So Shim Sa Zen Center

Soshimsa Zen Center ( Hangul: 소심사 Hanja: 少心寺) is a Buddhist organization in New Jersey affiliated with the Taego Order of Korean Zen.[1]

Soshimsa Zen Center
Religion
AffiliationSeon, Korean Zen
Location
Location1112 North Ave
Plainfield, New Jersey
CountryUnited States
Architecture
FounderIl-Cho Bobsanim
Website
soshimsa.org

History
Buddha Hall

The organization was founded in May 2009, and is currently a 501(c)3 non profit charitable organization.[2] Since 1975, when founder Ven. Il-Cho Bobsanim (일초 법사님) came to United States, his mission has been to develop a temple in order to foster the teachings of Buddhism. Today, three of Ven. Il-Cho’s disciples are the pillars that support So Shim Sa. Ven. Duhk-Song Sunim (덕성 스님)[3] has studied under Ven. Il-Cho for over three decades and serves as the director of the center's outreach program, 1000 Hands. Elected as Director of Wellness Programs, and with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Ven. Mooh-Sang Sunim (무상 스님)[3] coordinates education and wellness programs offered at So Shim Sa. A disciple of Ven. Il-Cho since 1997 and ordained as a Buddhist monk in 2003, Ven. Myong-Ahn Sunim (명안 스님)[3] serves as the appointed Abbot.[2]

Soshimsa Buddhist Fellowship

Fellowship Chapters

Soshimsaa Buddhist Fellowship opened its first University Chapter on campus of Rutgers University.[4] Rutgers University recognized the fellowship as a campus chaplaincy.[5] Ven. Myong-Ahn serves as the Chapter President. All three of So Shim Sa's monks also sit on the Rutgers University's Religious Life Council.[6] So Shim Sa Buddhist Fellowship issued its first International Charter for the Brazil Chapter in 2011.[7]

References
  1. Modern Buddhism Magazine 미주 현대불교 Jan. 2011 No.247 issue, pg. 52
  2. 2011년 만우장학회,Dongguk University Press
  3. "Taego Order | Overseas Parish". Taegozen.net. Archived from the original on 2013-02-22. Retrieved 2011-10-19.
  4. "Fellowship RUTGERS". Soshimsa.org. 2010-09-01. Archived from the original on 2012-04-25. Retrieved 2011-10-19.
  5. List of Registered Chaplaincies "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-04-06. Retrieved 2011-10-19.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  6. The Korea Times, New York edition 한국일보 Mon. Jan 31, 2011 issue pg. A 14
  7. Shim, So (2011-08-26). "NEWS: Brazil Charter for So Shim Sa Fellowship presented to Dinair Santana". Soshimsanews.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2011-10-19.
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