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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. Venerable Pomnyun 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.{{Cite news |last=Cho |first=Woohae |date=April 27, 2012 |title=A Monk’s Earthly Mission: Easing North Koreans’ Pain |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/28/world/asia/venerable-pomnyuns-earthly-mission-is-to-aid-north-korea.html?_r=4& |access-date=August 5, 2015}} He also established Good Friends for Peace, Human Rights, and Refugee Issues, an organization that aims for peace in [[North Korea]].{{Cite news |last=MURDOCH |first=EMILY |date=October 16, 2014 |title=HOW ONE BUDDHIST MONK DEVOTED HIS LIFE TO NORTH KOREANS |work=World Religion News |url=http://www.worldreligionnews.com/issues/one-buddhist-monk-devoted-life-north-koreans |access-date=August 5, 2015}} Through his work, thousands of people in North Korea have received aid during times of famine. |
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. Venerable Pomnyun 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.{{Cite news |last=Cho |first=Woohae |date=April 27, 2012 |title=A Monk’s Earthly Mission: Easing North Koreans’ Pain |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/28/world/asia/venerable-pomnyuns-earthly-mission-is-to-aid-north-korea.html?_r=4& |access-date=August 5, 2015}} He also established Good Friends for Peace, Human Rights, and Refugee Issues, an organization that aims for peace in [[North Korea]].{{Cite news |last=MURDOCH |first=EMILY |date=October 16, 2014 |title=HOW ONE BUDDHIST MONK DEVOTED HIS LIFE TO NORTH KOREANS |work=World Religion News |url=http://www.worldreligionnews.com/issues/one-buddhist-monk-devoted-life-north-koreans |access-date=August 5, 2015}} Through his work, thousands of people in North Korea have received aid during times of famine. |
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Venerable Pomnyun 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]]. |
Venerable Pomnyun 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]]. |
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Korean Buddhist monk, author, and teacher
Venerable Pomnyun (Korean: 법륜스님, Hanja: 法輪; born 11 April 1953) is a Seon master, author, and activist.[1][2]
Venerable Pomnyun is the founder of Jungto Society, an organization dedicated to applying the Buddha’s teachings on daily mindful practice, environmentalism, and world peace.[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] Venerable Pomnyun 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 a source of information…
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