Pomnyun Sunim

Ven. Pomnyun Sunim is one of Korea’s best-known buddhist monks, a best-selling author, and social media influencer.  He is not only a guiding zen master, but also a social activist who leads various movements such as an ecological awareness campaign, promotion of human rights and world peace, and eradication of famine, disease, and illiteracy in Korea. He is also the recipient of various prizes, such as the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Peace and International Understanding, the Kripasaran Award, an Order of Civil Merit, the Moran Medal, and the 2020 Niwano Peace Prize. As of June 2024, he has a YouTube following of over 1M between his channel aimed at Korean speakers and his channel aimed at non-Korean speakers.