64 Growing Up Shaolin, in America
Growing Up Shaolin, in America Cross-culture, multi-ethnic American children share the enjoyment and health benefits of Shaolin Kung Fu culture in America. Nourished by the 1,500-year-old Shaolin cultural heritage in the spirit of “Compassion, Wisdom, Peace and Harmony” at Shaolin Temple USA and their loving families, these children grow up to be healthy, confident, motivated and open-minded individuals. Shaolin Temple USA (www.shaolinusa.us), a nonprofit organization founded in 2007 by Master Yanran from Shaolin Temple of China, teaches Shaolin Kung Fu and promotes a healthy life style, at Shaolin Culture Centers in San Francisco, Fremont, CA and the Washington, DC area, in schools, universities and community centers. Shaolin Temple of China, established in 495 AD, is the birthplace of Zen Buddhism and Shaolin Kung Fu. Shaolin Temple USA is now an integral part of America’s cultural fabric. American Shaolin kids represent the confluence of eastern and western wisdom and community harmony.