The Way of Clear Mind, Clear Thinking and Clear Action
On December 17, 2014 in Seoul, South Korea Great Zen Master Chang Sik Kim was awarded the 2014 International PEN Korean Center’s Special Literature Award for his book: Great Nature: Poems for All of Nature.
Sa Bu Nim is Forever in Our Hearts and Minds
We honor Shim Gum Do Founding Master Great Zen Master Chang Sik Kim who passed away two years ago, on March 12, 2021. Sa Bu Nim will always be in our hearts and minds.
Sa Bu Nim gave us the great Dharma of Shim Gum Do – the Mind Sword Path. Sa Bu Nim taught us the way of clear mind, clear thinking and clear action. By training Shim Gum Do we keep Sa Bu Nim’s Dharma alive. If we are clear; our clarity brings truth and brightness to our families, our cities, our countries and to all humanity. This was Sa Bu Nim’s great gift to our planet.
A message from Shim Gum Do Italia – Maestro Mario Amelio:
Honoring is not enough
Remembering is not enough
Loving is not enough
Being there is important!
Dharma Talk Friday March 3rd – 5:45 – 7:30 PM
A Great Zen Master asks: Do you know your own mind? Can you see your own mind?
Come join us on Friday March 3rd for our free meditation and reading of a Dharma Talk given by Shim Gum Do Founding Master Great Zen Master Chang Sik Kim.
There will be a short demonstration of the Zen martial art Shim Gum Do after the Dharma Talk.
All are welcome!
Dharma Talk Friday February 3rd – 5:45 – 7:30 PM
A Great Zen Master asks: Do you know your own mind? Can you see your own mind?
Come join us on Friday February 3rd for our free meditation and reading of a Dharma Talk given by Shim Gum Do Founding Master Great Zen Master Chang Sik Kim.
There will be a short demonstration of the Zen martial art Shim Gum Do after the Dharma Talk.
All are welcome!
Happy Korean New Year of the Water Rabbit!
Today, January 23, 2023 is the Korean New Year; it is the year of the Water Rabbit. In Korea, the Water Rabbit serves as a symbol of prosperity, longevity and wisdom.
A new year is a new beginning. We pray this year for good luck, good health and great love and great compassion. Use Shim Gum Do – the Mind Sword Path to
keep clear mind, clear thinking and clear action.
Happy 79th Birthday Sa Bu Nim!
You gave us the Great Dharma of Shim Gum Do, Mind Sword Path, the way of clear mind, clear thinking and clear action.
We always remember you with great love and great compassion. We especially honor you today, January 8th, 2023, on your 79th Birthday.
Shim Gum Do is eternal because it lives in all of us and we continue to pass on Shim Gum Do and your teaching now and into the future. We are eternally grateful to you, Shim Gum Do Founding Master Great Zen Master Chang Sik Kim.
Dharma Talk Friday January 6th – 5:45 – 7:30 PM
It is a New Year; it is a good time to take time to reflect.
A Great Zen Master asks: Do you know your own mind? Can you see your own mind?
Come join us on Friday January 6th for our free meditation and reading of a Dharma Talk given by Shim Gum Do Founding Master Great Zen Master Chang Sik Kim.
There will be a short demonstration of the Zen martial art Shim Gum Do after the Dharma Talk.
All are welcome!
Happy New Year 2023!
Today is January 1st, 2023.
What is your direction? What is it that you want?
Today, take the time to clear your mind and focus on your goals.
Today it is the beginning of a new year.
Use Shim Gum Do training to make a clear mind, clear thinking and clear action;
Moment by moment, go straight toward what it is you want.
I wish everyone a Happy, Healthy, Joyful and Successful New Year, 2023!
Sincerely,
Chong Kwan Jang Nim
Dharma Talk Friday December 2nd – 5:45 – 7:30 PM
A Great Zen Master asks: Do you know your own mind? Can you see your own mind?
Come join us on Friday December 2nd for our free meditation and reading of a Dharma Talk given by Shim Gum Do Founding Master Great Zen Master Chang Sik Kim.
There will be a short demonstration of the Zen martial art Shim Gum Do after the Dharma Talk.
All are welcome!
Our Shim Gwang Sa Temple Needs Help
The bell tower of our temple needs to be restored. American Buddhist Shim Gum Do Association has applied for a historical preservation grant from Boston’s Community Preservation Act (CPA) for 2023. Critical emergency work is needed to stabilize the bell tower prior to the onset of winter
Tuesday November 29th is giving Tuesday. If you are able to help us with a donation of any amount it would be greatly appreciated. All donations are tax deductible.
Thank you from Chong Kwan Jang Nim
Dharma Talk Friday November 4th – 5:45 – 7:30 PM
A Great Zen Master asks: Do you know your own mind? Can you see your own mind?
Come join us on Friday November 4th for our free meditation and reading of a Dharma Talk given by Shim Gum Do Founding Master Great Zen Master Chang Sik Kim.
There will be a short demonstration of the Zen martial art Shim Gum Do after the Dharma Talk.
All are welcome!
Dharma Talk Friday October 7th – 5:45 – 7:30 PM
A Great Zen Master asks: Do you know your own mind? Can you see your own mind?
Come join us on Friday October 5th for our free meditation and reading of a Dharma Talk given by Shim Gum Do Founding Master Great Zen Master Chang Sik Kim.
There will be a short demonstration of the Zen martial art Shim Gum Do after the Dharma Talk.
All are welcome!
Dharma Talk Friday August 5th – 5:45 – 7:30 PM
A Great Zen Master asks: Do you know your own mind? Can you see your own mind?
Come join us on Friday August 5th for our free meditation and reading of a Dharma Talk given by Shim Gum Do Founding Master Great Zen Master Chang Sik Kim.
There will be a short demonstration of the Zen martial art Shim Gum Do after the Dharma Talk.
All are welcome!
There will be no Meditation and Dharma Talk on Friday July 1st
The July 1st First Friday Dharma Talk and Shim Gum Do classes on Saturday and Monday have been cancelled due to the July 4th Holiday weekend.
Regular Shim Gum Do classes will resume on Tuesday July 5th.
The next Dharma Talk is scheduled for Friday August 5th @ 5:45 PM.
Happy Independence Day!
Happy 48th Anniversary to Sa Bu Nim!
Sa Bu Nim arrived in the United States of America on June 25, 1974. Today was always one of the most important dates for Sa Bu Nim to celebrate. He was proud of his Korean heritage and equally proud of becoming a United States Citizen.
Today, we remember and honor Sa Bu Nim. We will always be grateful to Sa Bu Nim for bringing his gift of the Universal Light and Wisdom of Shim Gum Do to us.
We love you Sa Bu Nim!
Dharma Talk Friday June 3rd – 5:45 – 7:30 PM
A Great Zen Master asks: Do you know your own mind? Can you see your own mind?
Spring is a time for new beginnings. Come join us on Friday June 3rd for our free meditation and reading of a Dharma Talk given by Shim Gum Do Founding Master Great Zen Master Chang Sik Kim.
There will be a short demonstration of the Zen martial art Shim Gum Do after the Dharma Talk.
All are welcome!