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Sundo Graduate University

Sundo Graduate University (선도 대학원 대학교, Under Construction) 2025.08.14

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Awakening the Inner Center: The Five Levels of Sundo Somatic Breathing Practice Awakening the Inner Center: The Five Levels of Sundo Somatic Breathing Practice1. IntroductionIn the Sundo tradition, breathing is understood as far more than a biological exchange of gases. It is the living current that connects Heaven, Earth, and Human—a dynamic rhythm through which the cosmos breathes itself into being. Within this worldview, the human body mirrors the universe, and each inha.. 2025.11.06
국선도 밝돌법의 진기단법과 삼합단법 수련 이야기(청산선사) *** 진기단법과 삼합단법 수련 *** 청운도인께서, 또 말씀하셨다..."그동안 너는, 마음을, 돌단자리(丹田)에, 가라 앉히고,숨을, 천천히, 고요하게 쉬었다...또, 여러가지, 행공자세를 취하며, 숨쉬기를 했다...이렇게, 몸을 고르고, 닦은 것은, "하늘의 밝은 기운"을, 받아 들이는 그릇에,티끌만한 흠도, 없게 하기 위함이었다...지금까지, 네가 한 공부는, 올바른 깨달음에, 이르는 공부였다...이 공부는, "밝"(하늘 기운.) 받는 공부의 첫 단계이다...바른 깨달음을, 얻는 공부법이니, "정각도"(正覺道) 라고 불러라...앞으로, 하늘 기운과 네 몸이, 직접 통하고, 하늘 기운이, 네 몸 안에서,온전히, 움직이게 만드는 법을, 배워야 한다...이 공부법은, "통기법"(通氣法) 이다...통기법을.. 2025.10.16
Centering the Self! : The Nine Energy Gates of Sundo for Somatic Leadership and Human Wholeness Across the world’s contemplative traditions, the human body is seen not only as a biological structure but as a living field of consciousness and energy. In Yogic philosophy, this is expressed through the seven chakras—seven subtle centers extending from the base of the spine to the crown of the head (Feuerstein, 2008). In contrast, the Korean Taoist discipline of Sundo (국선도, Kouksundo) teaches .. 2025.10.16
Do-In-Do-Song (도인도송; 道引道頌): A Song that Guides the Path of the Way (Dao) Do-In-Do-Song, Paraphrased (Natural, Modern English Interpretation for Understanding)All existence in the universe sustains itself through the operation of Central Energy—the harmonized life force born from the union of Yin and Yang. This balance is the very principle that underlies the Confucian “Way of the Mean,” the Daoist teaching to “embrace and guard the One,” and the Buddhist “Middle Way... 2025.10.15
Somatic Leadership Cycle: Mastering Oneself, Then Nurture It Through Yin and Yang! Self-Mastery Leadership: Building the Trinity Domains, Then Nurturing Growth Through Yin and Yang! Leadership does not begin with external authority or influence over others; it begins with the ability to govern oneself. Kouksundo (국선도), the ancient Korean Taoist practice, teaches that the foundation of leadership is becoming the true owner (眞主) of oneself, hosting the inner master (얼령님) with cl.. 2025.09.23
The Trinity of Human Development for Wholeness. The Trinity of Human Development for Wholeness.The One that begins is the One without beginning; the One unfolds into the Three Ultimates; its origin is inexhaustible (一始無始一析三極無盡本) 2025.09.21
Self-Mastery Leadership : Becoming the Real Owner of Oneself as a Leader A Kouksundo Framework for Self-Governance through Mind, Body, and Spirit IntroductionLeadership has often been defined as the ability to influence others toward achieving a common purpose (Northouse, 2022). Yet, before one can lead others effectively, a deeper challenge lies in leading oneself. Becoming the real owner (眞主) of oneself is a difficult yet essential task for leaders who must integr.. 2025.09.20
Somatic Leadership: Principles of Kouksundo Tongkibeop in Leadership Development through Bloom’s Taxonomy Summary: Somatic Leadership: Principles of Kouksundo Tongkibeop in Leadership Development through Bloom’s Taxonomy: Grounded in Sundo (Kouksundo, 국선도) principles, somatic leadership development aligns with Bloom’s taxonomy by integrating three domains: cognitive clarity (spirit/靈), emotional warmth (soul-fire/魂), and embodied action (body/魄). These domains are mutually exclusive yet collectively.. 2025.09.18
Somatic Leadership Development: Circulation of Blood, Qi, and Spirit (삿, 上丹田) Somatic Leadership Development: Circulation of Blood, Qi, and Spirit (삿, 上丹田)Leadership today unfolds in a boundaryless environment. Global interconnection, rapid technological change, and systemic complexity demand a form of leadership that goes beyond technical competence or charisma. Leaders must cultivate integration, presence, and principled discipline.Eastern traditions such as Kouksundo (.. 2025.09.16
Kouksundo Energy Circulation Practice (Tong-gi Beop, 通氣法) Kouksundo Energy Circulation Practice (Tong-gi Beop, 通氣法) Step 1. AlignmentStand or sit comfortably.Imagine the left and right sides of your pelvis as negative and positive poles.Gently align body, mind, and spirit into a single calm state.Step 2. Lower Energy BreathingBreathe into the Ha-danjeon (lower energy center below the navel).Use Dol-dan Breathing (deep, circular breath).Visualize a fusi.. 2025.09.13
The Root of K-Culture: Poongryu (풍류) and the Way of Authentic Living—Elegance as Harmony Between Heaven and Humanity The Root of K-Culture: Poongryu (풍류) and the Way of Authentic Living—Elegance as Harmony Between Heaven and Humanity The Story of Mul Gyeja Seonin (仙人) Mul Gyeja Seonin lived during the reign of Naehae, the first king of Silla. By the time he reached middle age, his reputation was already established: not only was he unmatched in swordsmanship and music, but also in the subtle art of communion .. 2025.09.02
Breath, Energy, and Embodied Humanism: A Somatic Leadership Framework from Sundoism Breath, Energy, and Embodied Humanism: A Somatic Leadership Framework from SundoismAbstractIn the rapidly evolving landscape of human resource development (HRD), organizational behavior (OB), and leadership studies, there is a renewed emphasis on embodied and energetic dimensions of leadership. This paper introduces a somatic leadership framework inspired by Sundoim, particularly the practice of.. 2025.08.31
Sundo’s Embodied Humanism (국선도 인체주의) Sundo’s Embodied Humanism (국선도 인체주의) From: "The Way of Life – [Original Text: The Method of Receiving Light]" by Master Cheongsan (2000 edition, pp. 445–447)Before Cheongun Do-in descended from the mountain for the first time, Master Cheongsan said to him:“You have lived until now as a person of Heaven, following the Heavenly Way. But now, you must come to understand the meaning behind that W.. 2025.08.31
Whole-Body Breathing and Systemic Leadership: A Sundo-Inspired Perspective on Stakeholder Communication Whole-Body Breathing and Systemic Leadership: A Sundo-Inspired Perspective on Stakeholder CommunicationAbstractDrawing on the integrative philosophy of Kouksundo (Sundo), this paper proposes a model of leadership development anchored in the embodied practice of whole-body breathing (jeonshin hoheup, 全身呼吸). Utilizing the advanced Sundo techniques of Tong Ki Boup (통기법) and Sam Hap Don Boup (삼합단법),.. 2025.08.27
“In Search of the Principle of ‘Breath’” A Firsthand Teaching from Master Chungsan (Blue Mountain): 청산선사 강연 내용 A Firsthand Teaching from Master Chungsan (Blue Mountain)Full Translate into English: “In Search of the Principle of ‘Breath’”This essay is a transcription of a lecture given by Master Chungsan in the early 1970s, a time when Kuksundo and danjeon breathing were still unfamiliar to the public.While the text has been edited to conform to standard grammar and spelling, every effort has been made to.. 2025.08.26
The Three Great Gates of Sundo and Somatic Leadership Development The Three Great Gates of Sundo and Somatic Leadership DevelopmentIn Sundo practice, the primitive circulation of life energy along the Governing Vessel (독맥) is marked by three great thresholds known as the Three Gates (삼관): the Coccyx Gate (尾閭, Weiryo), the Spine Gate (夾脊, Giapjeok), and the Jade Pillow Gate (玉枕, Okchim). These gates represent critical points where energy often stalls, demanding.. 2025.08.26
Beyond Mindfulness: Centering Leadership through Sundo ’s Somatic Path of Jung–Ki–Shin Beyond Mindfulness: Centering Leadership through Sundo’s Somatic Path of Jung–Ki–Shin AbstractLeadership in today’s volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous environments requires more than cognitive skill or technical expertise; it demands embodied presence, resilience, and authenticity. Somatic leadership development, which emphasizes awareness of the body as a site of learning and transform.. 2025.08.23
Cultivating Self-Awareness and Energetic Presence for Transformative Judgment. Cultivating Self-Awareness and Energetic Presence for Transformative Judgmen.Leadership development in its most transformative form transcends cognitive learning—it becomes an embodied practice. Unleashing self-awareness through the real-time perception of internal energy flow, as cultivated in Sundo, offers a powerful somatic foundation for developing presence, discernment, and authentic influe.. 2025.08.19
국선도 얼령 수련 기초자료 얼령수련은 국선도 체계에서 심화 단계, 곧 *통기법(通氣法)*과 *선도법(仙道法)*으로 들어가면서 전개됩니다. 이 과정에서 특히 **진기단법(眞氣丹法)**과 **삼합단법(三合丹法)** 조리단법(造理丹法) 을 수련하게 됩니다. 1. 진기단법(眞氣丹法) – “참된 기(眞氣)를 깨우는 얼령수련”위치: 통기법(通氣法)의 첫 단계.방법: 단전에서 일으킨 기운을 척추(독맥)를 따라 올려 머리(송과체)를 거쳐 다시 단전으로 내리는 소주천(小周天) 방식.특징:숨이 끊기지 않는 *지식(止息)*을 활용하여, 단순 호흡이 아니라 우주 기운과 합일하는 호흡을 이룹니다.이 단계에서 기운은 단순히 몸의 기혈을 돌리는 수준을 넘어서, 얼(精神)과 영(靈魂)을 맑히는 작용을 합니다.얼령적 의미: ‘참된 기(眞氣)’란 우주 근원과 연.. 2025.08.18
Sundo Graduate University (선도 대학원 대학교, Under Construction) Sundo Graduate University (선도 대학원 대학교, Under Construction)Governed by: International Sundo Culture Research Institute (국제선도문화연구소)Degree ProgramsMaster of Arts in Sundo Taoist PhilosophyMaster of Arts in Integrative Health Education Core Required Courses (공통 필수 과목)These courses are mandatory for all master’s students, regardless of specialization.Principles of Sundo Theory (Textbook 1)Science of.. 2025.08.14

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