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.

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

[7] After finishing high school, he became involved in peasant movements and Buddhist educational programs during the dictatorship of President Park Chung Hee.

[7]In 1988, at the age of 35, Venerable Pomnyun was convinced that "the time has come for social activism and Buddhism to become one" so he established Jungto Society.