Soshimza Zen CenterSoshimsa Zen Center is a U.S. Buddhist organization in New Jersey, affiliated with the Taego Order of Korean Seon.WWW soshimsa.orgHistoryThe organization was founded in May 2009, and is currently a 5013 non profit charitable organization. Since 1975, when founder Ven. Il-Cho Dosanim 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 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 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 serves as the appointed Abbot.Soshimsa Buddhist FellowshipFellowship ChaptersSoshimsa Buddhist Fellowship opened its first chapter as a campus chaplaincy at Rutgers University in September 2010.. Ven. Myong-Ahn serves as the Chapter President.