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Abbot Shi Yong Xin will be in Los Angeles, CA the weekend of Friday May 20th 2011.
The Los Angeles Shaolin Temple Cultural Center is hosting a banquet in his honor.
If anyone is interested in tickets let me know or contact the STCC.
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SANA stands for the non-profit Shaolin Association of North America. This event is supported by the Tiger Claw Foundation.
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First Shaolin Summit Celebrates 1,500-Year-Old Birthplace of Eastern Martial Arts, Chan (Zen) Buddhism (April 27, 2011)
LOS ANGELES, April 27, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A first-of-its-kind event focusing on China's renowned ancient Shaolin Temple and its 1,500-year-old influence on traditional and popular cultures will be the center of a major summit to be held on Saturday, May 21st at the Los Angeles Convention Center (West Hall) from 1:00 to 5:30 p.m. The first "Shaolin Summit" will celebrate the compelling appeal of Shaolin, the originating source of a substantial portion of Asian martial arts practiced today and birthplace of Chan (Zen) Buddhism. An estimated 200 million people worldwide practice martial arts derived from Shaolin. The event will also feature a rare appearance by Shi Yong Xin, the Abbot of the Shaolin Temple of China. The event is being produced by the non-profit Shaolin Association of North America in association with the Shaolin Temple of China.
Peter Shiao, President of the Shaolin Association of North America and CEO of Orb Media Group, one of the day's sponsors, said the event is expected to draw thousands of followers and enthusiasts of the Shaolin Temple, united in supporting its basic philosophy of bringing compassion and health into the world that empower people through non-sectarian practices.
"We are reaching out to the millions of members of the worldwide Shaolin family in Western territories across the globe. We invite people to be part of Shaolin – our goal is to share greater first-hand understanding and appreciation of the disciplines, practices and ethos of Shaolin in a way that has never been done on a large scale, and to bring together a community that can participate in a myriad of future programs aimed to empower and enlighten our community members," Shiao stated.
Events during the day will include powerful Shaolin Martial Arts/kung fu demonstrations with secret techniques and training tips revealed by authentic Shaolin Warrior Monks; a dialog with the Shaolin Temple's Abbot Shi Yong Xin, along with a preview of his autobiography; and panel discussions on the power of meditation and martial arts, Shaolin's cultural heritage and its influence on popular culture today.
Tickets are $20 per person through May 14th, after which the price will be $25 per person online or at the door. Groups of 10 or more will have a fixed price of $20 per person. A limited number of seats are available, so tickets should be ordered by visiting www.shaolinunited.com or calling 310-358-3136.
In addition to Orb Media Group, event sponsors to date include East West Bank, Kung Fu Magazine and United Studios of Self Defense. For further tax-deductible sponsorship information by corporations, organizations and individuals, contact Robert Wu at 310-358-3187 or Robert@orbmediagroup.com. A similar event is being planned for New York on May 23rd in association with the Asia Society (www.asiasociety.org).
About the Shaolin Temple
The Shaolin Temple of China has persevered through 1,500 years of evolution, affected by invasions, wars and revolutions, dynasties and more. Shaolin became the most famous Buddhist temple in China and grew into a center of philosophy, history, mathematics, martial arts and poetry. Today, Shaolin's powerful influence in these areas is still felt. The Temple is located in the Songshan region of China and has also continued its unbroken cultural and philanthropic initiatives, including work with orphans and other charitable endeavors, large scale performances and demonstrations, preservation and teaching of its core practices in martial arts, health/healing and the arts, and many international cultural and educational initiatives.
Shaolin's reach extends to many areas of global popular culture, having influenced a large body of films and television programs (such as Shaolin Temple, that gave rise to the career of Jet Li, The Last Airbender and Shaolin Soccer, among others), games and lifestyle though kung-fu, fighting choreography, storylines and philosophy. Orb Media Group, as one example, has several entertainment initiatives in development based on Shaolin principles as part of its mission to generate transformative content across multiple media platforms worldwide.
Shaolin Association of North America was formed earlier this year to provide greater access to the institution by students, supporters and enthusiasts, and is composed of key Shaolin affiliated organizations in North America. In addition to the annual Summit, the non-profit entity will provide a touring Speaker Series featuring Shaolin Masters, wellness retreats at the Shaolin Temple, and various educational initiatives aimed at youth and at-risk communities in America.
CONTACT: Craig Parsons for the Shaolin Summit
310.472.7632 or 310.200.4310
I have already heard from some non-Kempo Shaolin aficionados who plan to attend. We'll have more to come on this shortly.
BTW, you do realize that this is Judgment Day according for FamilyRadio.com? I've been seeing billboards and posters for this for several months now. What better place to spend the apocalypse than surrounded by Shaolin warrior monks? ;)
Yes, dying together by the wrath of the Christian god, as Buddhists will be an amazing thing! lol
Posted on our calendar.
My understanding is that this was arranged prior to the Abbot's trip and the Abbot will not be attending as he will be headed to NYC and then DC immediately after Saturday.Quote:
05-22-2011
A Day with Kung Fu Masters - Pacific Asia Museum
Panel Discussion and Kung Fu Demonstration - Sunday, May 22nd at 2pm Pacific Asia Museum /46 N. Los Robles Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101 If you are a martial arts enthusiast, you should not miss this opportunity to meet Grand Masters Hao Quan Jiang, Jason Tsou, Jay Cheng, Marvin Quon, Yan Xu Shi to talk about Xing Yi Quan, Tai Chi, Wudang Song Xi, Pa Kua and Shaolin Kung Fu, and appreciate their demonstrations. (English Lecture) Call 323.365.3800 or 714.914.6150 to RSVP, Ticket: $15(pre-sale),$20(door) Advance purchase recommended!
For more information, contact: Joy of Kung Fu
Phone: (626)780-6080
Event Address: 46 N. Los Robles Ave.
Pasadena, CA, 91101 USA
Online: JoyofKungfu@gmail.com - JoyofKungfu.info
Here's more info from the press release:
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Topic: Xing Yi Quan
Mr. Hao Quan Jiang (95 years old)
Style: Xing Yi, Pa Kua, Shuai Jiao, San Shou, Chinese Kickboxing
Topic: This is Tai Chi World
Mr. Jason Tsou
Sect: Northern Style Chinese Martial Arts
Style: Taiji, Xingyi, Pa Kua, Baji, Pigua, Long Fist, Praying Mantis
and Shuai Jiao
Student of Masters Liu Yun-Chiao, Chang Dong-Sheng, Yang
Bao-Zen, Chang Yi-Cheng ,Su Yu-Chang and Adam Hsu
Topic: Wudang Songxi Taiji 13-form
Mr. Jay Cheng
Sect & Style: Wudang Songxi Taiji
Student of Master Yu Ming-Sheng, China
Topic: Pa Kua
Mr. Marvin Quon
Style: Pa Kua
Student of Master Hao Quan Jiang
Topic: Shaolin Kung Fu
Mr. Yan Xu Shi
Sect & Style: Shaolin
Special Guest Wang Zhi Hai from Cang Zhou Wushu Association, China
This is a very special offering for our biweekly sweepstakes. Two lucky winners will receive prize packages for the 1st Shaolin Summit at the Los Angeles Convention Center on May 21, 2011. The VIP prize package includes 2 1st Shaolin Summit tickets, 1 autographed book, 1 commemorative shirt & 2 VIP dinner tickets (note that the VIP dinner is invitation only - not open to the public). Enter to win here. Contest ends 6:00 p.m. PST on 05/18/2011. Good luck everyone!
I haven't confirmed this yet, but I believe the autographed book will be the new English translation of Shaolin Zai Wo Xin Zhong (Shaolin Temple in My Heart) by Abbot Shi Yongxin.
Unfortunately, the file they sent was a huge pdf and didn't convert down very well to meet our 100 mb max for attachments here. I've cut and pasted the info below.
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SHAOLIN TEMPLE CULTURAL CENTER
HOSTING GALA EVENT HONORING
THE VENERABLE ABBOT
SHI YONG XIN
• A one-time engagement of spectacular kung fu performances by world-renowned Shaolin warrior monks and disciples.
• An exquisite 8 course vegetarian dinner prepared by Chi Dynasty.
• 4:30 – 6:00 pm Festivities commence at Shaolin Temple Cultural Center in
Temple City 9143 La Rosa Dr. Temple City, CA 91780 (323) 639-3372
• 7:00 – 10:00 pm Welcoming dinner banquet and special performance at:
Shaolin Temple Cultural Center©
WWW.SHAOLINUS.COM WWW.SHAOLIN.ORG.CN© WWW.CHIDYNASTY.COM
Luminaria’s Restaurant
3500 Ramona Blvd.
Monterey Park, CA 91754
Date: Friday , May 20, 2011
VIP TICKETS $ 100 REGULAR ADMISSION $ 50
This is the one mentioned previously
Here is one by Shi Yanfan's group on Sunday. For more on Shi Yanfan, see our thread on him.Quote:
Welcoming of the Venerable Abbot Shi Yongxin to Los Angeles
host posted on April 28, 2011 23:47
Shaolin Temple Cultural Center
Cordially invites you to join us in
the Welcoming of the Venerable Abbot Shi Yongxin to Los Angeles
恭迎少林寺方丈釋永信大和尚蒞臨洛杉磯
Time: Friday May 20th 2011
時間: 2011年5月20日週五
Please note that the event originally scheduled on May 1st was canceled due to the Abbot's visit.
敬請注意:原定於5月1日舉行的活動因方丈的到訪而取消。
Programs: /活動內容:
4:30pm- 6:00pm The gathering with the venerable Abbot Shi Yongxin, Shaolin disciples and patrons
少林寺方丈釋永信與洛杉磯弟子見面會
Shaolin Temple Cultural Center
9143 La Rosa Dr., Temple City CA 91780
7:00pm-9:00pm Welcoming Dinner Banquet/歡迎晚宴
Dinner + speech + Demo / 餐會+演 講+表演
LUMINARIAS
3500 Ramona Blvd., Monterey Park CA 91754
VIP / $100 / $50 ( 20% off Shaolin Students)
For more information, please contact
Shaolin Temple Cultural Center
626.246.2784
626.535.3971
626.292.1355
www.shaolinus.com
This is from the Shaolin United facebook page:
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Jonathan Blank is the moderator for the 1st Shaolin Summit. He is an award-winning writer, filmmaker, and creative technologist. He has spent over 25 years studying high-level martial arts, meditation, Eastern philosophy and esoteric metaphysical practices with many remarkable teachers. Be sure to get your tickets at www.shaolinunited.com and visit Jonathan Blank's website at www.jonathanblank.com
He has written the books Secrets of Dragon Gate (Penguin) which is about Dragon Gate Taoism, and Still as a Mountain, Powerful as Thunder (Shambhala) which is about Buddhist chi gung and meditation. Jonathan has a BA and an MFA from Columbia University.
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Featured panelist for The 1st Shaolin Summit at the LA Convention Center: Matthew Polly
Matthew Polly is the author of American Shaolin which recounts his experiences of living in China and studying with monks at the Shaolin Temple. He has written for numerous high profile publications. Matthew has a BA from Princeton University, and a Master’s from Oxford University.
You can find more information about Matthew Polly at www.mattpolly.com
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Featured panelist for 1st Shaolin Summit at LA Convention Center: Dr. David Rapkin
David A. Rapkin, Ph.D., is a clinical and health psychologist based in Los Angeles. He is the founding director of the Mind-Body Medicine Group in the UCLA Department of Surgery, Head and Neck Division. David received his B.A. from Columbia University and his M.A. and Ph.D. from UCLA.
David A. Rapkin approaches psychotherapy and health psychology from a humanistic-existential-phenomenological perspective, his clinical work integrates Buddhist psychology and philosophy with aspects of the psychoanalytic-psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral traditions.
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Featured panelist for 1st Shaolin Summit at LA Convention Center: Lucia Rijker
Lucia Rijker is a world champion kick boxer and boxer who amassed a record of 54 wins and 0 losses with 39 knockouts before becoming the first female inducted into the international World Boxing Hall of Fame.
She is also an actress whose work can be seen in films such as Million Dollar Baby, Rollerball, and the documentary Lucia Rijker: A Boxer, a Buddhist about her experiences in using her Buddhist practice to deal with the challenges of life and career - and the realization that victory is not just to be attained in the ring. She was born and raised in Amsterdam, Holland and now lives Los Angeles.
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Featured panelist for 1st Shaolin Summit at LA Convention Center May 21, 2011: Gene Ching, Associate Publisher of Kung Fu Tai Chi Magazine and www.KungFuMagazine.com
Gene Ching is the Associate Publisher of Kung Fu Tai Chi Magazine and www.KungFuMagazine.com, the largest English-language magazine and website exclusively devoted to Chinese martial arts. He has authored hundreds of articles and videos on the martial arts and is a lifelong martial artist. He took his Shaolin layman disciple vows under Shi Decheng in 1996 inside the Shaolin Temple and has the Shaolin name Xinglong. Last year, Gene published his first book, Shaolin Trips, which documents over a decade and a half of research on Shaolin.
would have been very cool to attend this...wish i would have been given a little more notice than the email i received today:(
The Abbot rolls that way. ;)
Honestly, sometimes I think keeping up with the abbot's U.S. trips is another Shaolin test, a chamber to pass, before getting to #36.
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Kung Fu Masters
Shaolin Summit comes to the Los Angeles Convention Center on May 21
Published: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 5:02 PM PDT
DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES –The teachings and history of Shaolin, and its influence on pop culture, will be the focus of the Shaolin Summit at the Los Angeles Convention Center on May 21.
Shaolin Warriors will demonstrate martial arts; the Shaolin Temple’s abbot, Shi Yongxin will participate in a conversation about the history of Shaolin; and panel discussions on meditation, kung fu and influence on pop culture will occur during the day from 1-5:30 p.m.
The 1,500-year-old Buddhist monastery in China has been burnt down and rebuilt throughout its history, but its kung fu teachings have been passed on by its monks, practiced through the ages and filtered into popular culture through films like The Shaolin Temple series with Jet Li and even through music like rap group the Wu-Tang Clan.
Peter Shiao, president of the Shaolin Association of North America, is expecting the event to be at capacity with 1,300 people. And he hopes people will not only watch the summit’s performances, but also understand the philosophy behind the monks’ movements.
“Shaolin is not about shaving your head, or doing a series of acrobatic moves,” said Shiao. “Beneath that veneer lies mindfulness, and a practice of being connected to the moments in life that center us.”
Tickets are $20 through May 14 and $25 after that date. They can be purchased at shaolinunited.com or (310) 358-3136. The Los Angeles Convention Center is at 1201 S. Figueroa St.
Here's more details on the Summit from there.
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1st Shaolin Summit 2011 - May 21, 2011
Posted on 2011-05-11
The Shaolin Association of North America and the Shaolin Temple present the 1st Shaolin Summit 2011.
Come and be a part of Shaolin at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
GET YOUR TICKETS HERE
Event date:
Sat. May 21st
1:00 to 5:30 pm
Locations:
LA Convention Center
1201 S. Figueroa St.
West Hall 515
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Don’t miss this rare chance to:
Meet authentic Shaolin warrior monks
See amazing Kung Fu demonstrations
Learn secret Shaolin techniques and training tips
Hear from the Abbot of the Shaolin Temple
Get the latest news and information on Shaolin martial arts, Zen Buddhism, and the mind/body connection
Learn how Shaolin has influenced pop culture in the West
Speakers and panelists:
Abbot Shi Yong Xin
Shi Yongxin, the Abbot of the Shaolin Temple, is a tireless advocate to a wide array of measures toward the understanding, revival, preservation and sharing of the Shaolin legacy. He is considered a spiritual head to more than 400 million practitioners of Chan Buddhism and an estimated hundreds of millions of practitioners of martial arts. Worldwide.
Abbot Shi Yongxin joined the Shaolin Temple in 1981 as a Young man, and became its administrative head by 1987 after the death of his master, then Abbot Xingzheng. In 1999, the official title of Abbot was conferred upon Shi Yongxin.
As a member of China’s National People’s Congress, Shi Yongxin has advocated to expand the role of faith in Chinese life. He has also been active in inter-faith dialog as chairman for international exchange of China’s Buddhist Association.
He has compiled many volumes on Shaolin classics, such as The Secret Book of Shaolin Kung Fu and Medicine, and frequently writes books and essays on a variety of topics with a Chan perspective.
Gene Ching
Gene Ching is the Associate Publisher of Kung Fu Tai Chi Magazine and www.KungFuMagazine.com, the largest English-language magazine and website exclusively devoted to Chinese martial arts. He has authored hundreds of articles and videos on the martial arts and is a lifelong martial artist. He took his Shaolin layman disciple vows under Shi Decheng in 1996 inside the Shaolin Temple and has the Shaolin name Xinglong. Last year, Gene published his first book, Shaolin Trips, which documents over a decade and a half of research on Shaolin.
延德法师 - Shi Yande
Shi Yande took refuge with Abbot Shi Yongxin of Songshan Shaolin Temple in 1994 and studied at the Mt. Tiantai Buddhist Institute in Zhyejiang province, the Mt. Qixia Buddhist Institute in Nanjing, and the Chinese Buddhist Academy in Beijing. He is a master of martial art, Chan tea, calligraphy, and traditional musical instruments such as Guqin and Bamboo Flute.
Dr. David Rapkin, panelist
David A. Rapkin, Ph.D., is a clinical and health psychologist based in Los Angeles. He is the founding director of the Mind-Body Medicine Group in the UCLA Department of Surgery, Head and Neck Division. He has also taught in the UCLA Department of Psychiatry. Approaching psychotherapy and health psychology from a humanistic-existential-phenomenological perspective, his clinical work integrates Buddhist psychology and philosophy with aspects of the psychoanalytic-psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral traditions. David received his B.A. from Columbia University and his M.A. and Ph.D. from UCLA.
永了法师 - Shi Yongliao
Shi Yongliao entered monastic life in 1999 under Abbot Shi Xingzhou. He spent years in a thatched cottage to practice Buddhist in Mount Zhongnan. He is currently an usher in Shaolin Chan Meditation Hall.
Matthew Polly
Matthew Polly is the author of the book American Shaolin (Gotham) which recounts his experiences of living in China for 2 years and studying with the monks at the Shaolin Temple. He has also written for numerous high profile publications including Esquire, The Nation, Playboy, Publisher’s Weekly, and Slate and won a Lowell Thomas Award for travel writing. His new book, Tapped Out (Gotham) about mixed martial arts, will be published in October, 2011. Matthew has a BA from Princeton University, and a Master’s degree from Oxford University in the UK, which he attended on a Rhodes Scholarship. http://www.mattpolly.com
延勇法师 - Shi Yanyong
Shi Yanyong took refuge with Abbot Shi Yongxin of Songshan Shaolin Temple in 1999. He had secluded in dozens of renowned mountains including Mount Zhongnan, Mount Emei, Mount Song, Mount Hua, Mount Wudang, and Mount Yunju. Ven. Yanyong has won first place in the 2009 Shaolin Chan debate.
延亿法师 - Shi Yanyi
Shi Yanyi entered the monastery as a Buddhist monk in Songshan Shalin Temple in 2004 under Abbot Shi Yongxin. He is an expert in Shaolin’s traditional Chinese Medical Culture, especially in using acupuncture and massage to cure neck, shoulder, leg, and waist ache and illness. Yan Li has also published books on orthopedics and regimen.
Moderator
Jonathan Blank
Jonathan Blank is an award-winning writer, filmmaker, and creative technologist. He has spent over 25 years studying high-level martial arts, meditation, Eastern philosophy and esoteric metaphysical practices with many remarkable teachers in the US, Asia and Europe, and this has led him to write extensively on these subjects. He has written the books Secrets of Dragon Gate (Penguin) which is about Dragon Gate Taoism, and Still as a Mountain, Powerful as Thunder (Shambhala) which is about Buddhist chi gung and meditation. Jonathan has a BA and an MFA from Columbia University. http://www.jonathanblank.com
Now on the speaker roster - the Iron Chef!:
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Mark Dacascos
Mark Dacascos is an actor and martial artist. You might say he was born into martial arts since his parents are martial arts instructors. His early training led to numerous Karate and Kung Fu championships. Mark’s success in martial arts then eventually evolved into a very successful acting career. He has starred in numerous TV shows including The Crow, Iron Chef and Hawaii Five O, video games including Stranglehold and Wing Commander, and movies including Brotherhood of the Wolf, Only the Strong, Crying Freeman and Cradle 2 the Grave, in which he squared off against Jet Li. http://www.dacascos.com/
Actually...he is The Chairman And you MUST click on the video...too funny!
So it looks like there will be two separate panels.
http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroo....html?d=221950
The only glaring omission.Quote:
Two celebrated panels of professionals comprising China's legendary Shaolin monks to experts from the fields of martial arts, entertainment, academia and clinical psychology will be among the key participants at the Shaolin Summit in Los Angeles on May 21st. The Summit is a first-of-its-kind event blending presentations and martial demonstrations with a central focus on China's renowned ancient Shaolin Temple and its 1,500-year-old influence on traditional and popular culture. It will be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center (West Hall) from 1:00 to 5:30 p.m.
In addition to two panel discussions, the event will also feature a rare appearance by Shi Yongxin, the Abbot of the Shaolin Temple of China. The originating source of a substantial portion of Asian martial arts practiced today and birthplace of Chan (Zen) Buddhism, Shaolin estimates that there are 200 million followers worldwide practicing martial arts derived from Shaolin.
One panel, featuring authentic Chinese Shaolin monks in simultaneous translation for both Eastern and Western audiences, is entitled "The Three Treasures of Shaolin," focusing on Chan (Zen) philosophy, martial arts, medicine and holistic healing. This panel's participants include these Shaolin monks, all of whom have achieved substantial mastery:
Shi Yanfan, 34th generation Shaolin Warrior Monk. He is the head of the Shaolin Temple Los Angeles in Sherman Oaks, CA and a co-founder of the Shaolin Association of North America. Master Shi Yanfan was the first Westerner to become an ordained monk and receive the ancient Jieba at Shaolin Temple in 2007;
Shi Yande is a master of martial arts, Chan tea, calligraphy, and traditional musical instruments such as Guqin and Bamboo Flute;
Shi Yongliao spent years in quiet cultivation in Mount Zhongnan, the home to many Chinese Masters. He is currently with the Shaolin Chan Meditation Hall;
Shi Yanyong has cultivated in renowned mountains including Mount Zhongnan, Mount Emei, Mount Song, Mount Hua, Mount Wudang, and Mount Yunju. He placed first in the 2009 Shaolin Chan debate;
Shi Yanyi is an expert in Shaolin's traditional Chinese medical sciences, especially in the use of acupuncture and massage. He has also published books on orthopedics and healing;
Moderator Shi Yanli is vice president of the Shaolin Association and is dedicated to introducing real Buddhism to Americans. He also serves in a leadership capacity with the Los Angeles Shaolin Cultural Center.
The second panel, "Zen, Power of the Mind and Martial Arts," features martial arts and entertainment professionals, noted authors and a respected psychologist.
Mark Dacascos, actor and martial artist. Multiple Karate and Kung Fu champion. Known for his roles in The Crow, Iron Chef, Hawaii Five-O, Cradle 2 the Grave, and Wing Commander;
Lucia Rijiker, world champion kick boxer and the first female inducted into the international World Boxing Hall of Fame;
Writer Matthew Polly, author of American Shaolin;
Gene Ching, associate publisher of Kung Fu Tai Chi Magazine and www.KungFuMagazine.com;
Dr. David Rapkin, a clinical and health psychologist and founding director of the Mind-Body Medicine Group in the UCLA Department of Surgery, Head and Neck Division;
Moderator Jonathan Blank is an award-winning writer, filmmaker and creative technologist. He has spent 25 years studying high-level martial arts, meditation, Eastern philosophy and esoteric metaphysical practices around the world.
Other events during the day will include powerful Shaolin Martial Arts/kung fu demonstrations with secret techniques and training tips revealed by authentic Shaolin Warrior Monks and a dialog with Shaolin's Abbot Shi Yongxin, along with a preview of his autobiography.
http://www.realhiphopsince79.com/sit...a_rza_gr11.jpg
You can't really expect to have a discussion about the influence of Shaolin on pop culture without Bobby Digital and The Genius.
Unfortunately, he had a schedule conflict and had to decline. He's a busy man. He was very gracious about it and seemed genuinely delighted to have been asked.
I'm told that the Friday banquet is almost sold out at 350 people. There are only 3 tables (30 seats) left.
I'm also told that tickets for Saturday's Summit at the Convention Center are moving briskly. Be sure to pick yours up ASAP.
I just say a positing that says a kempo company that cannont be named on this site will be hosting this event. Their logo even appears on the shaolinunited link. How is this even possible?
USSD is a sponsor, but not the hosts. The hosts are SANA, which is directly under the auspices of the Abbot. Orb Media is the U.S. promotions group.
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Stacey Nemour
Abbot Shi Yongxin of China's Shaolin Temple Coming to L.A.
Posted: 05/17/11 05:10 PM ET
Shi Yongxin, the abbot of the Shaolin Temple, is a tireless advocate for a wide array of measures toward the understanding, revival, preservation and sharing of the Shaolin legacy. He is considered a spiritual head to more than 400 million practitioners of Chan Buddhism and an estimated hundreds of millions of practitioners of martial arts worldwide. As a member of China's National People's Congress, Shi Yongxin has advocated for the expansion of the role of faith in Chinese life. He has also been active in interfaith dialog as chairman for international exchange of China's Buddhist Association.
He has compiled many volumes on Shaolin classics, such as "The Secret Book of Shaolin Kung Fu and Medicine," and frequently writes books and essays on a variety of topics with a Chan perspective.
Abbot Shi Yongxin joined the Shaolin Temple in 1981 as a young man, and he became its administrative head by 1987, after the death of his master, then-Abbot Xingzheng. In 1999 the official title of Abbot was conferred upon Shi Yongxin.
Shaolin Temple is famously known through its kung fu and Chan/Zen Buddhism and is situated in Dengfeng City in the Songshan Mountains of Henan Provence, China, said to be the "heartland" of China where much of Chinese civilization originated.
Shaolin Temple was established in 495 A.D. during the Northern Wei dynasty, by its then-emperor to accommodate the Indian master Buddhabhadra. Later, another Indian monk Bodhidharma arrived at Shaolin Temple, who was said to have crossed the Yangtze River on a reed.
Bodhidharma spent nine years meditating in a cave of the Wuru Peak just behind the temple, and initiated the Chinese Chan tradition at Shaolin Temple. Thereafter, Bodhidharma was honored as the first patriarch of Chan Buddhism, now known to parts of the world as Zen.
Legend also had it that Bodhidharma found monks weak and unhealthy after long meditation practices, so he developed movement to strengthen them, which formed the basis of Shaolin kung fu. Shaolin kung fu later evolved into over 700 forms of martial arts and became the cradle of much of the martial arts practiced in the world today.
In the 1,500 years since its founding, Shaolin has endured wars, famines, invasions and revolutions and also presided over times of great peace and prosperity. Its large cannon of stories, practices, culture, personalities and historical data is the stuff of legend, and it has inspired countless adaptations in traditional and popular culture around the world.
His Holiness the Venerable Abbot Shi Yongxin will be sharing the mysteries of kung fu and healing with the public for the first time ever. This will be called the 1st Shaolin Summit, which will be held in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 21. Some of events during the day will include powerful Shaolin martial arts/kung fu demonstrations using secret techniques and training tips that will be revealed by authentic Shaolin warrior-monks, and Abbot Shi Yongxin will reveal a preview of his autobiography. There will be a welcoming ceremony for Abbot Shi Yongxin at the Shaolin Temple in Los Angeles on May 22.
Peter Shiao, who is the founder and CEO of Orb Media Group, is presenting the 1st Shaolin Summit. I had the opportunity to speak with him, and he told me:
Shaolin kung fu has become watered down over the years because much that is being taught is limited to the external side of the martial arts. Using a differed approach, the head master of the Shaolin temple will be here speaking directly to the people to help bring back into balance the spiritual side of Shaolin kung fu. The Shaolin monks have other-worldly abilities and can do extraordinary feats however, everyone can take something from this event and benefit.
The event is being produced by the non-profit Shaolin Association of North America in association with the Shaolin Temple of China to enlighten people and generate further support of the Temple's basic philosophy of bringing compassion and health into the world that empower people through non-sectarian practices.
Check out Shaolin United on facebook.
NOTE: Today is the last day to enter our Shaolin Summit VIP Prize package sweepstakes!Quote:
The original hall we rented at the Los Angeles Convention Center for the 1st Shaolin Summit SOLD OUT, so they have expanded to a larger room. Get your tickets before this room sells out as well. Go to www.shaolinunited.com for tickets and details. Hope to see you there! The summit is this Saturday May 21st from 1-5 PM at the Los Angeles Convention Center, West Hall.
The Monday NYC event is at the Asia Society and Museum in NYC.
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Shaolin: Inside Out
The Shaolin Temple of China is world-renowned as the birth place of Chan (Zen) Buddhism as well as Eastern martial arts.
The Shaolin way of life--seeking balance between movement and stillness--has persevered through invasions, wars, revolutions and dynasties, resulting in a large cannon of legends, myths, practices and disciplines that make it one of the most iconic global Chinese institutions ever.
Shaolin's influence on global popular culture can be felt through the hundreds of entertainment properties that it has impacted, from the recent movie Last Airbender, to Shaolin Soccer, and the original Kung Fu television show initially conceived by Bruce Lee.
The Asia Society is honored to feature an unprecedented conversation with the Venerable Shi Yong Xin, Abbot of the Shaolin Temple, who will speak about the emergence of the Shaolin Temple on the global stage. The event will be led by a narrated demonstration and explanation of Shaolin Martial Arts by authentic Masters.
Join us for a special evening inside the legend and beyond the myths — SHAOLIN INSIDE OUT.
For more information on Shaolin, please visit http://www.shaolinunited.com/shaolin/aboutshaolin
May 23, 2011 | 7:00pm to 9:00pm
New York
725 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10021
$30 per person; $25 student with ID/seniors/members Group rate available for groups of 10 or more. Seating limited.
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Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Abbot Shi Yongxin arrives in Los Angeles
This afternoon Abbot Shi Yongxin from the Shaolin Temple of China was greeted by his disciples from Los Angeles and San Francisco as he arrived at the LAX airport. Abbot Shi Yongxin along with a small entourage from Shaolin Temple China is visiting Los Angeles for the inauguration of the Shaolin Association of North America (SANA).
There will be a summit held at the LA Convention Center on Saturday May 21, 2011 featuring the Abbot Shi Yongxin and official Shaolin Warrior Monks from the United States and China.
for more information about the 1st Annual Shaolin Summit, go to www.shaolinunited.com
The kempo school that cannot be named is taking credit for the event on their website. Is it their event or not?
We'll fill you in with a formal report soon, both in print and on our ezine. For now, some teasers.
About 1500+ attended the Summit.
I enjoyed being on the discussion panel "Zen, the Power of the Mind and Martial Arts" - Lucia "Blue Bear" whispered some side comments in my ear.
It was great to meet both wenshu and Mig from the forum here in person.
I ended up sitting between Charles Mattera and Steve DeMasco, across from Richard Black, as they enjoyed a private dinner at the top of the Bonaventure hotel. Mattera generously bought me some drinks and we all enjoyed a delightful conversation.
The SANA project is intriguing. Peter Shiao's organization created an unprecedented platform for the abbot and Shaolin.
The abbot's book is not translated to English yet. More on that on that thread.
facebook photos coming soon!
Tonight is the event in NYC.
Our photos are coming soon!Quote:
Shaolin Temple USA Welcomes
• Venerable Abbot Shi Yongxin •
to Shaolin Temple Culture Center in Herndon, VA
Wednesday, May 25, 2011, 5:00 pm
The Venerable Abbot will bless the Center and preach to students and participants. Four Chan Masters who accompany the Abbot will give talks on Chan Buddhism, Shaolin Kung Fu and Shaolin Medicine. The Center’s students and Sifus will present a program of Shaolin Kung Fu.
Open to the Public. Please join us!.
Address: 314 Victory Drive, Herndon, VA 20170.
For more information, please call 571-436-0467
Here are just a few. There are more on facebook. More coverage to come!
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nice tie and blue manbag. :cool:
It was quite the spectacle. I enjoyed it thoroughly. I have since come to the realization that I am one of my school's token laowai! Even so, it was an honor to make a few nervous remarks at the Abbot's banquet.
Gene, it was great meeting Gigi and you! I hope my manners were not to anxiously perfunctory.
I'll put up some photos after some post processing; the white balance settings on my camera were all messed up so I have to adjust each one.
A short video of Saturdays event.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJYDRFSpXiY
We'll be bald monks soon, wenshu. Maybe even our next lifetime!
Nice find on the vid. Did he say 'idealistical'?
It was a real pleasure meeting you and your girlfriend. I must say that it is very refreshing to meet a forum member who is very active and enthusiastic in the arts and approaches it intelligently, as opposed to the flame-flinging we get around here so often. No worries about being the token laowai. You can actually get ****her on that than I could. No Chinese school needs a token ABC. ;)
For our e-zine summit report, we're going to showcase the videos of Greg Lynch Jr., our L.A. reporter and the mastermind behind Bad Ass Bunny Productions. Here's a taste.
KungFuMagazine.com Presents the 1st Shaolin Summit 2011
wow Gene; one can only IMAGINE the content of this conversation, lol!!!
btw, a little late in the game, I was at my parents house Monday, helping my dad sort through / send some e-mail (don't get me started - it's a never-ending saga of sorrow), and lo and behold, I see an e-mail in his in-box from his long-time buddy Dr. Tom Rosandich, PhD, who is writing to him that he will be in NYC w the Abbott of the Shaolin Temple that past weekend, and alluding to some "stuff" about the whole visit that he states was just too complicated to get into (the actual point of the email was in regards to some Hungarian artist who does sports sculpture that he wanted my dad to give him some input on, seeing as my dad's Hungarian and all...); I wonder what was up w that! So anyway, don't know if you ever would care to do a piece related to the USSA's connection to ST, but if you did, you'd have express lane access to Rosandich, if you wanted it...
Actually, USSA featured prominently at the conclusion of the summit.
Something about accredited "Shaolin" course work.
The USSA has an online course. They presented a complete printout of the lessons in book form to the Abbot
That was the giant leather bound "Shaolin Secrets. . ."
Admittedly, I wasn't paying much attention at that point.
http://www.ussa.edu/publications/new...n-los-angeles/