseysep-17-2023","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:14","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:14","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16848","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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However, even when the wind sleeps, the leaves continue to shake. If you have been hurt, you keep it in your memory and it hurts you when you think about it. This suffering has nothing to do with the person who hurt you and is of your own making. This is foolishness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The Buddha said, \u2018You may be hit by the first arrow, but don\u2019t be hit by the second arrow.\u2019 If you get angry because someone hits you, you are getting hit with the first arrow. However, continuing to get angry while thinking about that is like being hit by a second arrow. It would be best if you didn't get hit by an arrow, but as you live, you may get hit by the first arrow. However, the second arrow should not hit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The karma you have does not change just because you get married, become a monk or nun, or go to a church or temple. If you are having difficulties while living in Korea, it seems like it will be resolved by going to the United States, if you are living alone and having difficulties, it will be resolved by getting married, and if you are having difficulties after getting married, it will be resolved by getting divorced, right? It may seem like it's resolved for a moment, but it doesn't work that way. What's essential is to examine the workings of your own mind, which collide with external boundaries, and liberate yourself from there. Only then can you live freely without suffering, regardless of where you go, who you meet, what you do, or whether you live alone or with someone. This has nothing to do with what religion you believe in. So, I hope you engage in mental cultivation, value yourself, and live a happier life day by day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
With a big round of applause, Dharma Talk came to an end. After the Dharma Talk, old acquaintances came to meet Sunim. He warmly greeted them, asking how they were doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The line waiting to get Sunim\u2019s autograph wrapped around the lecture hall from the stage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
One student, leaning on crutches, came forward to get an autograph and greeted Sunim:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"I injured my leg, but I came because I wanted to meet you.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tomorrow, Sunim will continue his 19th Overseas Dharma Talk tour at Queens College, New York.<\/p>\n","post_title":"A Day of Sunim, New Jersey(Sep 17, 2023)","post_excerpt":"\"After taking care of my mother for 17 years, it is very difficult for me to now take care of my father.\"\n","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"a-day-of-sunim-new-jerseysep-17-2023","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:14","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:14","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16848","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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\u2018When the wind blows, the leaves shake, and when the wind sleeps, the leaves also sleep.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, even when the wind sleeps, the leaves continue to shake. If you have been hurt, you keep it in your memory and it hurts you when you think about it. This suffering has nothing to do with the person who hurt you and is of your own making. This is foolishness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The Buddha said, \u2018You may be hit by the first arrow, but don\u2019t be hit by the second arrow.\u2019 If you get angry because someone hits you, you are getting hit with the first arrow. However, continuing to get angry while thinking about that is like being hit by a second arrow. It would be best if you didn't get hit by an arrow, but as you live, you may get hit by the first arrow. However, the second arrow should not hit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The karma you have does not change just because you get married, become a monk or nun, or go to a church or temple. If you are having difficulties while living in Korea, it seems like it will be resolved by going to the United States, if you are living alone and having difficulties, it will be resolved by getting married, and if you are having difficulties after getting married, it will be resolved by getting divorced, right? It may seem like it's resolved for a moment, but it doesn't work that way. What's essential is to examine the workings of your own mind, which collide with external boundaries, and liberate yourself from there. Only then can you live freely without suffering, regardless of where you go, who you meet, what you do, or whether you live alone or with someone. This has nothing to do with what religion you believe in. So, I hope you engage in mental cultivation, value yourself, and live a happier life day by day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
With a big round of applause, Dharma Talk came to an end. After the Dharma Talk, old acquaintances came to meet Sunim. He warmly greeted them, asking how they were doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The line waiting to get Sunim\u2019s autograph wrapped around the lecture hall from the stage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
One student, leaning on crutches, came forward to get an autograph and greeted Sunim:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"I injured my leg, but I came because I wanted to meet you.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tomorrow, Sunim will continue his 19th Overseas Dharma Talk tour at Queens College, New York.<\/p>\n","post_title":"A Day of Sunim, New Jersey(Sep 17, 2023)","post_excerpt":"\"After taking care of my mother for 17 years, it is very difficult for me to now take care of my father.\"\n","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"a-day-of-sunim-new-jerseysep-17-2023","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:14","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:14","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16848","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 please don't stab me in the side with a knife and ask, 'Isn't this still bothering you?' The suffering arises moment by moment, but I don't hold onto it, hate it, resent it, or regret it. Even if the fundamental ignorance is resolved, ignorance arises momentarily. This is because we momentarily revert to our past habits. You may feel angry, irritated, or sad, but it shouln't last long. There is a saying in Chaegeundam(\u83dc\u6839\u8b5a):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018When the wind blows, the leaves shake, and when the wind sleeps, the leaves also sleep.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, even when the wind sleeps, the leaves continue to shake. If you have been hurt, you keep it in your memory and it hurts you when you think about it. This suffering has nothing to do with the person who hurt you and is of your own making. This is foolishness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The Buddha said, \u2018You may be hit by the first arrow, but don\u2019t be hit by the second arrow.\u2019 If you get angry because someone hits you, you are getting hit with the first arrow. However, continuing to get angry while thinking about that is like being hit by a second arrow. It would be best if you didn't get hit by an arrow, but as you live, you may get hit by the first arrow. However, the second arrow should not hit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The karma you have does not change just because you get married, become a monk or nun, or go to a church or temple. If you are having difficulties while living in Korea, it seems like it will be resolved by going to the United States, if you are living alone and having difficulties, it will be resolved by getting married, and if you are having difficulties after getting married, it will be resolved by getting divorced, right? It may seem like it's resolved for a moment, but it doesn't work that way. What's essential is to examine the workings of your own mind, which collide with external boundaries, and liberate yourself from there. Only then can you live freely without suffering, regardless of where you go, who you meet, what you do, or whether you live alone or with someone. This has nothing to do with what religion you believe in. So, I hope you engage in mental cultivation, value yourself, and live a happier life day by day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
With a big round of applause, Dharma Talk came to an end. After the Dharma Talk, old acquaintances came to meet Sunim. He warmly greeted them, asking how they were doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The line waiting to get Sunim\u2019s autograph wrapped around the lecture hall from the stage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
One student, leaning on crutches, came forward to get an autograph and greeted Sunim:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"I injured my leg, but I came because I wanted to meet you.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tomorrow, Sunim will continue his 19th Overseas Dharma Talk tour at Queens College, New York.<\/p>\n","post_title":"A Day of Sunim, New Jersey(Sep 17, 2023)","post_excerpt":"\"After taking care of my mother for 17 years, it is very difficult for me to now take care of my father.\"\n","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"a-day-of-sunim-new-jerseysep-17-2023","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:14","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:14","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16848","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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What is happiness?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
But please don't stab me in the side with a knife and ask, 'Isn't this still bothering you?' The suffering arises moment by moment, but I don't hold onto it, hate it, resent it, or regret it. Even if the fundamental ignorance is resolved, ignorance arises momentarily. This is because we momentarily revert to our past habits. You may feel angry, irritated, or sad, but it shouln't last long. There is a saying in Chaegeundam(\u83dc\u6839\u8b5a):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018When the wind blows, the leaves shake, and when the wind sleeps, the leaves also sleep.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, even when the wind sleeps, the leaves continue to shake. If you have been hurt, you keep it in your memory and it hurts you when you think about it. This suffering has nothing to do with the person who hurt you and is of your own making. This is foolishness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The Buddha said, \u2018You may be hit by the first arrow, but don\u2019t be hit by the second arrow.\u2019 If you get angry because someone hits you, you are getting hit with the first arrow. However, continuing to get angry while thinking about that is like being hit by a second arrow. It would be best if you didn't get hit by an arrow, but as you live, you may get hit by the first arrow. However, the second arrow should not hit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The karma you have does not change just because you get married, become a monk or nun, or go to a church or temple. If you are having difficulties while living in Korea, it seems like it will be resolved by going to the United States, if you are living alone and having difficulties, it will be resolved by getting married, and if you are having difficulties after getting married, it will be resolved by getting divorced, right? It may seem like it's resolved for a moment, but it doesn't work that way. What's essential is to examine the workings of your own mind, which collide with external boundaries, and liberate yourself from there. Only then can you live freely without suffering, regardless of where you go, who you meet, what you do, or whether you live alone or with someone. This has nothing to do with what religion you believe in. So, I hope you engage in mental cultivation, value yourself, and live a happier life day by day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
With a big round of applause, Dharma Talk came to an end. After the Dharma Talk, old acquaintances came to meet Sunim. He warmly greeted them, asking how they were doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The line waiting to get Sunim\u2019s autograph wrapped around the lecture hall from the stage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
One student, leaning on crutches, came forward to get an autograph and greeted Sunim:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"I injured my leg, but I came because I wanted to meet you.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tomorrow, Sunim will continue his 19th Overseas Dharma Talk tour at Queens College, New York.<\/p>\n","post_title":"A Day of Sunim, New Jersey(Sep 17, 2023)","post_excerpt":"\"After taking care of my mother for 17 years, it is very difficult for me to now take care of my father.\"\n","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"a-day-of-sunim-new-jerseysep-17-2023","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:14","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:14","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16848","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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If you understand happiness as pleasure, behind that happiness, there will inevitably be suffering. In our practice, happiness means being without suffering. You are not healthy only if you run fast and are strong, but you are healthy when you are not sick. Like that, if there is no suffering, that is happiness. I say I\u2019m happy because I don't have anything particularly distressing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is happiness?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
But please don't stab me in the side with a knife and ask, 'Isn't this still bothering you?' The suffering arises moment by moment, but I don't hold onto it, hate it, resent it, or regret it. Even if the fundamental ignorance is resolved, ignorance arises momentarily. This is because we momentarily revert to our past habits. You may feel angry, irritated, or sad, but it shouln't last long. There is a saying in Chaegeundam(\u83dc\u6839\u8b5a):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018When the wind blows, the leaves shake, and when the wind sleeps, the leaves also sleep.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, even when the wind sleeps, the leaves continue to shake. If you have been hurt, you keep it in your memory and it hurts you when you think about it. This suffering has nothing to do with the person who hurt you and is of your own making. This is foolishness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The Buddha said, \u2018You may be hit by the first arrow, but don\u2019t be hit by the second arrow.\u2019 If you get angry because someone hits you, you are getting hit with the first arrow. However, continuing to get angry while thinking about that is like being hit by a second arrow. It would be best if you didn't get hit by an arrow, but as you live, you may get hit by the first arrow. However, the second arrow should not hit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The karma you have does not change just because you get married, become a monk or nun, or go to a church or temple. If you are having difficulties while living in Korea, it seems like it will be resolved by going to the United States, if you are living alone and having difficulties, it will be resolved by getting married, and if you are having difficulties after getting married, it will be resolved by getting divorced, right? It may seem like it's resolved for a moment, but it doesn't work that way. What's essential is to examine the workings of your own mind, which collide with external boundaries, and liberate yourself from there. Only then can you live freely without suffering, regardless of where you go, who you meet, what you do, or whether you live alone or with someone. This has nothing to do with what religion you believe in. So, I hope you engage in mental cultivation, value yourself, and live a happier life day by day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
With a big round of applause, Dharma Talk came to an end. After the Dharma Talk, old acquaintances came to meet Sunim. He warmly greeted them, asking how they were doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The line waiting to get Sunim\u2019s autograph wrapped around the lecture hall from the stage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
One student, leaning on crutches, came forward to get an autograph and greeted Sunim:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"I injured my leg, but I came because I wanted to meet you.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tomorrow, Sunim will continue his 19th Overseas Dharma Talk tour at Queens College, New York.<\/p>\n","post_title":"A Day of Sunim, New Jersey(Sep 17, 2023)","post_excerpt":"\"After taking care of my mother for 17 years, it is very difficult for me to now take care of my father.\"\n","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"a-day-of-sunim-new-jerseysep-17-2023","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:14","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:14","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16848","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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In response to Sunim's brief and concise words, the entire audience applauded. Finally, Sunim concluded his Dharma Talk by talking about what happiness is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you understand happiness as pleasure, behind that happiness, there will inevitably be suffering. In our practice, happiness means being without suffering. You are not healthy only if you run fast and are strong, but you are healthy when you are not sick. Like that, if there is no suffering, that is happiness. I say I\u2019m happy because I don't have anything particularly distressing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is happiness?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
But please don't stab me in the side with a knife and ask, 'Isn't this still bothering you?' The suffering arises moment by moment, but I don't hold onto it, hate it, resent it, or regret it. Even if the fundamental ignorance is resolved, ignorance arises momentarily. This is because we momentarily revert to our past habits. You may feel angry, irritated, or sad, but it shouln't last long. There is a saying in Chaegeundam(\u83dc\u6839\u8b5a):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018When the wind blows, the leaves shake, and when the wind sleeps, the leaves also sleep.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, even when the wind sleeps, the leaves continue to shake. If you have been hurt, you keep it in your memory and it hurts you when you think about it. This suffering has nothing to do with the person who hurt you and is of your own making. This is foolishness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The Buddha said, \u2018You may be hit by the first arrow, but don\u2019t be hit by the second arrow.\u2019 If you get angry because someone hits you, you are getting hit with the first arrow. However, continuing to get angry while thinking about that is like being hit by a second arrow. It would be best if you didn't get hit by an arrow, but as you live, you may get hit by the first arrow. However, the second arrow should not hit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The karma you have does not change just because you get married, become a monk or nun, or go to a church or temple. If you are having difficulties while living in Korea, it seems like it will be resolved by going to the United States, if you are living alone and having difficulties, it will be resolved by getting married, and if you are having difficulties after getting married, it will be resolved by getting divorced, right? It may seem like it's resolved for a moment, but it doesn't work that way. What's essential is to examine the workings of your own mind, which collide with external boundaries, and liberate yourself from there. Only then can you live freely without suffering, regardless of where you go, who you meet, what you do, or whether you live alone or with someone. This has nothing to do with what religion you believe in. So, I hope you engage in mental cultivation, value yourself, and live a happier life day by day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
With a big round of applause, Dharma Talk came to an end. After the Dharma Talk, old acquaintances came to meet Sunim. He warmly greeted them, asking how they were doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The line waiting to get Sunim\u2019s autograph wrapped around the lecture hall from the stage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
One student, leaning on crutches, came forward to get an autograph and greeted Sunim:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"I injured my leg, but I came because I wanted to meet you.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tomorrow, Sunim will continue his 19th Overseas Dharma Talk tour at Queens College, New York.<\/p>\n","post_title":"A Day of Sunim, New Jersey(Sep 17, 2023)","post_excerpt":"\"After taking care of my mother for 17 years, it is very difficult for me to now take care of my father.\"\n","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"a-day-of-sunim-new-jerseysep-17-2023","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:14","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:14","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16848","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
In response to Sunim's brief and concise words, the entire audience applauded. Finally, Sunim concluded his Dharma Talk by talking about what happiness is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you understand happiness as pleasure, behind that happiness, there will inevitably be suffering. In our practice, happiness means being without suffering. You are not healthy only if you run fast and are strong, but you are healthy when you are not sick. Like that, if there is no suffering, that is happiness. I say I\u2019m happy because I don't have anything particularly distressing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is happiness?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
But please don't stab me in the side with a knife and ask, 'Isn't this still bothering you?' The suffering arises moment by moment, but I don't hold onto it, hate it, resent it, or regret it. Even if the fundamental ignorance is resolved, ignorance arises momentarily. This is because we momentarily revert to our past habits. You may feel angry, irritated, or sad, but it shouln't last long. There is a saying in Chaegeundam(\u83dc\u6839\u8b5a):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018When the wind blows, the leaves shake, and when the wind sleeps, the leaves also sleep.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, even when the wind sleeps, the leaves continue to shake. If you have been hurt, you keep it in your memory and it hurts you when you think about it. This suffering has nothing to do with the person who hurt you and is of your own making. This is foolishness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The Buddha said, \u2018You may be hit by the first arrow, but don\u2019t be hit by the second arrow.\u2019 If you get angry because someone hits you, you are getting hit with the first arrow. However, continuing to get angry while thinking about that is like being hit by a second arrow. It would be best if you didn't get hit by an arrow, but as you live, you may get hit by the first arrow. However, the second arrow should not hit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The karma you have does not change just because you get married, become a monk or nun, or go to a church or temple. If you are having difficulties while living in Korea, it seems like it will be resolved by going to the United States, if you are living alone and having difficulties, it will be resolved by getting married, and if you are having difficulties after getting married, it will be resolved by getting divorced, right? It may seem like it's resolved for a moment, but it doesn't work that way. What's essential is to examine the workings of your own mind, which collide with external boundaries, and liberate yourself from there. Only then can you live freely without suffering, regardless of where you go, who you meet, what you do, or whether you live alone or with someone. This has nothing to do with what religion you believe in. So, I hope you engage in mental cultivation, value yourself, and live a happier life day by day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
With a big round of applause, Dharma Talk came to an end. After the Dharma Talk, old acquaintances came to meet Sunim. He warmly greeted them, asking how they were doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The line waiting to get Sunim\u2019s autograph wrapped around the lecture hall from the stage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
One student, leaning on crutches, came forward to get an autograph and greeted Sunim:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"I injured my leg, but I came because I wanted to meet you.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tomorrow, Sunim will continue his 19th Overseas Dharma Talk tour at Queens College, New York.<\/p>\n","post_title":"A Day of Sunim, New Jersey(Sep 17, 2023)","post_excerpt":"\"After taking care of my mother for 17 years, it is very difficult for me to now take care of my father.\"\n","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"a-day-of-sunim-new-jerseysep-17-2023","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:14","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:14","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16848","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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\"Yes!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
In response to Sunim's brief and concise words, the entire audience applauded. Finally, Sunim concluded his Dharma Talk by talking about what happiness is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you understand happiness as pleasure, behind that happiness, there will inevitably be suffering. In our practice, happiness means being without suffering. You are not healthy only if you run fast and are strong, but you are healthy when you are not sick. Like that, if there is no suffering, that is happiness. I say I\u2019m happy because I don't have anything particularly distressing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is happiness?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
But please don't stab me in the side with a knife and ask, 'Isn't this still bothering you?' The suffering arises moment by moment, but I don't hold onto it, hate it, resent it, or regret it. Even if the fundamental ignorance is resolved, ignorance arises momentarily. This is because we momentarily revert to our past habits. You may feel angry, irritated, or sad, but it shouln't last long. There is a saying in Chaegeundam(\u83dc\u6839\u8b5a):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018When the wind blows, the leaves shake, and when the wind sleeps, the leaves also sleep.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, even when the wind sleeps, the leaves continue to shake. If you have been hurt, you keep it in your memory and it hurts you when you think about it. This suffering has nothing to do with the person who hurt you and is of your own making. This is foolishness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The Buddha said, \u2018You may be hit by the first arrow, but don\u2019t be hit by the second arrow.\u2019 If you get angry because someone hits you, you are getting hit with the first arrow. However, continuing to get angry while thinking about that is like being hit by a second arrow. It would be best if you didn't get hit by an arrow, but as you live, you may get hit by the first arrow. However, the second arrow should not hit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The karma you have does not change just because you get married, become a monk or nun, or go to a church or temple. If you are having difficulties while living in Korea, it seems like it will be resolved by going to the United States, if you are living alone and having difficulties, it will be resolved by getting married, and if you are having difficulties after getting married, it will be resolved by getting divorced, right? It may seem like it's resolved for a moment, but it doesn't work that way. What's essential is to examine the workings of your own mind, which collide with external boundaries, and liberate yourself from there. Only then can you live freely without suffering, regardless of where you go, who you meet, what you do, or whether you live alone or with someone. This has nothing to do with what religion you believe in. So, I hope you engage in mental cultivation, value yourself, and live a happier life day by day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
With a big round of applause, Dharma Talk came to an end. After the Dharma Talk, old acquaintances came to meet Sunim. He warmly greeted them, asking how they were doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The line waiting to get Sunim\u2019s autograph wrapped around the lecture hall from the stage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
One student, leaning on crutches, came forward to get an autograph and greeted Sunim:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"I injured my leg, but I came because I wanted to meet you.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tomorrow, Sunim will continue his 19th Overseas Dharma Talk tour at Queens College, New York.<\/p>\n","post_title":"A Day of Sunim, New Jersey(Sep 17, 2023)","post_excerpt":"\"After taking care of my mother for 17 years, it is very difficult for me to now take care of my father.\"\n","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"a-day-of-sunim-new-jerseysep-17-2023","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:14","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:14","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16848","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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\u201cAre you happy, Sunim?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Yes!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
In response to Sunim's brief and concise words, the entire audience applauded. Finally, Sunim concluded his Dharma Talk by talking about what happiness is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you understand happiness as pleasure, behind that happiness, there will inevitably be suffering. In our practice, happiness means being without suffering. You are not healthy only if you run fast and are strong, but you are healthy when you are not sick. Like that, if there is no suffering, that is happiness. I say I\u2019m happy because I don't have anything particularly distressing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is happiness?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
But please don't stab me in the side with a knife and ask, 'Isn't this still bothering you?' The suffering arises moment by moment, but I don't hold onto it, hate it, resent it, or regret it. Even if the fundamental ignorance is resolved, ignorance arises momentarily. This is because we momentarily revert to our past habits. You may feel angry, irritated, or sad, but it shouln't last long. There is a saying in Chaegeundam(\u83dc\u6839\u8b5a):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018When the wind blows, the leaves shake, and when the wind sleeps, the leaves also sleep.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, even when the wind sleeps, the leaves continue to shake. If you have been hurt, you keep it in your memory and it hurts you when you think about it. This suffering has nothing to do with the person who hurt you and is of your own making. This is foolishness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The Buddha said, \u2018You may be hit by the first arrow, but don\u2019t be hit by the second arrow.\u2019 If you get angry because someone hits you, you are getting hit with the first arrow. However, continuing to get angry while thinking about that is like being hit by a second arrow. It would be best if you didn't get hit by an arrow, but as you live, you may get hit by the first arrow. However, the second arrow should not hit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The karma you have does not change just because you get married, become a monk or nun, or go to a church or temple. If you are having difficulties while living in Korea, it seems like it will be resolved by going to the United States, if you are living alone and having difficulties, it will be resolved by getting married, and if you are having difficulties after getting married, it will be resolved by getting divorced, right? It may seem like it's resolved for a moment, but it doesn't work that way. What's essential is to examine the workings of your own mind, which collide with external boundaries, and liberate yourself from there. Only then can you live freely without suffering, regardless of where you go, who you meet, what you do, or whether you live alone or with someone. This has nothing to do with what religion you believe in. So, I hope you engage in mental cultivation, value yourself, and live a happier life day by day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
With a big round of applause, Dharma Talk came to an end. After the Dharma Talk, old acquaintances came to meet Sunim. He warmly greeted them, asking how they were doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The line waiting to get Sunim\u2019s autograph wrapped around the lecture hall from the stage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
One student, leaning on crutches, came forward to get an autograph and greeted Sunim:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"I injured my leg, but I came because I wanted to meet you.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tomorrow, Sunim will continue his 19th Overseas Dharma Talk tour at Queens College, New York.<\/p>\n","post_title":"A Day of Sunim, New Jersey(Sep 17, 2023)","post_excerpt":"\"After taking care of my mother for 17 years, it is very difficult for me to now take care of my father.\"\n","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"a-day-of-sunim-new-jerseysep-17-2023","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:14","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:14","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16848","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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\u201cAre you happy, Sunim?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Yes!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
In response to Sunim's brief and concise words, the entire audience applauded. Finally, Sunim concluded his Dharma Talk by talking about what happiness is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you understand happiness as pleasure, behind that happiness, there will inevitably be suffering. In our practice, happiness means being without suffering. You are not healthy only if you run fast and are strong, but you are healthy when you are not sick. Like that, if there is no suffering, that is happiness. I say I\u2019m happy because I don't have anything particularly distressing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is happiness?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
But please don't stab me in the side with a knife and ask, 'Isn't this still bothering you?' The suffering arises moment by moment, but I don't hold onto it, hate it, resent it, or regret it. Even if the fundamental ignorance is resolved, ignorance arises momentarily. This is because we momentarily revert to our past habits. You may feel angry, irritated, or sad, but it shouln't last long. There is a saying in Chaegeundam(\u83dc\u6839\u8b5a):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018When the wind blows, the leaves shake, and when the wind sleeps, the leaves also sleep.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, even when the wind sleeps, the leaves continue to shake. If you have been hurt, you keep it in your memory and it hurts you when you think about it. This suffering has nothing to do with the person who hurt you and is of your own making. This is foolishness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The Buddha said, \u2018You may be hit by the first arrow, but don\u2019t be hit by the second arrow.\u2019 If you get angry because someone hits you, you are getting hit with the first arrow. However, continuing to get angry while thinking about that is like being hit by a second arrow. It would be best if you didn't get hit by an arrow, but as you live, you may get hit by the first arrow. However, the second arrow should not hit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The karma you have does not change just because you get married, become a monk or nun, or go to a church or temple. If you are having difficulties while living in Korea, it seems like it will be resolved by going to the United States, if you are living alone and having difficulties, it will be resolved by getting married, and if you are having difficulties after getting married, it will be resolved by getting divorced, right? It may seem like it's resolved for a moment, but it doesn't work that way. What's essential is to examine the workings of your own mind, which collide with external boundaries, and liberate yourself from there. Only then can you live freely without suffering, regardless of where you go, who you meet, what you do, or whether you live alone or with someone. This has nothing to do with what religion you believe in. So, I hope you engage in mental cultivation, value yourself, and live a happier life day by day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
With a big round of applause, Dharma Talk came to an end. After the Dharma Talk, old acquaintances came to meet Sunim. He warmly greeted them, asking how they were doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The line waiting to get Sunim\u2019s autograph wrapped around the lecture hall from the stage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
One student, leaning on crutches, came forward to get an autograph and greeted Sunim:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"I injured my leg, but I came because I wanted to meet you.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tomorrow, Sunim will continue his 19th Overseas Dharma Talk tour at Queens College, New York.<\/p>\n","post_title":"A Day of Sunim, New Jersey(Sep 17, 2023)","post_excerpt":"\"After taking care of my mother for 17 years, it is very difficult for me to now take care of my father.\"\n","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"a-day-of-sunim-new-jerseysep-17-2023","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:14","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:14","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16848","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 ending the conversation, Sunim received one more question on the spot. She raised her hand and asked an impromptu question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAre you happy, Sunim?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Yes!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
In response to Sunim's brief and concise words, the entire audience applauded. Finally, Sunim concluded his Dharma Talk by talking about what happiness is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you understand happiness as pleasure, behind that happiness, there will inevitably be suffering. In our practice, happiness means being without suffering. You are not healthy only if you run fast and are strong, but you are healthy when you are not sick. Like that, if there is no suffering, that is happiness. I say I\u2019m happy because I don't have anything particularly distressing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is happiness?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
But please don't stab me in the side with a knife and ask, 'Isn't this still bothering you?' The suffering arises moment by moment, but I don't hold onto it, hate it, resent it, or regret it. Even if the fundamental ignorance is resolved, ignorance arises momentarily. This is because we momentarily revert to our past habits. You may feel angry, irritated, or sad, but it shouln't last long. There is a saying in Chaegeundam(\u83dc\u6839\u8b5a):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018When the wind blows, the leaves shake, and when the wind sleeps, the leaves also sleep.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, even when the wind sleeps, the leaves continue to shake. If you have been hurt, you keep it in your memory and it hurts you when you think about it. This suffering has nothing to do with the person who hurt you and is of your own making. This is foolishness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The Buddha said, \u2018You may be hit by the first arrow, but don\u2019t be hit by the second arrow.\u2019 If you get angry because someone hits you, you are getting hit with the first arrow. However, continuing to get angry while thinking about that is like being hit by a second arrow. It would be best if you didn't get hit by an arrow, but as you live, you may get hit by the first arrow. However, the second arrow should not hit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The karma you have does not change just because you get married, become a monk or nun, or go to a church or temple. If you are having difficulties while living in Korea, it seems like it will be resolved by going to the United States, if you are living alone and having difficulties, it will be resolved by getting married, and if you are having difficulties after getting married, it will be resolved by getting divorced, right? It may seem like it's resolved for a moment, but it doesn't work that way. What's essential is to examine the workings of your own mind, which collide with external boundaries, and liberate yourself from there. Only then can you live freely without suffering, regardless of where you go, who you meet, what you do, or whether you live alone or with someone. This has nothing to do with what religion you believe in. So, I hope you engage in mental cultivation, value yourself, and live a happier life day by day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
With a big round of applause, Dharma Talk came to an end. After the Dharma Talk, old acquaintances came to meet Sunim. He warmly greeted them, asking how they were doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The line waiting to get Sunim\u2019s autograph wrapped around the lecture hall from the stage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
One student, leaning on crutches, came forward to get an autograph and greeted Sunim:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"I injured my leg, but I came because I wanted to meet you.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tomorrow, Sunim will continue his 19th Overseas Dharma Talk tour at Queens College, New York.<\/p>\n","post_title":"A Day of Sunim, New Jersey(Sep 17, 2023)","post_excerpt":"\"After taking care of my mother for 17 years, it is very difficult for me to now take care of my father.\"\n","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"a-day-of-sunim-new-jerseysep-17-2023","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:14","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:14","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16848","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
After ending the conversation, Sunim received one more question on the spot. She raised her hand and asked an impromptu question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAre you happy, Sunim?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Yes!\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
In response to Sunim's brief and concise words, the entire audience applauded. Finally, Sunim concluded his Dharma Talk by talking about what happiness is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you understand happiness as pleasure, behind that happiness, there will inevitably be suffering. In our practice, happiness means being without suffering. You are not healthy only if you run fast and are strong, but you are healthy when you are not sick. Like that, if there is no suffering, that is happiness. I say I\u2019m happy because I don't have anything particularly distressing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is happiness?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
But please don't stab me in the side with a knife and ask, 'Isn't this still bothering you?' The suffering arises moment by moment, but I don't hold onto it, hate it, resent it, or regret it. Even if the fundamental ignorance is resolved, ignorance arises momentarily. This is because we momentarily revert to our past habits. You may feel angry, irritated, or sad, but it shouln't last long. There is a saying in Chaegeundam(\u83dc\u6839\u8b5a):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2018When the wind blows, the leaves shake, and when the wind sleeps, the leaves also sleep.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, even when the wind sleeps, the leaves continue to shake. If you have been hurt, you keep it in your memory and it hurts you when you think about it. This suffering has nothing to do with the person who hurt you and is of your own making. This is foolishness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The Buddha said, \u2018You may be hit by the first arrow, but don\u2019t be hit by the second arrow.\u2019 If you get angry because someone hits you, you are getting hit with the first arrow. However, continuing to get angry while thinking about that is like being hit by a second arrow. It would be best if you didn't get hit by an arrow, but as you live, you may get hit by the first arrow. However, the second arrow should not hit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The karma you have does not change just because you get married, become a monk or nun, or go to a church or temple. If you are having difficulties while living in Korea, it seems like it will be resolved by going to the United States, if you are living alone and having difficulties, it will be resolved by getting married, and if you are having difficulties after getting married, it will be resolved by getting divorced, right? It may seem like it's resolved for a moment, but it doesn't work that way. What's essential is to examine the workings of your own mind, which collide with external boundaries, and liberate yourself from there. Only then can you live freely without suffering, regardless of where you go, who you meet, what you do, or whether you live alone or with someone. This has nothing to do with what religion you believe in. So, I hope you engage in mental cultivation, value yourself, and live a happier life day by day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
With a big round of applause, Dharma Talk came to an end. After the Dharma Talk, old acquaintances came to meet Sunim. He warmly greeted them, asking how they were doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
The line waiting to get Sunim\u2019s autograph wrapped around the lecture hall from the stage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
One student, leaning on crutches, came forward to get an autograph and greeted Sunim:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"I injured my leg, but I came because I wanted to meet you.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tomorrow, Sunim will continue his 19th Overseas Dharma Talk tour at Queens College, New York.<\/p>\n","post_title":"A Day of Sunim, New Jersey(Sep 17, 2023)","post_excerpt":"\"After taking care of my mother for 17 years, it is very difficult for me to now take care of my father.\"\n","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"a-day-of-sunim-new-jerseysep-17-2023","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-05-07 02:11:14","post_modified_gmt":"2024-05-07 07:11:14","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=16848","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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\"Thank you.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
After ending the conversation, Sunim received one more question on the spot. She raised her hand and asked an impromptu question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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