sUNDO BOOKS

After decades of exploring the various stages of SunDo meditation, author Taoist Master Hyunmoon Kim has unveiled his transformative new book series, Journey Toward Enlightenment, a two-part introduction to the art of SunDo practice. Drawing from his background in Eastern philosophy and modern psychology, Master Kim blends poetic insight with practical guidance, offering readers a deeply personal yet universally accessible path to mental clarity and emotional resilience through SunDo. With much warmth and wisdom, the Journey Toward Enlightenment series is already resonating with both seasoned practitioners and curious newcomers alike. ​Read detailed book review...
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Book 1 ~ SunDo Theory & General Studies​
  • History of SunDo in ancient and modern times
  • SunDo practice system and how to advance
  • SunDo principles and theory
  • A SunDo journey (short author autobiography)
  • Story of Blue Mountain (account of SunDo hermit techers)
  • Envisioning SunDo's future in the modern world
  • Introduction to Taoism and its links to SunDo practice
Book 2 ~ Guidebook for SunDo Practice​
  • Warm-up exercises and benefits
  • SunDo chant and rhythmic breathing
  • 3 stages of SunDo meditation
  • Cool-down exercises and benefits
  • Internal organ exercises
  • Finishing exercises and benefits
  • SunDo and health-related research
  • SunDo precepts and guiding concepts
The Tao of Life explores the lived experiences of SunDo practitioners through the lens of two psychological frameworks: Ken Wilber's Four Quadrants of Integral Consciousness and Hyunmoon Kim's Five Archetypes of Persoanl Growth. The study examines how the practice of SunDo—an ancient Korean discipline combining breath control, meditation, and movement—supports the basic psychological needs of human beings. Together, these models provide a nuanced understanding of the psychological benefits of SunDo, highlighting its potential as a pathway to both well-being and self-transcendence.
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The Tao of Life: An Investigation of SunDo's Personal Growth Model
  • Types of Taoism
  • SunDo Mountain Taoism
  • Internal alchemy
  • Eastern spirituality in the West
  • Wilber's Four Quadrant Model
  • Kim's Five Archetypes
  • Research interviews & psychological interpretations
  • SunDo integral development vs. theoretical models
  • Implications for gender, ethnicity and length of practice
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