Soshimsa Zen Center ( Hangul: 소심사 Hanja: 少心寺) is a U.S. Buddhist organization in New Jersey, affiliated with the Taego Order of Korean Seon.[1]
| Soshimsa Zen Center | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Seon, Korean Zen |
| Location | |
| Location | 398 Lincoln Blvd. Suite B-1 Middlesex, New Jersey |
| Country | United States |
| Geographic coordinates | 40°34′2″N 74°30′1.5″W / 40.56722°N 74.500417°W |
| Architecture | |
| Founder | Il-Cho Dosamin |
| Completed | CE 2009 |
| Website | |
| soshimsa | |
History edit
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 Dosanim (일초 도사님) 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 edit
Fellowship Chapters edit
Soshimsa Buddhist Fellowship opened its first chapter as a campus chaplaincy [4] at Rutgers University in September 2010. (Currently on pause). Ven. Myong-Ahn serves as the Chapter President.
References edit
- ^ Modern Buddhism Magazine 미주 현대불교 Jan. 2011 No.247 issue, pg. 52
- ^ a b 2011년 만우장학회,Dongguk University Press
- ^ a b c "Taego Order | Overseas Parish". Taegozen.net. Archived from the original on 2013-02-22. Retrieved 2011-10-19.
- ^ List of Registered Chaplaincies "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-04-06. Retrieved 2011-10-19.
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