Shaolin: Temple of Zen: Photographs by Justin Guariglia
Check out this new book coming from Aperture:
Shaolin: Temple of Zen
Photographs by Justin Guariglia
Essay by Matthew Polly
Justin contributed the cover photo for our newest Shaolin Special, our Nov/Dec 2007. We'll have more to come on this very soon. ;)
The Buddhist in Rangoon are a totally different topic
It probably deserves it's own thread.
Don't judge a book by it's cover
You should take a closer look at this book when you get the chance. The cover has an aerial kick, granted, but it's from Shi Deyang, who is a traditional practitioner. The photographer, Justin Guariglia, went to great lengths to focus on what he considered to be authentic monks and traditional practitioners, not the performance wuseng that are featured in most of the Shaolin material you see nowadays. You should take a look at Matt's book too. These aren't window dressings. These are very intriguing looks behind the bamboo curtain, much different than what has preceded.
Clearly, the Burma situation is dire and China is a major factor. I'm surprised you didn't post any resources. Concern is reflected through action.
Free Shaolin Demonstration
Hello everyone!
We have a special treat this month - Shaolin Monk Shi De Chao is visiting from China and photographer Justin Guariglia is sharing photos from his new book Shaolin: Temple of Zen. This book was just released and is currently featured in the November/December issue of Kung Fu Magazine. The forewards to the book were written by Abbott Shi Yong Xin & Matthew Polly, author of American Shaolin.
This free three-hour event will be hosted by our good friends at Fighthouse in Chelsea (Manhattan), and the whole family is welcome. Please let everyone know.
Bring your copy of Shaolin: Temple of Zen and both Justin Guariglia and Shi De Chao (using Chinese calligraphy) will sign it for you. If you have not already purchased your copy of this wonderful book, there will be a limited number of copies available for sale on Sunday.
* Talk & Slideshow by author and fine art photographer, Justin Guariglia
* Demonstrations by Shi De Chao, including:
o Qigong
o Empty Hand Form
o Weapon Form
o Calligraphy
When: Sunday October 21, 2pm-5pm
Where: Fighthouse, 122 West 27th Street, 2nd floor (between 6th & 7th Avenues) New York, NY 10001 (212) 807-9202
Cost: Free! Bring your friends and family!
I look forward to seeing you there!
Joshua
Joshua Craig
Artemis Seminars
www.artemis-seminars.com
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Sun Oct 21 @ 2pm! Free Event: Demonstrations, Talk, Slideshow & Booksigning
If you are at all interested in Shaolin or this book, it does not get better than this. Three hours of demonstrations, slideshows and talks...
Fighthouse - 122 West 27th Street, 2nd Floor...2pm.
See you tomorrow!
Joshua
Dechao goes back to China tomorrow
However, you can get a piece of him. He autographed some books, along with Justin Guariglia, which we are offering for our web sweepstakes over the next two months. These came out really nice and we're very pleased to offer them. Our thanks to Justin, Dechao and all the good people at Aperture.
The sweepstakes are online now, but the contest doesn't start until Friday, so don't enter until then. ;)
Somehow, I forgot to post this
You must see the Shaolin Temple of Zen microsite up on Aperture's site.