The 37th Niwano Peace Prize shall be given to Zen Master, the Venerable Pomnyun of a South Korean Buddhist organization, Jungto Society in recognition of his extraordinary humanitarian work, environmental and social activism, and his inspiring effort to build relationships of trust and good will between those of different faiths and cultures as a central component of his work for peace. Venerable Pomnyun’s work serves as a poignant illustration of the Buddhist ideals that inspire it.

The 37th Niwano Peace Prize presentation ceremony was held online on October 26, 2020 due to the pandemic of COVID-19. Since then, Niwano Peace Foundation has kept the medal. On the occasion of Venerable Pomnyun’s visitation to Rissho Kosei-kai on June 27, 2024, Rev. Niwano, Honorary President of the Foundation presented the medal to Venerable Pomnyun.

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