About Pomnyun Sunim

Ven. Pomnyun Sunim is a Korean Buddhist monk and a Seon master renowned as an author, a Dharma teacher, and for his humanitarian work. He is also a social activist, leading various movements, such as ecological awareness campaigns and the promotion of human rights, as well as working toward world peace and the eradication of famine, disease, and illiteracy. In recognition of his efforts and achievements, Pomnyun Sunim was a recipient of the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Peace and International Understanding in September 2002.
Life Lessons and Meditation

Pomnyun Sunim on overcoming subconscious attachments

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Jul
2024
Life Lessons and Meditation

Pomnyun Sunim’s urgent call for climate-conscious values

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Jul
2024
Life Lessons and Meditation

Three keys to overcoming suffering with Pomnyun Sunim

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Jul
2024
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Zen Buddhist monks – The unchanging essential nature

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According to tradition, Chan was introduced around 500 CE by Bodhidharma, an Indian monk teaching dhyāna. is deeply rooted in the teachings and doctrines of Mahāyāna Buddhism. Mahayana Buddhism teaches śūnyatā, "emptiness", which is also emphasized by Zen. But another important doctrine is the buddha-nature, the idea that all human beings have the possibility to awaken. All living creatures are supposed to have the Buddha-nature, but don't realize this as long as they are not .
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