Sundo Graduate University
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진기단법 100일 수련
진기단법 100일 수련 2025. 8. 23 ~ 2025. 11. 05 and more Photo taken 2025.11.22
2025.11.22
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DRAFT: The Science of Sundo Somatics
The Science of Sundo Somatics 🧭 Central StructureYou seem to be mapping the evolutionary framework of Sundo Somatic Practice across four higher processes:Edge → Energize → Engage → EntrustEach corresponds to a transformation in body, breath, and awareness:Edge: awareness of boundaries, physical and mental.Energize: activation of Ki flow through alignment and breath rhythm.Engage: harmonization..
2025.11.18
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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“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
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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
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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
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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
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정서적인 교감을 이루어 내는 것에 대하여.
요즘들어 좀 사교적인 성격을 가졌으면 하는 바람이 있습니다. 인간 관계의 폭을 넓히면서 소수의 친구들과는 깊고 지속적인 관계를 유지했으면 좋겠는데요. 폭 자체를 넓히는 건 어렵지 않지만 친구들을 사귀고 깊은 인간관계를 만드는 것이 쉽지 않은 것 같습니다. 영어에서 오는 장벽보다는 정서적인 교감이 인간관계를 맺는 데 훨씬 더 중요한 것 같습니다. 개인적으론 이 부분이 힘들더군요. 어떻게 하면 정서적인 교감을 이루어 낼 수 있는지에 대한 학습이 필요한 거 같습니다. 정서적인 교감을 이루어내고 친구들과 깊고 지속적인 관계를 이룰려면 어떻게 해야 한다고 생각하십니까? 고견을 구합니다. 부끄럽습니다만, 제가 2009년도에 낸 책 제목이 "교감의 리더십" 이었고 영어제목으로는 "sharing sense" 였습니다...
2012.01.31
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What is the Definition of Kouksundo (Sundo)?
Although there are huge number of definitions and explanations about Kouksundo (sundo), I want to summarize a few related articles which has reliable sources. These sources will help capturing a few core concepts of Kouksundo. In short, Kouksundo (Sundo, Bark-Dol-Beop, Chung-Gak-Do) is a holistic self-development practice system which aims to develop the ultimate physical-strength, the ultimate ..
2011.06.06
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국선도 수련과 비만 관리
국선도 수련을 제대로 하게되면 뚱뚱한 사람은 대체로 살이 빠지고, 마른 사람은 대부분 적절하게 살이 올라 평균적인 체형으로 되는 경우가 많습니다. 이것을 두고 국선도 책자에서는 살이 찌는 것은 자신의 원기(元氣)를 초과하는 지기(地氣-즉 음식)를 섭취하게 되어 그렇다고 설명하고 있으며, 국선도 수련을 통해 조화를 이루게 되면 이러한 문제점들은 없어지게 된다고 설명해놓고 있습니다. 또한 제 기억을 더듬에 쓰는 것이라, 본래의 의미를 모두 전하지 못하는 것일 수도 있습니다만제 스승님이신 임경택 법사님께서 언급하신 것도 있는데, 기본적으로 어떠한 수련이건 동양의 심신수련을 하게되면 비만 문제는 일정부분 해결이 가능하지만, 대표적으로 요가와 기공, 그리고 국선도 수련의 호흡법의 차이에 따라, 추운지방 수련법인 ..
2009.03.16
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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
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국선도 수도자의 자세 - 신의(信儀), 성실(誠實), 진실(眞實)
수련인의 자세-임경택법사님의 강연 [펌] source: http://hanyoungzu.blog.me/50091429970 임경택 법사님 강연(숨쉬는 이야기 저자, 현 목포대 교수,광화문수련원장) 여기 계신 분들은 거의 다 수련을 하고 계시겠지만 참 꾸준히 한다는 게 만만치 않아요. 수련을 하면 좋으면서도 몸이 안 좋은데는 다 도져요. 육체적으로도 그렇고 심리적인 변화도 다 드러나거든요. 어린시절부터 깊숙이 맘에 맺혀 있던 것들이 기운이 충만해져가면서 밀려 나오는 것이죠. 심리학에서는 '자가치유'라고 하는데 수련을 하다보면 스스로 그런 현상이 나타나요. 그러니까 기운에 의해서 진기가 돌아가니까 팽창하고 풀어주고 뚫어주고 밀어내고 하는 힘이 있어서 그런 거죠. 수련 하면 할수록 육체적인 변화도 일어나고 좋..
2010.12.20
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행복해지는 것도 수련입니다...!!!
행복 헌장...! 1. 운동을 하라. 일주일에 3회 30분씩이면 충분하다. 2. 좋았던 일을 떠올려보라. 하루를 마무리할 때마다 당신이 감 사해야 할 일 다섯가지를 생각하라. 3. 대화를 나눠라. 매주 온전히 한시간은 배우자나 가장 친한 친구들과 대화를 나누라. 4. 식물을 가꾸라. 아주 작은 화분도 좋다. 죽이지만 말라. 5. TV시청시간을 반으로 줄이라. 6. 미소를 지으라. 적어도 하루에 한번은 낯선 사람에게 미소를 짓거나 인사를 하라. 7. 친구에게 전화하라. 오랫동안 소원했던 친구나 지인들에게 연 락해서 만날 약속을 하라. 8. 하루에 한번씩 유쾌하게 웃으라. 9. 매일 자신에게 작은 선물을 하라. 그리고 그 선물을 즐기는 시간을 가지라. 10. 매일 누군가에게 친절을 베풀라. 지난 2005년 ..
2009.03.16
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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
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The Four Stages of Inner Mastery: Kouksundo Meditation and Human Resource Development
The Four Stages of Inner Mastery: Kouksundo Meditation and Human Resource Development Rooted in the ancient Korean Taoist tradition of Kouksundo (also known as SunDo), the Four Stages of Inner Mastery—Edge, Empty, Engage, and Escort—present a dynamic framework for cultivating self-awareness, embodied leadership, and sustainable human resource development (HRD). These stages draw upon the integr..
2025.08.08
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Kouksundo Practice Video in English (by Jeonghwan Choi Sabum)
Kouksundo Practice Video in English This video is for Kouksundo (Korean Meditational Practice) stretching practice in English. The stretching practice is guided by voice of Jeonghwan Choi Sabum (a certified instructor of Kouksundo - Black belt) at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The Kouksundo Stretching video runs around 35 minutes. This is much longer than the normal practice (15 mi..
2012.03.29
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관심사가 너무 많아 집중을 못할 때?
“중노릇 하면서 가장 중요한 것은 나의 제1 관심사가 무엇인지를 알아야 해요. 달리 말하면 자신이 무엇을 하고 싶은 지 목적의식이 분명해야한다는 거죠. 그런데 대부분이 이를 등한시해요. 그렇게 되면 큰 폭류에 휩쓸려 흘러 내려가게 되죠. (중략) 내가 무엇을 하겠다는 게 분명히 서면 그때는 버려야 할 것들이 참 많아요. 내가 정말로 중노릇을 할 때 무엇을 해야 할지 사무치게 중심이 서야 됩니다. 사무치게 서게 되면 자신의 인생을 다 걸고 선방을 가든지 교학을 하든 지 다른 모든 것은 다 포기하고 그 하나에 전념해야 해요. 그러면 같은 관심사를 가진 사람들이 모이게 되고 서로 도움을 주고받을 수 있게 되죠.” - 초기불전 연구원 각묵 스님 인터뷰 중에서 - 오늘 문요한님의 뉴스레터를 받고 생각을 곰곰이 해..
2012.02.09
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열정을 잃어버린 느낌.
질문: 요즘들어 열정을 잃어버렸다는 느낌이 많이 듭니다. 이전만 해도 '나는 사진을 좋아한다, 나는 이런 공부를 하고 싶다'라는 느낌이 확연히 들었습니다. 그런데 요즘은 1) 너무 바쁘다보니 취미 생활을 하지 못 하고 2) 특정 학문과 그 이후의 커리어가 가지고 있는 장점과 단점을 모두 파악할 수 있다 보니 그러한 열정이 사라진 것 같습니다. 문제는 열정을 잃어버리다 보니 인간적인 삶을 살고 있는 것 같지 않다는 점입니다. 때로는 내가 가는 방향이 옮은 건지에 대한 의심도 많이 들게 되구요. 열정을 찾고 싶은데 쉽지가 않습니다. 저의 열정을 되살리기 위해 무엇이 필요하다 생각하십니까? 제가 너무 바쁘기에 그런 것일까요? 정보가 너무 많기에 "배가 사공으로 가는" 것일까요? 여유를 갖고 '될대로 되 봐라'..
2012.01.30
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Is this Ki Shin Beop correct?
Question: I find that Ki Shin Boeup in his presentation is little different. I can say that longer than form presented by instructor Nicolas Tacchi http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luRyxg7lC0U . Could you check and say is correct or not? Answer: Philippe's Ki-Shin-Beop is almost correct. Concerning to the Ki-Shin-Beop, please refer to following figures which represent five motions of Ki-Shin-Beop...
2011.04.30
