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\u201cLearn the original teachings of the Buddha under the guidance of Ven. Pomnyun Sunim,\u201d Jungto Society stated in an announcement shared with BDG. \u201cYou will learn how the mind works and experience changes in your perspective on life. As students of Jungto Dharma School, you will not only study Buddhist doctrine\u2014the Buddha\u2019s core teachings\u2014but will also gain practical wisdom that can help you to resolve various problems in your lives. Additionally, you will practice applying the teachings to your daily lives.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25b6\ufe0f Published by BDG on June 6, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How can we get through these uncertain and volatile times? Join us for a communal dinner and an interfaith dialogue with Venerable Pomnyun Sunim and Rev Rich Tafel. The dialogue is a hybrid event that will take place in person and on Zoom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speakers:<\/strong> Venerable Pomnyun Sunim is renowned in his native South Korea and worldwide for his insightful yet accessible Dharma talks and far-reaching humanitarian and peace efforts. Rev. Rich Tafel is a transformative leader in faith, politics, and social impact and the pastor of the Church of the Holy City. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Facilitator: <\/strong>Annabel Park <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interpreter:<\/strong> Jason Lim Dinner starts at 5:30pm Dialogue starts at 7pm This is a free event. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here for Zoom registration<\/a> RSVP for dinner: annabelspark@gmail.com<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In-Person Location: 2023 Q St NW, Washington DC, United States https:\/\/holycitydc.org\/<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For questions: goodfriendsusa.jihyun@jungto.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cLearn the original teachings of the Buddha under the guidance of Ven. Pomnyun Sunim,\u201d Jungto Society stated in an announcement shared with BDG. \u201cYou will learn how the mind works and experience changes in your perspective on life. As students of Jungto Dharma School, you will not only study Buddhist doctrine\u2014the Buddha\u2019s core teachings\u2014but will also gain practical wisdom that can help you to resolve various problems in your lives. Additionally, you will practice applying the teachings to your daily lives.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25b6\ufe0f Published by BDG on June 6, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How can we get through these uncertain and volatile times? Join us for a communal dinner and an interfaith dialogue with Venerable Pomnyun Sunim and Rev Rich Tafel. The dialogue is a hybrid event that will take place in person and on Zoom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speakers:<\/strong> Venerable Pomnyun Sunim is renowned in his native South Korea and worldwide for his insightful yet accessible Dharma talks and far-reaching humanitarian and peace efforts. Rev. Rich Tafel is a transformative leader in faith, politics, and social impact and the pastor of the Church of the Holy City. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Facilitator: <\/strong>Annabel Park <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interpreter:<\/strong> Jason Lim Dinner starts at 5:30pm Dialogue starts at 7pm This is a free event. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here for Zoom registration<\/a> RSVP for dinner: annabelspark@gmail.com<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In-Person Location: 2023 Q St NW, Washington DC, United States https:\/\/holycitydc.org\/<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Dharma school has proved so popular among prospective Buddhist practitioners around the world, that Jungto Society has announced a second intake of students for 2025. The online course is now offered in five languages: English, French, German, Japanese, and Korean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cLearn the original teachings of the Buddha under the guidance of Ven. Pomnyun Sunim,\u201d Jungto Society stated in an announcement shared with BDG. \u201cYou will learn how the mind works and experience changes in your perspective on life. As students of Jungto Dharma School, you will not only study Buddhist doctrine\u2014the Buddha\u2019s core teachings\u2014but will also gain practical wisdom that can help you to resolve various problems in your lives. Additionally, you will practice applying the teachings to your daily lives.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25b6\ufe0f Published by BDG on June 6, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25b6\ufe0f Read more: https:\/\/www.buddhistdoor.net\/news\/online-dharma-jungto-society-announces-second-2025-student-intake-for-jungto-dharma-school-with-ven-pomnyun-sunim\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How can we get through these uncertain and volatile times? Join us for a communal dinner and an interfaith dialogue with Venerable Pomnyun Sunim and Rev Rich Tafel. The dialogue is a hybrid event that will take place in person and on Zoom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speakers:<\/strong> Venerable Pomnyun Sunim is renowned in his native South Korea and worldwide for his insightful yet accessible Dharma talks and far-reaching humanitarian and peace efforts. Rev. Rich Tafel is a transformative leader in faith, politics, and social impact and the pastor of the Church of the Holy City. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Facilitator: <\/strong>Annabel Park <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interpreter:<\/strong> Jason Lim Dinner starts at 5:30pm Dialogue starts at 7pm This is a free event. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here for Zoom registration<\/a> RSVP for dinner: annabelspark@gmail.com<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In-Person Location: 2023 Q St NW, Washington DC, United States https:\/\/holycitydc.org\/<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cDiscover true happiness and freedom, as taught by the Buddha, through a real community of practitioners,\u201d Jungto Society shared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Dharma school has proved so popular among prospective Buddhist practitioners around the world, that Jungto Society has announced a second intake of students for 2025. The online course is now offered in five languages: English, French, German, Japanese, and Korean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cLearn the original teachings of the Buddha under the guidance of Ven. Pomnyun Sunim,\u201d Jungto Society stated in an announcement shared with BDG. \u201cYou will learn how the mind works and experience changes in your perspective on life. As students of Jungto Dharma School, you will not only study Buddhist doctrine\u2014the Buddha\u2019s core teachings\u2014but will also gain practical wisdom that can help you to resolve various problems in your lives. Additionally, you will practice applying the teachings to your daily lives.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25b6\ufe0f Published by BDG on June 6, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Speakers:<\/strong> Venerable Pomnyun Sunim is renowned in his native South Korea and worldwide for his insightful yet accessible Dharma talks and far-reaching humanitarian and peace efforts. Rev. Rich Tafel is a transformative leader in faith, politics, and social impact and the pastor of the Church of the Holy City. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Facilitator: <\/strong>Annabel Park <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interpreter:<\/strong> Jason Lim Dinner starts at 5:30pm Dialogue starts at 7pm This is a free event. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here for Zoom registration<\/a> RSVP for dinner: annabelspark@gmail.com<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In-Person Location: 2023 Q St NW, Washington DC, United States https:\/\/holycitydc.org\/<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Jungto Society, the international Buddhist community founded by the revered Korean Dharma master and social activist Venerable Pomnyun Sunim (\ubc95\ub95c\uc2a4\ub2d8), has announced that registration for its popular online study and practice course for Buddhist practitioners, Jungto Dharma School, will open on 17 June.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDiscover true happiness and freedom, as taught by the Buddha, through a real community of practitioners,\u201d Jungto Society shared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Dharma school has proved so popular among prospective Buddhist practitioners around the world, that Jungto Society has announced a second intake of students for 2025. The online course is now offered in five languages: English, French, German, Japanese, and Korean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cLearn the original teachings of the Buddha under the guidance of Ven. Pomnyun Sunim,\u201d Jungto Society stated in an announcement shared with BDG. \u201cYou will learn how the mind works and experience changes in your perspective on life. As students of Jungto Dharma School, you will not only study Buddhist doctrine\u2014the Buddha\u2019s core teachings\u2014but will also gain practical wisdom that can help you to resolve various problems in your lives. Additionally, you will practice applying the teachings to your daily lives.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25b6\ufe0f Published by BDG on June 6, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25b6\ufe0f Read more: https:\/\/www.buddhistdoor.net\/news\/online-dharma-jungto-society-announces-second-2025-student-intake-for-jungto-dharma-school-with-ven-pomnyun-sunim\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How can we get through these uncertain and volatile times? Join us for a communal dinner and an interfaith dialogue with Venerable Pomnyun Sunim and Rev Rich Tafel. The dialogue is a hybrid event that will take place in person and on Zoom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speakers:<\/strong> Venerable Pomnyun Sunim is renowned in his native South Korea and worldwide for his insightful yet accessible Dharma talks and far-reaching humanitarian and peace efforts. Rev. Rich Tafel is a transformative leader in faith, politics, and social impact and the pastor of the Church of the Holy City. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Facilitator: <\/strong>Annabel Park <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interpreter:<\/strong> Jason Lim Dinner starts at 5:30pm Dialogue starts at 7pm This is a free event. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here for Zoom registration<\/a> RSVP for dinner: annabelspark@gmail.com<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In-Person Location: 2023 Q St NW, Washington DC, United States https:\/\/holycitydc.org\/<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For questions: goodfriendsusa.jihyun@jungto.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Jungto Society, the international Buddhist community founded by the revered Korean Dharma master and social activist Venerable Pomnyun Sunim (\ubc95\ub95c\uc2a4\ub2d8), has announced that registration for its popular online study and practice course for Buddhist practitioners, Jungto Dharma School, will open on 17 June.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDiscover true happiness and freedom, as taught by the Buddha, through a real community of practitioners,\u201d Jungto Society shared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Dharma school has proved so popular among prospective Buddhist practitioners around the world, that Jungto Society has announced a second intake of students for 2025. The online course is now offered in five languages: English, French, German, Japanese, and Korean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cLearn the original teachings of the Buddha under the guidance of Ven. Pomnyun Sunim,\u201d Jungto Society stated in an announcement shared with BDG. \u201cYou will learn how the mind works and experience changes in your perspective on life. As students of Jungto Dharma School, you will not only study Buddhist doctrine\u2014the Buddha\u2019s core teachings\u2014but will also gain practical wisdom that can help you to resolve various problems in your lives. Additionally, you will practice applying the teachings to your daily lives.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25b6\ufe0f Published by BDG on June 6, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25b6\ufe0f Read more: https:\/\/www.buddhistdoor.net\/news\/online-dharma-jungto-society-announces-second-2025-student-intake-for-jungto-dharma-school-with-ven-pomnyun-sunim\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How can we get through these uncertain and volatile times? Join us for a communal dinner and an interfaith dialogue with Venerable Pomnyun Sunim and Rev Rich Tafel. The dialogue is a hybrid event that will take place in person and on Zoom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speakers:<\/strong> Venerable Pomnyun Sunim is renowned in his native South Korea and worldwide for his insightful yet accessible Dharma talks and far-reaching humanitarian and peace efforts. Rev. Rich Tafel is a transformative leader in faith, politics, and social impact and the pastor of the Church of the Holy City. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Facilitator: <\/strong>Annabel Park <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interpreter:<\/strong> Jason Lim Dinner starts at 5:30pm Dialogue starts at 7pm This is a free event. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here for Zoom registration<\/a> RSVP for dinner: annabelspark@gmail.com<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In-Person Location: 2023 Q St NW, Washington DC, United States https:\/\/holycitydc.org\/<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How My Journey with Jungto Society Began<\/b><\/p>\n

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One day in 2012, while I lived in Seoul, South Korea, my mother mentioned to me that Venerable Pomnyun Sunim would make an appearance on a popular TV show, Healing Camp, Aren't You Happy<\/i>. As I watched the episode, the beautiful backdrop of the mountain scenery where the interview took place caught my eyes. His interview was at Jungto Retreat Center in the Baekhwa Mountains in Mungyeong, about 170 km Southeast from Seoul. It led me to sign up for Jungto Society\u2019s Awakening Retreat program right away, and I ended up loving it so much that I offered to volunteer in the kitchen for another cohort of the program.<\/p>\n

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Later, I got a job in Bangkok, Thailand, which made it difficult to stay engaged in Jungto Society activities. I came to halt my mindfulness practices in daily life as well, until my work brought me to New York in 2014. I started Jungto Dharma School in 2015, taking the Introduction to Buddhism course in Korean, followed by a Meditation Retreat, the Sutra Course, and volunteer work at a Jungto Society retreat. After moving to San Diego, I joined the new international division and became a member of the LA Group. Since 2021, I\u2019ve been a volunteer in the English translation review team and in 2023, I got to attend the Sharing Retreat.<\/p>\n

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[Patty Kim (leftmost) from Manhattan Jungto Center\u2019s self promotion video clip in 2018]<\/p>

Life in New York\u00a0<\/p>\n

I was fortunate to have a stable job at a prestigious organization in New York with good benefits. It was a career that I had chosen and worked hard to achieve, but I had a difficult time dealing with the stress I felt and, in combination with other personal factors, I fell into a depression. The Jungto Center in Manhattan became a refuge for me and the Sunday Dharma meetings became a weekly highlight. Being able to connect with fellow practitioners and share what we were going through helped me a lot. I also began taking medication and seeing a therapist regularly to keep my mental health from getting worse.<\/p>\n

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Some people would consider my career a dream job, but for me, there was a lot of inner conflict and suffering. And, whenever I wondered to myself, \u201cWhat might be a better fit?\u201d Traditional East Asian Medicine would come up. I thought about it for years but I was too scared to act on it. I was also petrified of disappointing my parents, especially my mom.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t

[Patty Kim (rightmost) at Manhattan Jungto Center in 2020 before moving to San Diego]<\/p>

Less Fear, More Freedom<\/p>\n

While I continued to suffer from the ebbs and flows of depression caused by my unwillingness to accept being anything other than the idealized version of myself, the COVID-19 pandemic hit the world and everything seemed to freeze in place. The sudden change in my daily routine allowed the spark of Yusoo Sunim\u2019s teaching from years before to come to life.<\/p>\n

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Back in 2012, at one of Jungto Society\u2019s programs, I had shared that when I thought about the future, I felt incredibly unsure \u2013 that it was like looking into a pitch black night. After hearing my words, Yusoo Sunim calmly said how we don\u2019t even know what\u2019s going to happen in the next moment so how could we see into the future.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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It took me a long time to realize that letting go of my desire to always stand on solid ground \u2013 and to instead open up my mind to the here and now \u2013 would actually lead to a better future. But, being in New York City, which at the time was the epicenter of the pandemic, I finally felt how fleeting life can be. I told myself, \u201cLet\u2019s stop with the excuses and do what I really want to do, without speculating about a future that I cannot predict.\u201d Surprisingly, once I finally made up my mind, I felt a sense of calmness and my mind was cleared of any doubt about the future because I started focusing more on the present.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t

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When I decided to behave like the owner of my own life, I came to view the 11 years I spent at my job with gratitude rather than regret. And from this gratitude, I earned the capacity to exit my career without blaming myself or feeling resentful towards others. I realized I had worked at the job for the past 11 years because I wanted to and that I had had a great experience.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t

[Patty Kim (top right) in a Jungto volunteer call in 2025]<\/p>

I started to make decisions with my own well-being at the center and put aside my worries about letting down my mom and that she wouldn\u2019t understand me. As a result, I felt a huge weight off my shoulders. Interestingly, I also came to realize that, in the end, my mom just wants her daughter to be happy and that if I am happy, so would she! In this way, after turning 40, I finally began to feel like I had become a real adult.<\/p>\n

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My mother did end up needing some time to accept my career change, but today, she is once again my number one cheerleader and tells me she is proud of me for who I am. I also feel extremely lucky to be with my husband and thank him for never hesitating to support my decision to let go of a large annual salary, change paths, and spend four years getting a medical degree.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Looking back, although it had felt like I was making a huge decision at the time, it doesn\u2019t seem that big of a deal now. All I know is that I have this one life and I want to be happy by being useful and helping others be happy too.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Interviewer\u2019s comment: Patty and I reconnected for this interview in March 2025. Patty was in the middle of studying for her licensing exam after graduating with her Doctorate Degree in December 2024. She told me that acupuncture has helped with her depression a lot, and it confirmed her passion in seeking a holistic balance of body, mind and spirit through acupuncture and herbal medicine. She seemed sure of herself and well grounded in every positive way when she told me that she finally feels like an adult. It made me realize what it means to be the driver of one\u2019s own life. It was not the move to San Diego that made her happy\u2013it was the growth within her.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t

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Jungto Society, the international Buddhist community founded by the revered Korean Dharma master and social activist Venerable Pomnyun Sunim (\ubc95\ub95c\uc2a4\ub2d8), has announced that registration for its popular online study and practice course for Buddhist practitioners, Jungto Dharma School, will open on 17 June.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDiscover true happiness and freedom, as taught by the Buddha, through a real community of practitioners,\u201d Jungto Society shared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Dharma school has proved so popular among prospective Buddhist practitioners around the world, that Jungto Society has announced a second intake of students for 2025. The online course is now offered in five languages: English, French, German, Japanese, and Korean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cLearn the original teachings of the Buddha under the guidance of Ven. Pomnyun Sunim,\u201d Jungto Society stated in an announcement shared with BDG. \u201cYou will learn how the mind works and experience changes in your perspective on life. As students of Jungto Dharma School, you will not only study Buddhist doctrine\u2014the Buddha\u2019s core teachings\u2014but will also gain practical wisdom that can help you to resolve various problems in your lives. Additionally, you will practice applying the teachings to your daily lives.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25b6\ufe0f Published by BDG on June 6, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25b6\ufe0f Read more: https:\/\/www.buddhistdoor.net\/news\/online-dharma-jungto-society-announces-second-2025-student-intake-for-jungto-dharma-school-with-ven-pomnyun-sunim\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How can we get through these uncertain and volatile times? Join us for a communal dinner and an interfaith dialogue with Venerable Pomnyun Sunim and Rev Rich Tafel. The dialogue is a hybrid event that will take place in person and on Zoom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speakers:<\/strong> Venerable Pomnyun Sunim is renowned in his native South Korea and worldwide for his insightful yet accessible Dharma talks and far-reaching humanitarian and peace efforts. Rev. Rich Tafel is a transformative leader in faith, politics, and social impact and the pastor of the Church of the Holy City. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Facilitator: <\/strong>Annabel Park <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interpreter:<\/strong> Jason Lim Dinner starts at 5:30pm Dialogue starts at 7pm This is a free event. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here for Zoom registration<\/a> RSVP for dinner: annabelspark@gmail.com<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In-Person Location: 2023 Q St NW, Washington DC, United States https:\/\/holycitydc.org\/<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For questions: goodfriendsusa.jihyun@jungto.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How My Journey with Jungto Society Began<\/b><\/p>\n

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One day in 2012, while I lived in Seoul, South Korea, my mother mentioned to me that Venerable Pomnyun Sunim would make an appearance on a popular TV show, Healing Camp, Aren't You Happy<\/i>. As I watched the episode, the beautiful backdrop of the mountain scenery where the interview took place caught my eyes. His interview was at Jungto Retreat Center in the Baekhwa Mountains in Mungyeong, about 170 km Southeast from Seoul. It led me to sign up for Jungto Society\u2019s Awakening Retreat program right away, and I ended up loving it so much that I offered to volunteer in the kitchen for another cohort of the program.<\/p>\n

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Later, I got a job in Bangkok, Thailand, which made it difficult to stay engaged in Jungto Society activities. I came to halt my mindfulness practices in daily life as well, until my work brought me to New York in 2014. I started Jungto Dharma School in 2015, taking the Introduction to Buddhism course in Korean, followed by a Meditation Retreat, the Sutra Course, and volunteer work at a Jungto Society retreat. After moving to San Diego, I joined the new international division and became a member of the LA Group. Since 2021, I\u2019ve been a volunteer in the English translation review team and in 2023, I got to attend the Sharing Retreat.<\/p>\n

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[Patty Kim (leftmost) from Manhattan Jungto Center\u2019s self promotion video clip in 2018]<\/p>

Life in New York\u00a0<\/p>\n

I was fortunate to have a stable job at a prestigious organization in New York with good benefits. It was a career that I had chosen and worked hard to achieve, but I had a difficult time dealing with the stress I felt and, in combination with other personal factors, I fell into a depression. The Jungto Center in Manhattan became a refuge for me and the Sunday Dharma meetings became a weekly highlight. Being able to connect with fellow practitioners and share what we were going through helped me a lot. I also began taking medication and seeing a therapist regularly to keep my mental health from getting worse.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Some people would consider my career a dream job, but for me, there was a lot of inner conflict and suffering. And, whenever I wondered to myself, \u201cWhat might be a better fit?\u201d Traditional East Asian Medicine would come up. I thought about it for years but I was too scared to act on it. I was also petrified of disappointing my parents, especially my mom.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t

[Patty Kim (rightmost) at Manhattan Jungto Center in 2020 before moving to San Diego]<\/p>

Less Fear, More Freedom<\/p>\n

While I continued to suffer from the ebbs and flows of depression caused by my unwillingness to accept being anything other than the idealized version of myself, the COVID-19 pandemic hit the world and everything seemed to freeze in place. The sudden change in my daily routine allowed the spark of Yusoo Sunim\u2019s teaching from years before to come to life.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Back in 2012, at one of Jungto Society\u2019s programs, I had shared that when I thought about the future, I felt incredibly unsure \u2013 that it was like looking into a pitch black night. After hearing my words, Yusoo Sunim calmly said how we don\u2019t even know what\u2019s going to happen in the next moment so how could we see into the future.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

It took me a long time to realize that letting go of my desire to always stand on solid ground \u2013 and to instead open up my mind to the here and now \u2013 would actually lead to a better future. But, being in New York City, which at the time was the epicenter of the pandemic, I finally felt how fleeting life can be. I told myself, \u201cLet\u2019s stop with the excuses and do what I really want to do, without speculating about a future that I cannot predict.\u201d Surprisingly, once I finally made up my mind, I felt a sense of calmness and my mind was cleared of any doubt about the future because I started focusing more on the present.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t

[Patty Kim in California in 2025]<\/p>

Becoming a True Adult<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

When I decided to behave like the owner of my own life, I came to view the 11 years I spent at my job with gratitude rather than regret. And from this gratitude, I earned the capacity to exit my career without blaming myself or feeling resentful towards others. I realized I had worked at the job for the past 11 years because I wanted to and that I had had a great experience.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t

[Patty Kim (top right) in a Jungto volunteer call in 2025]<\/p>

I started to make decisions with my own well-being at the center and put aside my worries about letting down my mom and that she wouldn\u2019t understand me. As a result, I felt a huge weight off my shoulders. Interestingly, I also came to realize that, in the end, my mom just wants her daughter to be happy and that if I am happy, so would she! In this way, after turning 40, I finally began to feel like I had become a real adult.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

My mother did end up needing some time to accept my career change, but today, she is once again my number one cheerleader and tells me she is proud of me for who I am. I also feel extremely lucky to be with my husband and thank him for never hesitating to support my decision to let go of a large annual salary, change paths, and spend four years getting a medical degree.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Looking back, although it had felt like I was making a huge decision at the time, it doesn\u2019t seem that big of a deal now. All I know is that I have this one life and I want to be happy by being useful and helping others be happy too.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Interviewer\u2019s comment: Patty and I reconnected for this interview in March 2025. Patty was in the middle of studying for her licensing exam after graduating with her Doctorate Degree in December 2024. She told me that acupuncture has helped with her depression a lot, and it confirmed her passion in seeking a holistic balance of body, mind and spirit through acupuncture and herbal medicine. She seemed sure of herself and well grounded in every positive way when she told me that she finally feels like an adult. It made me realize what it means to be the driver of one\u2019s own life. It was not the move to San Diego that made her happy\u2013it was the growth within her.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t

[Patty in a Doctor\u2019s White Coat in 2025]<\/p>","post_title":"Jungto Member Interview – Patty Kim","post_excerpt":"After discovering Jungto Society through Venerable Pomnyun Sunim\u2019s appearance on Healing Camp in 2012, Patty\u2019s journey led her from Seoul to Bangkok, New York, and now San Diego, where she continues her practice and volunteer work with the international division.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"jungto-member-interview-patty-kim","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-10-23 20:31:02","post_modified_gmt":"2025-10-24 01:31:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=30544","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":29210,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2025-06-06 18:19:08","post_date_gmt":"2025-06-06 23:19:08","post_content":"\n

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Jungto Society, the international Buddhist community founded by the revered Korean Dharma master and social activist Venerable Pomnyun Sunim (\ubc95\ub95c\uc2a4\ub2d8), has announced that registration for its popular online study and practice course for Buddhist practitioners, Jungto Dharma School, will open on 17 June.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDiscover true happiness and freedom, as taught by the Buddha, through a real community of practitioners,\u201d Jungto Society shared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Dharma school has proved so popular among prospective Buddhist practitioners around the world, that Jungto Society has announced a second intake of students for 2025. The online course is now offered in five languages: English, French, German, Japanese, and Korean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cLearn the original teachings of the Buddha under the guidance of Ven. Pomnyun Sunim,\u201d Jungto Society stated in an announcement shared with BDG. \u201cYou will learn how the mind works and experience changes in your perspective on life. As students of Jungto Dharma School, you will not only study Buddhist doctrine\u2014the Buddha\u2019s core teachings\u2014but will also gain practical wisdom that can help you to resolve various problems in your lives. Additionally, you will practice applying the teachings to your daily lives.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25b6\ufe0f Published by BDG on June 6, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25b6\ufe0f Read more: https:\/\/www.buddhistdoor.net\/news\/online-dharma-jungto-society-announces-second-2025-student-intake-for-jungto-dharma-school-with-ven-pomnyun-sunim\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How can we get through these uncertain and volatile times? Join us for a communal dinner and an interfaith dialogue with Venerable Pomnyun Sunim and Rev Rich Tafel. The dialogue is a hybrid event that will take place in person and on Zoom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speakers:<\/strong> Venerable Pomnyun Sunim is renowned in his native South Korea and worldwide for his insightful yet accessible Dharma talks and far-reaching humanitarian and peace efforts. Rev. Rich Tafel is a transformative leader in faith, politics, and social impact and the pastor of the Church of the Holy City. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Facilitator: <\/strong>Annabel Park <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interpreter:<\/strong> Jason Lim Dinner starts at 5:30pm Dialogue starts at 7pm This is a free event. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here for Zoom registration<\/a> RSVP for dinner: annabelspark@gmail.com<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In-Person Location: 2023 Q St NW, Washington DC, United States https:\/\/holycitydc.org\/<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For questions: goodfriendsusa.jihyun@jungto.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How My Journey with Jungto Society Began<\/b><\/p>\n

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One day in 2012, while I lived in Seoul, South Korea, my mother mentioned to me that Venerable Pomnyun Sunim would make an appearance on a popular TV show, Healing Camp, Aren't You Happy<\/i>. As I watched the episode, the beautiful backdrop of the mountain scenery where the interview took place caught my eyes. His interview was at Jungto Retreat Center in the Baekhwa Mountains in Mungyeong, about 170 km Southeast from Seoul. It led me to sign up for Jungto Society\u2019s Awakening Retreat program right away, and I ended up loving it so much that I offered to volunteer in the kitchen for another cohort of the program.<\/p>\n

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Later, I got a job in Bangkok, Thailand, which made it difficult to stay engaged in Jungto Society activities. I came to halt my mindfulness practices in daily life as well, until my work brought me to New York in 2014. I started Jungto Dharma School in 2015, taking the Introduction to Buddhism course in Korean, followed by a Meditation Retreat, the Sutra Course, and volunteer work at a Jungto Society retreat. After moving to San Diego, I joined the new international division and became a member of the LA Group. Since 2021, I\u2019ve been a volunteer in the English translation review team and in 2023, I got to attend the Sharing Retreat.<\/p>\n

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[Patty Kim (leftmost) from Manhattan Jungto Center\u2019s self promotion video clip in 2018]<\/p>

Life in New York\u00a0<\/p>\n

I was fortunate to have a stable job at a prestigious organization in New York with good benefits. It was a career that I had chosen and worked hard to achieve, but I had a difficult time dealing with the stress I felt and, in combination with other personal factors, I fell into a depression. The Jungto Center in Manhattan became a refuge for me and the Sunday Dharma meetings became a weekly highlight. Being able to connect with fellow practitioners and share what we were going through helped me a lot. I also began taking medication and seeing a therapist regularly to keep my mental health from getting worse.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Some people would consider my career a dream job, but for me, there was a lot of inner conflict and suffering. And, whenever I wondered to myself, \u201cWhat might be a better fit?\u201d Traditional East Asian Medicine would come up. I thought about it for years but I was too scared to act on it. I was also petrified of disappointing my parents, especially my mom.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t

[Patty Kim (rightmost) at Manhattan Jungto Center in 2020 before moving to San Diego]<\/p>

Less Fear, More Freedom<\/p>\n

While I continued to suffer from the ebbs and flows of depression caused by my unwillingness to accept being anything other than the idealized version of myself, the COVID-19 pandemic hit the world and everything seemed to freeze in place. The sudden change in my daily routine allowed the spark of Yusoo Sunim\u2019s teaching from years before to come to life.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Back in 2012, at one of Jungto Society\u2019s programs, I had shared that when I thought about the future, I felt incredibly unsure \u2013 that it was like looking into a pitch black night. After hearing my words, Yusoo Sunim calmly said how we don\u2019t even know what\u2019s going to happen in the next moment so how could we see into the future.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

It took me a long time to realize that letting go of my desire to always stand on solid ground \u2013 and to instead open up my mind to the here and now \u2013 would actually lead to a better future. But, being in New York City, which at the time was the epicenter of the pandemic, I finally felt how fleeting life can be. I told myself, \u201cLet\u2019s stop with the excuses and do what I really want to do, without speculating about a future that I cannot predict.\u201d Surprisingly, once I finally made up my mind, I felt a sense of calmness and my mind was cleared of any doubt about the future because I started focusing more on the present.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t

[Patty Kim in California in 2025]<\/p>

Becoming a True Adult<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

When I decided to behave like the owner of my own life, I came to view the 11 years I spent at my job with gratitude rather than regret. And from this gratitude, I earned the capacity to exit my career without blaming myself or feeling resentful towards others. I realized I had worked at the job for the past 11 years because I wanted to and that I had had a great experience.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t

[Patty Kim (top right) in a Jungto volunteer call in 2025]<\/p>

I started to make decisions with my own well-being at the center and put aside my worries about letting down my mom and that she wouldn\u2019t understand me. As a result, I felt a huge weight off my shoulders. Interestingly, I also came to realize that, in the end, my mom just wants her daughter to be happy and that if I am happy, so would she! In this way, after turning 40, I finally began to feel like I had become a real adult.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

My mother did end up needing some time to accept my career change, but today, she is once again my number one cheerleader and tells me she is proud of me for who I am. I also feel extremely lucky to be with my husband and thank him for never hesitating to support my decision to let go of a large annual salary, change paths, and spend four years getting a medical degree.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Looking back, although it had felt like I was making a huge decision at the time, it doesn\u2019t seem that big of a deal now. All I know is that I have this one life and I want to be happy by being useful and helping others be happy too.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Interviewer\u2019s comment: Patty and I reconnected for this interview in March 2025. Patty was in the middle of studying for her licensing exam after graduating with her Doctorate Degree in December 2024. She told me that acupuncture has helped with her depression a lot, and it confirmed her passion in seeking a holistic balance of body, mind and spirit through acupuncture and herbal medicine. She seemed sure of herself and well grounded in every positive way when she told me that she finally feels like an adult. It made me realize what it means to be the driver of one\u2019s own life. It was not the move to San Diego that made her happy\u2013it was the growth within her.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t

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Jungto Society, the international Buddhist community founded by the revered Korean Dharma master and social activist Venerable Pomnyun Sunim (\ubc95\ub95c\uc2a4\ub2d8), has announced that registration for its popular online study and practice course for Buddhist practitioners, Jungto Dharma School, will open on 17 June.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDiscover true happiness and freedom, as taught by the Buddha, through a real community of practitioners,\u201d Jungto Society shared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Dharma school has proved so popular among prospective Buddhist practitioners around the world, that Jungto Society has announced a second intake of students for 2025. The online course is now offered in five languages: English, French, German, Japanese, and Korean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cLearn the original teachings of the Buddha under the guidance of Ven. Pomnyun Sunim,\u201d Jungto Society stated in an announcement shared with BDG. \u201cYou will learn how the mind works and experience changes in your perspective on life. As students of Jungto Dharma School, you will not only study Buddhist doctrine\u2014the Buddha\u2019s core teachings\u2014but will also gain practical wisdom that can help you to resolve various problems in your lives. Additionally, you will practice applying the teachings to your daily lives.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25b6\ufe0f Published by BDG on June 6, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25b6\ufe0f Read more: https:\/\/www.buddhistdoor.net\/news\/online-dharma-jungto-society-announces-second-2025-student-intake-for-jungto-dharma-school-with-ven-pomnyun-sunim\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How can we get through these uncertain and volatile times? Join us for a communal dinner and an interfaith dialogue with Venerable Pomnyun Sunim and Rev Rich Tafel. The dialogue is a hybrid event that will take place in person and on Zoom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speakers:<\/strong> Venerable Pomnyun Sunim is renowned in his native South Korea and worldwide for his insightful yet accessible Dharma talks and far-reaching humanitarian and peace efforts. Rev. Rich Tafel is a transformative leader in faith, politics, and social impact and the pastor of the Church of the Holy City. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Facilitator: <\/strong>Annabel Park <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interpreter:<\/strong> Jason Lim Dinner starts at 5:30pm Dialogue starts at 7pm This is a free event. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here for Zoom registration<\/a> RSVP for dinner: annabelspark@gmail.com<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In-Person Location: 2023 Q St NW, Washington DC, United States https:\/\/holycitydc.org\/<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For questions: goodfriendsusa.jihyun@jungto.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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<\/p>\n","post_title":"Engaged Buddhism Special Report: Ven. Pomnyun Sunim and INEB Conduct Field Survey in Earthquake-Hit Areas of Myanmar","post_excerpt":"The Korean Seon (Zen) master Venerable Pomnyun Sunim (\ubc95\ub95c\uc2a4\ub2d8) wears many hats: Buddhist monk, teacher, author, environmentalist, and social activist, to name a few. As a widely respected Dharma teacher and a tireless socially engaged activist in his native South Korea, Ven. Pomnyun Sunim has founded numerous Dharma-based organizations, initiatives, and projects that are active across the world. Among them, Jungto Society, a volunteer-based community founded on the Buddhist teachings and expressing equality, simple living, and sustainability, is dedicated to addressing modern social issues that lead to suffering, including environmental degradation, poverty, and conflict.\n\nThis column, shared by Jungto Society, presents a series of highlights from Ven. Pomnyun Sunim\u2019s writings, teachings, public talks, and regular live-streamed Dharma Q+A sessions, which are accessible across the globe.\n","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"engaged-buddhism-special-report-ven-pomnyun-sunim-and-ineb-conduct-field-survey-in-earthquake-hit-areas-of-myanmar","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-12-19 13:09:07","post_modified_gmt":"2025-12-19 18:09:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jungtosociety.org\/?p=32939","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":30544,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2025-09-05 10:10:17","post_date_gmt":"2025-09-05 15:10:17","post_content":"\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t

Interviewer\u2019s comment: I met Patty in 2016 when I just started going to Jungto Society\u2019s Weekly Dharma Meetings in New York. There was a Jungto Dharma Center in Manhattan back then, before the organization transitioned to a fully online system and created their international division to focus on spreading the Dharma to non-Korean speakers. After Patty moved to San Diego several years ago, I had lost touch with her for quite some time, and this interview was a great opportunity to catch up with her. She told me that her life in San Diego has been filled with much more freedom than it was in New York. I was glad to hear that she is well and happy in San Diego, and hearing her stories made me ask myself, \u201cShould I also live somewhere other than New York?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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