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Return to Shaolin 2010

Join Shifu Shi Yan Ming and the USA Shaolin Temple for an unforgettable 3 weeks in China.

Mexico 2010: Two Events in Two Cities

The Shaolin Temple Mexico, branch of the USA Shaolin Temple, is hosting two events of Chan Philosophy: Gongfu (Kung Fu), Taiji (Tai Chi), Qigong (Chi Kung) in Guadalajara on July 16 - 18 and in Mexico City on July 22 - July 25, 2010.

The USA Shaolin Temple Gong Rings at the High Line

Stephen Vitiello, a musician and sound artist, visited the USA Shaolin Temple to record the sounds of the different bells and gongs for his sound installation at the High Line, "A Bell for Every Minute". Head over to the High Line and listen for the USA Shaolin Temple's gong.

Shifu Shi Yan Ming Leads a Seminar in Barbados

On Thursday, June 3rd, Shifu Shi Yan Ming and one of his students from the USA Shaolin Temple traveled to Bridgetown, Barbados to conduct a seminar and spread Shifu's message of peace, love, and self-understanding.

Mexico Branch Visits Home at the USA Shaolin Temple

On May 22, Shi Heng Yi of the Templo Shaolin Mexico brought 18 of his students to visit their home in New York, the USA Shaolin Temple.

Shifu Shi Yan Ming Leads Seminar at Full Circle Martial Arts Academy

This last Saturday, April 10th, Shifu Shi Yan Ming and several of his disciples and students from the USA Shaolin Temple visited the Full Circle Martial Arts Academy in Glenn Dale, Maryland to lead a seminar in Shaolin Chan Philosophy or Martial Arts

Shifu's Birthday Celebration 2010

Shifu's birthday celebration was what Heng Ru (Bokeem Woodbine) described as, "consistently the best party I will attend all year."

New RZA Movie Starring Shifu Shi Yan Ming

Wu-Tang vs The Golden Phoenix is an upcoming production by The RZA featuring Shifu Shi Yan Ming and an all-star cast.

Columbus Day Shaolin Retreat: St. Josaphat's Monastery October 9 - 11 2009

On Columbus Day weekend live the life of a Shaolin Warrior Monk. Train in the over 1500 years of traditional Shaolin Temple martial arts or Chan Buddhism. Eat, breathe, and sleep Shaolin at the historic St. Josaphat's Monastery located on over 100 acres of ancient Long Island forest.

9th Annual Disciple Ceremony

The USA Shaolin Temple recently celebrated the addition of 8 new members to the Shaolin Family in the 9th Annual Disciple Ceremony.

2009 Annual Retreat in Mexico Temple

Shaolin Temple Mexico hosted the 3rd annual retreat at the Monastery of the Benedictine located in Cuernavaca.

Celebration of the life of Eric Williams, Shi Heng Mi

On June 6th 2009, students and disciples came together to celebrate the life of Eric Steven Williams ( Shi Heng Mi ).

Mexico City Retreat July 2009

Train Like the Legendary Shaolin Warrior Monks! Shifu Shi Yan Ming will be conducting a three day intensive retreat in Upstate Mexico City, Friday July 31st - Sunday August 2nd, 2009.

Warrior Monk Retreat In Jamaica

The USA Shaolin Temple hosted the first ever Warrior Monk retreat outside of the US at the Negril Escape Resort and Spa in Negril, Jamaica from April 5th through the 11th.

ACTION MEDITATION WEEKEND IN NETHERLANDS

Shifu Shi Yan Ming will be leading a 2 day seminar in the Netherlands of Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and Chi Kung, and Chan Buddhism philosophy.

New Temple Fundraiser Event in March

On Saturday, March 7th, 2009, the USA Shaolin Temple will be hosting a fundraiser for the New Temple Campaign.

National Geographic films Documentary about Shi Yan Ming

National Geographic recently released a documentary, titled "Kung Fu Monk" about Shifu Shi Yan Ming. It gives a detailed, in depth look at Shifu's life as well as the classes and students of the USA Shaolin Temple. The video is available on youtube in five parts.

New Wu-Tang Album: Soundtracks from the Shaolin Temple

Features a 90 page photobook with rare photos of the RZA on his first pilgrimage to the Shaolin Temple with 34th Generation Shaolin Monk, Shifu Shi Yan Ming.

Return to Shaolin 2008

The USA Shaolin Temple contingent departed New York on September 13, 2008 on Air China flight 981 to Beijing. 21 disciples and students accompanied Shifu on this pilgrimage to China.

Memorial Day Weekend Retreat

The USA Shaolin Temple's second bi-annual Warrior Monk Retreat unfolded once again at St. Josaphat's Monastery in Glen Cove Long Island with a full house of excited participants and amazing weather. Retreatants began arriving at the Monastery from countries such as Vienna, London, the Netherlands, and also from states as far away as Washington State.

Shaolin Retreat: May 23rd - 25th, 2008

Thank you for your interest in the Shaolin Warrior Monk Retreat. Please visit the news section of our website (www.usashaolintemple.org) or the photo galleries section of our Myspace profile (www.myspace.com/usashaolintemple) to see photos from our last retreat and get a sense of the grounds where we will be training and living.

Shaolin Retreat - May 23rd-25th

Information for our upcoming retreat.

Shaolin Kung Fu of China

A book that documents the old Shaolin Temple in China, where Shi Yan Ming grew up.

Temple Relocates to 446 Broadway

The USA Shaolin Temple would like to announce the successful move to a new location: 446 Broadway 2nd floor.

New Temple Location New York

The USA Shaolin Temple Relocates to 446 Broadway 2nd Floor. The new Temple location is just blocks away from our last home, which closed its doors on November 30th, 2006.

Shifu Shi Yan Ming Teaches a Seminar in Austria

Shifu Shi Yan Ming visited the Shaolin Temple Austria, a branch of the USA Shaolin Temple, to teach a seminar in Shaolin Kung Fu or Chan Philosophy.

Shifu Shi Yan Ming Teaches A Seminar in Austria

Shifu Shi Yan Ming visited the Shaolin Temple Austria, a branch of the USA Shaolin Temple, to teach a seminar in Shaolin Kung Fu or Chan Philosophy.

Seminar in Mexico October 2006

Seminar in Mexico October 2006: Seminar in Chen Style Tai Chi and Chi Gung

Sixth Annual Disciple Ceremony

On September 10th 2006 was the 6th annual disciple ceremony at the USA Shaolin Temple.

Red Doors Film

Book Signing Long Island

Book Signing August 11th at Barnes & Noble in Long Island

Barnes and Nobles Book Signing Santa Monica CA

The Barnes and Nobles bookstore in Santa Monica hosted a book signing and lecture on August 9th 2006.

Shi Yan Ming Los Angeles Tour August 2006

From August 4th through August 10th 2006, Shifu Shi Yan Ming toured Los Angeles.

Seminar at Bala Yoga. Los Angeles. August 6th 2006

Shifu Shi Yan Ming gave a seminar at a prominent yoga studio Bala Yoga in Los Angeles.

Imix Bookstore - Book Signing and Dicussion

Shifu Shi Yan Ming presented his book Shaolin Workout at the Imix bookstore in Los Angeles on August 6th 2006.

Seminar at Academia Semillas Del Pueblo

The academy takes a less traditional approach to education by introducing subjects such as Tai Chi and Mandrin to elementary school students. Shifu Shi Yan Ming was invited by the Academy to teach a seminar at the school's open house celebration.

Divine Forces Radio Show. August 4th 2006

On August 4th 2006, Shifu Shi Yan Ming was featured on a live radio show in Los Angeles radio station program called "Divine Forces".

Seminar for Red Bull Beat Riders

On day 4 of the Red Bull Beat Riders week long dance intensive, Shifu Shi Yan Ming gave a three hour long seminar on Action Meditation or Chan Philosophy.

WB 11 News Channel Feature

The feature was shown on July 4th 2006 on the WB network NYC.

Seminar in Mexico City - June 6 - 12th 2006

Shifu Shi Yan Ming traveled to Mexico City to teach a seminar on Shaolin Chan Philosophy or martial arts on June 6th through June 12th 2006. This seminar was one of many seminars hosted by the USA Shaolin Temple and, it's branch, Shaolin Temple Mexico.

New Temple. New Life. Celebration

Celebration to help raise funds to build the permanent location for the Shaolin Temple.

The Shaolin Workout Booksigning at Barnes and Noble

Shifu Shi Yan Ming will be exhibiting his book THE SHAOLIN WORKOUT: 28 Days to Transforming Your Body and Soul the Warriors Way by Rodale Books, at Barnes and Noble Astor Place on May 24th at 7pm.

Demo Team Performs at Tribeca Film Festival, May 2006

The USA Shaolin Temple Demo Team performs at the 2006 Tribeca Film Festival in May 2006.

Seminar April 25th 2006, Global Citizens High School Outward Bound

On Tuesday April 25th 2006, New York City Outward Bound brought a group of 19 eighth graders from Hawkens School in Clevland Ohio came to take a seminar at the USA Shaolin Temple to learn about Shaolin Chan Philosophy or Action Meditation.

Seminar April 26th 2006, NYC Outward Bound

On April 26th 2006 the USA Shaolin Temple hosted another seminar in conjunction with the New York City Outward Bound program. This seminar enabled 19 eighth graders who were visiting NYC from Ohio to experience authentic Shaolin Martial Arts or Chan Philosophy. Many on these eighth graders have never experienced martial arts before or heard about the Shaolin Temple.

The Warriors's Workout

"The Warriors's Workout", a book by Shi Yan Ming, 28 Days To Transforming Your Body and Soul The Shaolin Kung Fu Way

Shifu Shi Yan Ming tours Chile from January 26th to Febrary 4th 2006

Shifu Shi Yan Ming visited 5 cities on his trip to Chile: Santiago, Vina del Mar, Valparaiso, Talca, and Temuco. The purpose of the tour was to promote authentic Shaolin martial arts or Chan Buddhism through seminars that were open to the public.

The Temple Is Everywhere

For the people who have traveled here and then returned to their respective country or state, Please remember that the Temple is always open to your return and that it will always be present in your heart no matter where you are

The Shaolin Workout : 28 Days to Transforming Your Body and Soul the Warrior's Way

The most handsome Shifu in the world has just published a book on basic Shaolin training fundamentals. This book is the first of its kind.

Shaolin in Trinidad Train-Harder-dad

December 1st-6th 2005. 35th Generation U.S.A. Shaolin Temple Disciple Shi Heng Guo in cooperation with the Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs of Trinidad and Tobago, extended an invitation to Shaolin Monk Shi Yan Ming, founding Abbot of the USA Shaolin Temple, to visit Trinidad and Tobago in order to establish Heng Guo's kung fu school as a new branch of the U.S.A. Shaolin Temple.

2005 Discipleship

Three Day Seminar in Cuernavaca, Mexico

Shifu Shi Yan Ming will visit his disciple Heng Yi in Cuernavaca for a three day seminar Oct 21-23.

Shi Yan Ming at US Naval Academy at Annapolis

USA Shaolin Temple Abbot Shi Yan Ming makes history: US Naval Academy at Annapolis, Professor Shannon French's course, "The Code of the Warrior" features a survey of warrior cultures throughout the world.

Baby Leopard Fist Seminar

Baby Leopard Fist Seminar raises green chi in support for the Capital Campaign!

Tony Jaa visits the USA Shaolin Temple

Tony Jaa visits the USA Shaolin Temple during his US premiere of Ong Bak. A new action star is born!

Demo Team performs at Ong Bak premiere

USA Shaolin Temple performs at premiere of Ong Bak along with Tony Jaa in New York City.

One Step Beyond - Discovery Channel

One Step Beyond is a Discovery Channel 2005 documentary on "super humans," which features Shaolin master, Shi Yan Ming.

Demo Team Performs at Wu Tang Clan Reunion Concert

The USA Shaolin Temple Demo Team performed at the Wu-Tang Clan's "Disciples of the 36 Chambers" Reunion Concert.

Harvard Dharma Talk

Shifu Shi Yan Ming made history when he became the first Shaolin Monk to speak at Harvard University.

Heng Yi Visits Mexico Branch of the USA Shaolin Temple

Disciple Ceremony

The USA Shaolin Temple's 4th Disciple Ceremony

The Filming of Red Doors

Several of Shi Yan Ming's disciples were casted as extras in the upcoming film, Red Doors.

USA Shaolin Temple Visits Baltimore

On April 3, 2004, Sifu Shi Yan Ming traveled to Baltimore with twenty of his disciples and students for a seminar.

Master Shi De Yang Comes for a Visit

Shaolin Temple Monk Shi De Yang came to the United States for a visit. Master De Yang is Shifu Shi Yan Ming's martial brother, and soon after they met in Shaolin temple they became close friends.

3rd Annual Shaolin Toy Drive

The toys we collected went to kids living in difficult circumstances in hospitals and homes in both NUC and Long Island.

Shaolin in Mexico

Now authentic Shaolin Chan has a home in Mexico and the people there have the opportunity to realize the wonderful life they have been given through the deep philosophy of Shaolin Chan Buddhism and martial arts

Canadian High School students visit with Shifu Shi Yan Ming

Students Bring a Shaolin Experience Home to Canada.

Shaolin Temple Kung Fu Book: part 2

A book documenting the kung fu of China.