<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Soshimsa Zen Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[Soshimsa]]></description><link>https://www.soshimsa.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 23:17:05 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.soshimsa.org/pl/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[5 Roots: 5. The silent wisdom within us is already complete.]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the latest episode of "World Through Zen Eyes," we explored the profound concept of wisdom in Zen Buddhism, specifically focusing on...]]></description><link>https://www.soshimsa.org/post/5-roots-5-the-silent-wisdom-within-us-is-already-complete</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b1a747f7be6f01f4a138b8</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 13:13:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_f118448aa3a64ac19f283e3e10405178~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>myongahnsunim</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Roots - Meditation and Stillness as Your Birthright]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Five Roots: Transforming Meditation into Power In our journey through life, we often seek external solutions to internal challenges, overlooking the powerful resources already residing within us. The latest episode of World Truths and Eyes podcast delves into this concept through the exploration of "Chong Kun," the fourth of the five roots in Zen philosophy, focusing specifically on meditation and stillness. Myongahn Sunim explains that these roots—innate qualities that exist within every...]]></description><link>https://www.soshimsa.org/post/5-roots-meditation-and-stillness-as-your-birthright</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68a8936ac0b7bf283493b67b</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 15:58:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc001baa4397444f809fa5f147c28a9e.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>myongahnsunim</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Roots: The Fire of Perseverance]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the latest episode of "The World Through Zen Eyes," hosts Myongahn Sunim and Dr. Ruben Lambert delve into the concept of perseverance (jongjin) as part of their ongoing mini-series about the five roots and their transformation into powers. This exploration offers profound insights into how our innate qualities can be consciously harnessed for personal growth and spiritual development. 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Turning Belief Into Power]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ancient Buddhist concept of Ogun, meaning "five roots," reveals profound truths about human nature and consciousness that modern...]]></description><link>https://www.soshimsa.org/post/5-roots-1-turning-belief-into-power</link><guid isPermaLink="false">688cf578a094c9b260a47156</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 17:13:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/73df224d57913d4d99b9ace4588855f8.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_669,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>myongahnsunim</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding Happiness Through Understanding Suffering: A Zen Perspective]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Through Zen Eyes podcast recently explored a fascinating question: If Buddhism emphasizes suffering so much, where's the joy? This question stems from a common misunderstanding that Buddhism is pessimistic, when in reality, it offers profound insights into finding genuine happiness. Dr. Ruben Lambert and Myongahn Sunim discussed how the emphasis on suffering in Buddhism isn't meant to be depressing but rather practical and ultimately liberating. As they eloquently put it, "What is...]]></description><link>https://www.soshimsa.org/post/finding-happiness-through-understanding-suffering-a-zen-perspective</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6883a4775df1e5e1b172c4ba</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 15:36:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_e86c5eed04544119901524173ac2532c~mv2_d_4246_2450_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>myongahnsunim</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buddhism's Bad Rap: Debunking the "Suffering Only" Myth]]></title><description><![CDATA[The common misconception that "Buddhism only talks about suffering" reveals a fundamental misunderstanding that prevents many from...]]></description><link>https://www.soshimsa.org/post/buddhism-s-bad-rap-debunking-the-suffering-only-myth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">687a76c03b808c020d50bd9c</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 16:35:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_6a75a616d49b4b4888126930d670d801~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>myongahnsunim</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Raft Gets You There, But Don't Carry It On Your Back]]></title><description><![CDATA[Language, Zen, and the Limitations of Words: A Deeper Understanding In the latest episode of "The World Through Zen Eyes," hosts Myongahn Sunim and Dr. Ruben Lambert tackle one of Buddhism's most challenging paradoxes: the relationship between language and Zen practice. 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In the latest episode of "The World Through Zen Eyes," hosts Venerable Myongahn Sunim and Dr. Ruben Lambert delve into the profound paradox of psychological freedom and what it truly means to be liberated from mental constraints. 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But not from your high horse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forgiveness is a concept that transcends religious and spiritual boundaries, yet it remains one of the most challenging practices to...]]></description><link>https://www.soshimsa.org/post/forgive-but-not-from-your-high-horse</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68306173d5c095281b2a4c9a</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 11:53:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_c501625d24bd437fa17651d4845fdb91~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>myongahnsunim</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>