Amituofo. Welcome to the Temple.

The USA Shaolin Temple teaches Ch'an Philosophy through the core Shaolin disciplines of martial arts or action meditation: Kung Fu ( Gong fu ), Tai Chi ( Tai Ji ), Chi Kung ( Qi Gong ).  Students of all backgrounds, religions, ages, and atheletic ability can train at Temple. Students come to the USA Shaolin Temple from all around the world to learn and grow from traditional Shaolin training. "Heart to Heart" and "Mind to Mind" is the essence of Shaolin Ch'an Philosophy -- and this system of training spans the differences between language and culture as a direct form of growth and understanding. Students find many paths to get to the Temple, while some students seek to build better health and create a feeling of well-being, others may train for self-defense or flexibility, but there is a singular concept behind Shaolin training: martial arts and Chan Philosophy are one and the same.

Shifu Shi Yan Ming, a 34th Generation Shaolin Temple Fighting Monk, has come to the United States, specifically New York City, as a way to give Shaolin Philosophy to the world.  Shifu's message, as he frequently states, is quite simple: "Life is beautiful" and "Be honest with yourself and train harder."

Shifu's dream of expanding the USA Shaolin Temple to allow for more students, as well as international students, is currently taking shape. The USA Shaolin Temple has launched a capital campaign to raise the funds needed to build a new Temple in upstate New York while maintaining a presence in Manhattan.

Shaolin Retreat 2008

LIVE THE LIFE OF A WARRIOR MONK. For 2 nights and 2 days you will Eat, Sleep, and Breathe Shaolin training. 34th Generation Warrior Monk Shifu Shi Yan Ming will train you in the over 1500 years of traditional Shaolin Martial Arts or Ch’an Buddhism in this intensive seminar. Your days will be spent absorbing the Chi Kung, Tai Chi, Kung Fu, and Ch’an Buddhism that made Shaolin Temple the stuff of legend. Held at the Monastery of St. Josaphat, a former north shore estate nestled on 100 acres of ancient forrested land with views of the Long Island Sound, you will live the life of a Shaolin Monk for this very special weekend. Space is extremely limited. Cost is $325 and includes lodging and all meals. A non refundable deposit of $100 is due on or before May 16th. Balance is due at check-in. For more information and to reserve your place please contact the USA Shaolin Temple at 212.358.7876 or contact the Retreat Info line at 631.495.0344, or email hengyi@usashaolintemple.org. The retreat is open to both men and women of all skill levels.

Click here for the 2008 Retreat Registration Form: PDF format download

Click here for transportation details

Click here for Retreat Itinerary and what to bring

Event at Temple: All are welcome!

The cost is $8 at the door. All the proceeds will be donated to the New Temple New Life Capital Campaign. To find out what movie we will play, please call the temple at 212.358.7876.

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New Temple. New Life

The new Temple will allow our community to grow by offering more classes, providing room and board, hosting summits and other special events, running corporate retreats and other team building programs, and expanding our outreach to give more young people from economically disadvantaged backgrounds an opportunity to train.

During this historic time, we need the support of everyone who recognizes the Temple's power to promote peace and harmony throughout the world by encouraging people to use their individual and collective chi (energy) productively in all aspects of their lives. We thank you for contributing what you can.

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