NORTH SHAOLIN TEMPLE

The Shaolin Temple is known all over the world for its Kung Fu training and Buddhist teachings. However the world is yet to discover that another Temple is preserving this tradition in new ways.

The North Shaolin Temple, a sub-temple to the Shaolin Temple Monastery, has a 900 year old history which is almost completely unknown outside the Shaolin tradition. The Temple’s resident monks are trying to preserve its tradition but with much of the Temple’s records and spiritual artefacts were destroyed since its first construction in 1312, they face an uphill struggle to bring the Temple back to its former glory.

This documentary introduces the history of this Temple and its current teachings. It reveals how the Temple’s monks are rebuilding its forgotten legacy by protecting the ancient Shaolin teachings, where Buddhism is lived through kung fu training. It also reveals how the Temple is developing its heritage by opening its doors to new community of students from around the world.

Producer/Writer: Yan Min Chen

Executive Producer: De Feng Chen

Script Editor: Jennifer Norgrove

Click here to watch the North Shaolin Temple's trailer

Fundraising 5K Run

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On 24th March Katie and Michelle ran a 5K run in Ringwood for our charity. Both ladies started at the back of the field and overtook many runners to come in mid field and also beat their personal bests. It was a very cold day and spectators shivered at the finish line waiting for them to run home and wearing their bright pink tops and hats, it wasn't hard to miss them! Thank you to both ladies for their training and competing in aid of our charity.

For full details please follow the link below: http://www.ukshaolintemple.com/press-centre/fundraising_5k_run.html

Shaolin Traditional training

This training is designed to build a student’s energy level. Shaolin monks use one of those training methods to test speed, power, motivation and energy level. Shaolin Traditional training is becoming more and more popular in the world. Today, we have the opportunity to train in this traditional way at the UKShaolin Temple. We are organizing a session of one element of Shaolin tradition training – building and testing a students’ energy. On 1stApril 2013 at StClements hall in Bournemouth from 6pm – 7.30pm you will get this opportunity. This session is free for all UK Shaolin Temple members. However any donations made on the night towards the charity’s campaign will be gratefully received.

Please make sure you register before the training. To register, please send your full name and contact number to: enquiries@ukshaolintemple.com. All registration needs to be done by 23rd March. Please forward any questions you have at the same time.

More information please click here: http://www.ukshaolintemple.com/shaolin_traditional_training.html 

Meditation Bournemouth

See yourself. Light up others

Date: 6^th May 2013

Time: 8pm – 830pm

Location: St Clements Hall, 
Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 4DZ

More information: http://www.ukshaolintemple.com/chan_buddhism_classes.html

Ch’an – Meditation

Meditation in Chinese is called Ch’an, in Japanese it's called Zen. What is Ch’an? Ch’an means 'not phased'. That means free from the temptation of the outer environment. When meditating, keep a peaceful and empty mind, keep a relaxed and calm heart, with no feeling of annoyance, this is called Ch’an. Ch’an is not just about sitting down and facing the wall to meditate everyday. Sitting down and meditating is just one of the ways to be. Eating, walking, sitting, even sleeping, and indeed all activates, as long as they're not done through vanity, or temptation, are Ch’an. In other words try and do everything in your daily life mindfully, through that your whole life becomes Ch'an.

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Shaolin Ying Qi Gong

Shaolin Ying Qi Gong courses are divided into three levels: beginner, intermediate and advanced. Each course has an appropriate length and training programme. These courses are designed to develop mental, physical and spiritual qualities, as well as benefitting the health of the participant.

At the beginner’s level, you will be taught the theory of Qi Gong, fundamental breathing exercises and physical routines, which when combined together, builds internal and external Qi (Nei Gong, Wai Gong).

The intermediate stage teaches how to apply internal and external Qi to protect the body. In addition, conditioning will also feature.

The advanced level will study Qi Gong applications including philosophical and medical applications.

Moving from one level to the next is not always applicable to all students. It will depend on the trainer’s abilities and the student's progress. The headmaster will infrom the student when they are ready to progress.

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5k Run

Fundraising for UK Shaolin Temple

5k Run

On 24^th March Michelle who does kick boxing and Katie who trains in Shaolin Kungfu will be running a 5K run in Ringwood to raise money for the UK Shaolin Temple charity. We are starting off with something short but plan to make this a regular fundraising activity which will help us keep fit and also complement our martial arts.  Please sponsor us as little or as much as you can afford as every penny will make a difference. Many thanks and be inspired, you could do the same.

Click the link below for more information.

http://www.ukshaolintemple.com/5krun.html