Shaolin Temple USA: San Francisco • Fremont, CA


	China Songshan Shaolin Temple • Established 495 AD • Birthplace of Chan Buddhism & Shaolin Kung Fu Chan Buddhism is known in some parts of the world as Zen Buddhism. About Shaolin Temple Day On March 21, 2004, a China Songshan Shaolin Temple Delegation led by Ven. Abbot Shi Yongxin was honored by the California State Assembly with the proclamation of “China Songshan Shaolin Temple Day.” A full scale Shaolin Kung Fu Performance by the world famous Shaolin warrior monks followed at Masonic Auditorium in San Francisco. 2009 Shaolin Temple Day On Saturday, March 21, 2009, China Songshan Shaolin Temple Day was again celebrated in San Francisco at Union Square, followed another breathtaking Shaolin Kung Fu Performance at San Jose Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday March 22, 2009, and a visit to the State Capitol for the 5th Anniversary of Shaolin Temple Day in Callifornia. «2009 Shaolin Temple Day webpage»		\| Origin of Shaolin Temple Day \| 5th Anniversary Celebration, 2009 \| \| China Songshan Shaolin Temple \| Venerable Abbot Shi Yongxi \| Videos \| \| Shaolin Temple USA \| Master Shi Yanran, Executive Director \| Visit Songshan Shaolin Temple's official website for photos and full coverage. \| Chinese \| English \| Click on floating lotus to enter 10th Shaolin Temple Day page \| Great performance photos \| \| Facebook \| \| Event Photos \| China Songshan Shaolin Temple Day 10th Anniversary Celebration March 17-23, 2014 Host: • Shaolin Temple USA • Organizers • Co-hosts: Shaolin Temple USA Culture Center of San Francisco • • Shaolin Temple USA Culture Center of Fremont, CA • • Shaolin Temple USA Culture of Herndon, VA • • Shaolin Kung Fu & Zen Medicine Wellness Center, Sunnyvale, CA • Co-hosts: Chinese American Association of Commerce US-China Sister Cities Association of Oakland Chinatown Community Developemnt Center Shaolin 1,500 Years of Cultural Heritage Chan Buddhism • Shaolin Kung Fu • Shaolin Medicine *Calendar:* March 17, 2014 • Monday 12:30 pm San Francisco International Airport Airport Welcome for The Venerable Abbot Shi Yongxin and China Songshan Shaolin Temple Delegation 3:00 pm Abbot Shi Yongxin meets the Press Place: Shaolin Temple USA Culture Center of San Francisco 5509 Geary Blvd., San Francisco, CA March 18, 2014 • Tuesday 10 am Abbot Shi Yongxin visits Google Inc. 1:30 pm Abbot Shi Yongxin honored at San Jose City Council 3:00 pm Abbot Shi Yongxin visits Stanford University • Stanford Memorial Church • School of Medicine - Center for Integrative Medicine 6:30 pm Welcome Banquet for Venerable Abbot Shi Yongxin and Delegation Cathy House, 717 California Street, San Francisco March 19, 2014 • Wednesday 10 am Abbot Yongxin visits the City of Oakland 5:00 pm Forum: Kung Fu and Meditation in Buddhist Practice: A View from the Shaolin Temple Place: 220 Stephens Hall, UC Berkeley Event Sponsor: Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures, UC Berkeley March 20, 2014 • Thursday 10 am Abbot Yongxin visit Apple Inc., meets with CEO Tim Cook March 21, 2014 • Friday Celebration in California State Capitol, Sacramento March 22, 2014 • Saturday 9:30 am 5th Anniversary Celebration of Shaolin Temple USA Culture Center, San Francisco Buddhist Blessings Ceremony presided by Venerable Abbot Shi Yongxin Address: 5509 Geary Blvd., San Francisco, CA March 22, 2014 • Saturday 7:00 pm *Magnificent Shaolin* Shaolin Kung Fu Showcase by The world famous Shaolin Temple Warrior Monks. Palace of Fine Arts Theatre 3301 Lyon Street, San Francisco,CA The splendid harmony of Shaolin Martial Arts & Chan Buddhism that inhabits the ancient monastery comes to life on stage. Show opens with Buddhist Blessings Ceremony presided by Venerable Abbot Shi Yongxin • plus • Shaolin Kung Fu performance by Sifus & students from: Shaolin Temple USA Culture Center of San Francisco Shaolin Temple USA Culture Center of Fremont, CA Shaolin Temple USA Culture Center of Herndon, VA Stanford University HIP Shaolin Kung Fu class For more information: Please call 415-666-9966 Email: ShaolinTempleUSA@ShaolinUSA.us Tickets: $38, $58, $78, $108 (VIP) Buy Tickets on Line: « ChineseTicketBox.com ». Hotline: 510-413-9988 March 23, 2014 • Sunday 10:00 am Grand Opening of Shaolin Kung Fu & Zen Medicine Wellness Center 441 De Guigne Dr., Sunnyvale, CA 94085 Buddhist Blessings & Inauguration Ceremony presided by Venerable Abbot Shi Yongxin Sponsors: 1st China Songshan Shaolin Temple Day, March 21, 2004 Venerable Abbot Shi Yongxin and Shaolin Monks with State and City officials after a performance of Shaolin Kung Fu at Masonic Auditorium, San Francisco. Warrior Monk Shi Yanran (4th right, 1st row), now Executive Director of Shaolin Temple USA, was a member of the 2004 China Songshan Shaolin Temple Delegation.