Pomnyun

Pomnyun Sunim (Korean: 법륜스님, Hanja: 法輪; born 11 April 1953) is a Seon master, author, and activist.[1][2]

Pomnyun
Pomnyun Sunim
Korean name
Hangul
법륜스님
Hanja
法輪
Revised RomanizationBeomnyunSunim
McCune–ReischauerPomnyunSunim
Birth name
Hangul
최석호
Revised RomanizationChoe Seokho
McCune–ReischauerCh'oe Sŏkho

Pomnyun Sunim is the head master of Jungto Society Korea, an organization dedicated to a life of sharing and simple, sustainable living, informed by Buddhist teachings, environmental outreach, and supporting peace in Korea and around the world.[3] He addresses the role Buddhism has played in defining modern Asia's religious, cultural, social, political, and economic dynamics. His dedication to Buddhist ideals has not only earned him accolades for his work, but has shaped his outlook on the prospects for peace and reconciliation between North and South Korea.[3] Pomnyun Sunim has also established the Peace Foundation which aims to engage experts in analyzing how best to bring about peace between the two Koreas and between North Korea and the United States, as well as bringing together Buddhists and Christians in dialogue on the subject of world peace.[3][4] He also established Good Friends for Peace, Human Rights, and Refugee Issues, an organization that aims for peace in North Korea.[5] Through his work, thousands of people in North Korea have received aid during times of famine.[1][3]

When Good Friends began publishing its newsletter in 2004, it became an isource of information smuggled out of the isolated country.[4] Pomnyun Sunim has worked extensively to supply humanitarian aid to famine victims in North Korea and to defend the human rights of North Korean refugees in China.[3]

In September 2002, Pomnyun Sunim was a recipient of the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Peace and International Understanding.[3][6]

Books

In English
  • Prayer: Letting Go. Jungto Publishing. 2014. ISBN 978-89-85961-84-4.
  • True Wisdom: Ten Precious Guidelines from Bowang Sammaeron for a Happy Life. Jungto Publishing. 2013. ISBN 978-89-85961-80-6.
  • True Freedom: The one Thing that Happy People Have in Common. Jungto Publishing. 2011. ISBN 978-89-85961-68-4.
  • True Happiness: Here and Now. Jungto Publishing. 2010. ISBN 978-89-85961-64-6.
  • Awakening. Jungto Publishing. 2015. ISBN 978-89-85961-98-1.
  • A Monk's Reply to Everyday Problems. Jungto Publishing. 2018. ISBN 979-11-87297-16-1.

See also

Media
  1. Kim, Kristie (September 19, 2013). "Buddhist monk and activist Pomnyun shares advice, opinions on North Korea". The Chronicle. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
  2. "PAP PROJECTS". www.rmaf.org.ph. 2006. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
  3. "Buddhism in Asia: Peace and Reconciliation on the Korean Peninsula". The U.S.-Korea Institute at SAIS. September 16, 2009. Archived from the original on October 29, 2015. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
  4. Cho, Woohae (April 27, 2012). "A Monk's Earthly Mission: Easing North Koreans' Pain". The New York Times. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
  5. MURDOCH, EMILY (October 16, 2014). "HOW ONE BUDDHIST MONK DEVOTED HIS LIFE TO NORTH KOREANS". World Religion News. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
  6. "Pomnyun Sunim". The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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