Jungto Society
A community of engaged practitioners seeking to free themselves from suffering in daily lives while making the world a better place.
Once people become lighthearted and happier, they will start helping others who are suffering.
1988
Year Founded
15+
Countries
10K+
Active Members
4
NGO Organizations
Our Vision
Creating "Jungto"
Founded in 1988, Jungto Society was established to address problems prevalent in modern society. Based on Buddha's teachings, we focus on maintaining peaceful states of mind and taking ownership of our personal lives.
Our vision is to create "Jungto" – a land where individuals are happy, society is peaceful, and nature is preserved.
The word "Jungto" (정토/淨土) means "Pure Land" in Korean Buddhist tradition. It represents our aspiration to build a world of peace and harmony through individual awakening and collective action.
Our Foundation
Three Core Mottos
These three principles guide everything we do at Jungto Society, from personal practice to community service.
Pure Heart
Members examine and cultivate their minds, keeping hearts pure and unburdened, free from suffering.
Good Friends
We strive for a peaceful society by recognizing the interconnectedness of all sentient beings.
Clean Earth
We seek to live in balance and harmony with nature as the foundation of existence and life's origin.
Our Approach
What Makes Jungto Different
Community of Practitioners
Members learn and apply Buddha's original teachings in daily lives through morning practice to achieve true happiness and freedom.
Practice Through Service
Volunteering and donations help those in need and better society. For practitioners, service represents integral practice rather than a separate activity.
Authentic, Simple, Practical Buddhism
Breaking from preconceptions to see things as they truly are. Providing guidance appropriate to individual starting points. Teachings applicable to daily activities.
Our Approach to Buddhism
Authentic
Breaking from preconceptions to see things as they truly are, returning to the original teachings of the Buddha.
Simple
Providing guidance appropriate to individual starting points, making the teachings accessible to everyone.
Practical
Teachings applicable to daily activities including meals, work, and household chores – not separate from life.
Our Teacher
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim is a Buddhist monk, Dharma teacher, author, and social activist. He is the founder of Jungto Society and four NGO organizations dedicated to humanitarian relief, environmental protection, human rights, and peace.
Through his teachings, Ven. Pomnyun Sunim has helped millions of people find practical solutions to life's challenges and discover paths to genuine happiness and freedom.
Begin Your Journey
Join our community of practitioners and discover practical wisdom for a happier, more peaceful life.