So Shim Sa Zen Center
| So Shim Sa Zen Center | |
|---|---|
| Basic information | |
| Location |
1112 North Ave Plainfield, New Jersey |
| Affiliation | Seon, Korean Zen |
| Country | United States |
| Website |
soshimsa |
| Founder | Il-Cho Bobsanim |
So Shim Sa Zen Center ( Hangul: 소심사 Hanja: 少心寺) is a Buddhist organization in New Jersey affiliated with the Taego Order of Korean Zen.[1]
History
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 deciple 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]
So Shim Sa Buddhist Fellowship
Fellowship Chapters
So Shim Sa 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
- ↑ Modern Buddhism Magazine 미주 현대불교 Jan. 2011 No.247 issue, pg. 52
- 1 2 2011년 만우장학회,Dongguk University Press
- 1 2 3 "Taego Order | Overseas Parish". Taegozen.net. Retrieved 2011-10-19.
- ↑ "Fellowship RUTGERS". Soshimsa.org. 2010-09-01. Retrieved 2011-10-19.
- ↑ List of Registered Chaplaincies http://getinvolved.rutgers.edu/documents/organizations/2010-2011Chaplains.pdf
- ↑ The Korea Times, New York edition 한국일보 Mon. Jan 31, 2011 issue pg. A 14
- ↑ Shim, So (2011-08-26). "NEWS: Brazil Charter for So Shim Sa Fellowship presented to Dinair Santana". Soshimsanews.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2011-10-19.