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News & Activities ||| Spring Semester - 2011
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NEWS
Shaolin Chan City has seen very pleasant progress once again this Spring Semester. In its 3rd semester since opening, SCC has had a lot of exciting things happening- the celebration of the 1 year anniversary of the center, the growth of the new youth program, several successful events, the blossoming of members who participated in the center's first-ever academic year-end exams, and much more.
We would like to extend a great thanks toward all new members and participants of the events organized by the center in this Spring Semester for their enthusiasm and deep interest in Traditional Shaolin Culture.
ACTIVITIES
In addition to leading the regularly scheduled training program, SCC Founder & Director Le Fujun has been working to spread the Shaolin Culture in the area through community activities and events organized by the center and other organizations.
Washington University School of Medicine
As an active promoter of Qigong as an alternative form of Health Preservation and Natural Healing, Le Fujun was invited to teach Shaolin Qigong and meditation as part of an Alternative Medicine/Wellness workshop at the Washington University School of Medicine in February.
University of Missouri - St. Louis
Having been educated on Traditional Shaolin Culture overseas at the Shaolin Monastery in China, Le Fujun is also fluent in Mandarin Chinese. This knowledge and language ability allowed him to act as a guest instructor in a two-day Chinese "Culture & Language Immersion" course at the University of Missouri - St. Louis (UMSL), where students engaged in cultural activities using only the Mandarin language.
Le Fujun was able to inspire the language students with his speaking skills, meanwhile leading them through traditional Shaolin Qigong and Wugong exercises and introducing them to Shaolin Chan (zen) Philosophy during the event in March.
EVENTS
Shaolin Monastery Elder's 5th Anniversary
A memorial was held at SCC in March for the Shaolin Monastery Elder, Ven. Shi Suxi, to mark the 5th anniversary of his passing. Coinciding with ceremonies held at the Shaolin Monastery organized by Ven. Shi Deyang, his closest disciple, as well as in Italy and elsewhere around the world, a commemorative ceremony was conducted by the director Le Fujun.
The story of the Grandmaster's life was told, followed by a discussion on the meaning and philosophy of the Shaolin Chan Culture our center represents as inherited through Ven. Shi Deyang. Also presented was a commemorative photo book Ven. Master Shi Deyang made for his master entitled 守望少林 Watching Over Shaolin, in which Le Fujun is also photographed.
Shaolin Qixingquan Seminar
A seminar was held at SCC in March, led by Le Fujun, on the 400 year old Shaolin set Seven Star Boxing (Chin.: 七星拳 Qīxīngquán), a boxing set that uses unique rooster style hand-shapes, body mechanics, and combat techniques.
Shaolin Monastery Cultural Immersion Program
Once again by popular demand Shaolin Chan City came back with its 3rd Shaolin Monastery Cultural Immersion Program. The 13 hour training day, lasting from 6:00am to 7:00pm, was held at the end of May this year.
The program followed the study and training schedule from early morning to late evening endured by the warrior monks at Shaolin in China, giving participants a rare opportunity to experience authentic Traditional Shaolin Culture right in St. Louis' backyard- Forest Park.
Prepare for the next one!
Academic Year-end Exams
Academic year-end exams were held at Shaolin Chan City for eligible students. This was the first exam conducted since the establishment of the center in January 2010. The first year and a half was spent on conditioning and building up the students' foundational skills before granting eligibility to test.
After intensive basic training, most participants exceeded the requirements of standards at their respective levels. Nearly all showed mastery of the programs studied. Congratulations to all students from Grandmaster Shi Deyang in China and Master Le Fujun.
SCC 2011 Academic year-end exam high score:
VIDEO: Shaolin Lianhuanquan
CHAN STUDIES
A series of lectures and meditation instructions
have been given as part of the Comprehensive Traditional Shaolin Culture Study Program at SCC. This Spring Semester, Le Fujun conducted a lecture series on the very important text in Shaolin tradition, The Diamond Sutra.
These lectures and meditation instructions are always free and open to the public. They are held on Friday nights from 7:00 to 8:00pm during the course of any lecture series.
For information: Shaolin Chan
Le Fujun is the author of numerous articles on Traditional Shaolin Culture, History, Philosophy, and Arts, many of which have been published on the SCC blogsite: www.shaolinchancity.blogspot.com
This Spring Semester an additional culture article on Shaolin Monastery meditation retreats has been added and is available for reading online.
Article: "Shaolin Chan Seven"
2011 RETURN TO SHAOLIN MONASTERY
As part of its goal to provide authentic Shaolin Cultural experience, SCC organizes Return to Shaolin Monastery study trips each year.
The trips are organized and led by the SCC Founder & Director, Le Fujun. For the month of September training in Traditional Shaolin Wugong will take place at the Shaolin Monastery Warrior Monks Reserve Force, the reserve base for the Shaolin Monastery led by 31st Generation Shaolin Monk, Ven. Shi Deyang.
A visit to the Shaolin Monastery is also led by Ven. Shi Deyang, the technical & spiritual guide of Shaolin Chan City, and a senior monk who has lived in the temple for nearly 30 years.
As a continual effort to spread the Shaolin Cultural experience, SCC will organize this trip annually. Those interested, members or nonmembers, are welcome to join. For information: Contact Us!
Future Activities ||| Fall Semester - 2011
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
A lot is planned for the coming Fall Semester 2011!
For upcoming events and activities for the new 2011 Fall Semester, please follow the Events and News pages for updates.
Namo Amituofo 南无阿弥陀佛
| | |
NEWS
Shaolin Chan City has seen very pleasant progress once again this Spring Semester. In its 3rd semester since opening, SCC has had a lot of exciting things happening- the celebration of the 1 year anniversary of the center, the growth of the new youth program, several successful events, the blossoming of members who participated in the center's first-ever academic year-end exams, and much more.
We would like to extend a great thanks toward all new members and participants of the events organized by the center in this Spring Semester for their enthusiasm and deep interest in Traditional Shaolin Culture.
ACTIVITIES
In addition to leading the regularly scheduled training program, SCC Founder & Director Le Fujun has been working to spread the Shaolin Culture in the area through community activities and events organized by the center and other organizations.
Washington University School of Medicine
As an active promoter of Qigong as an alternative form of Health Preservation and Natural Healing, Le Fujun was invited to teach Shaolin Qigong and meditation as part of an Alternative Medicine/Wellness workshop at the Washington University School of Medicine in February.
University of Missouri - St. Louis
Having been educated on Traditional Shaolin Culture overseas at the Shaolin Monastery in China, Le Fujun is also fluent in Mandarin Chinese. This knowledge and language ability allowed him to act as a guest instructor in a two-day Chinese "Culture & Language Immersion" course at the University of Missouri - St. Louis (UMSL), where students engaged in cultural activities using only the Mandarin language.
Le Fujun was able to inspire the language students with his speaking skills, meanwhile leading them through traditional Shaolin Qigong and Wugong exercises and introducing them to Shaolin Chan (zen) Philosophy during the event in March.
EVENTS
Shaolin Monastery Elder's 5th Anniversary
A memorial was held at SCC in March for the Shaolin Monastery Elder, Ven. Shi Suxi, to mark the 5th anniversary of his passing. Coinciding with ceremonies held at the Shaolin Monastery organized by Ven. Shi Deyang, his closest disciple, as well as in Italy and elsewhere around the world, a commemorative ceremony was conducted by the director Le Fujun.
The story of the Grandmaster's life was told, followed by a discussion on the meaning and philosophy of the Shaolin Chan Culture our center represents as inherited through Ven. Shi Deyang. Also presented was a commemorative photo book Ven. Master Shi Deyang made for his master entitled 守望少林 Watching Over Shaolin, in which Le Fujun is also photographed.
Shaolin Qixingquan Seminar
A seminar was held at SCC in March, led by Le Fujun, on the 400 year old Shaolin set Seven Star Boxing (Chin.: 七星拳 Qīxīngquán), a boxing set that uses unique rooster style hand-shapes, body mechanics, and combat techniques.
Shaolin Monastery Cultural Immersion Program
Once again by popular demand Shaolin Chan City came back with its 3rd Shaolin Monastery Cultural Immersion Program. The 13 hour training day, lasting from 6:00am to 7:00pm, was held at the end of May this year.
The program followed the study and training schedule from early morning to late evening endured by the warrior monks at Shaolin in China, giving participants a rare opportunity to experience authentic Traditional Shaolin Culture right in St. Louis' backyard- Forest Park.
Prepare for the next one!
Academic Year-end Exams
Academic year-end exams were held at Shaolin Chan City for eligible students. This was the first exam conducted since the establishment of the center in January 2010. The first year and a half was spent on conditioning and building up the students' foundational skills before granting eligibility to test.
After intensive basic training, most participants exceeded the requirements of standards at their respective levels. Nearly all showed mastery of the programs studied. Congratulations to all students from Grandmaster Shi Deyang in China and Master Le Fujun.
SCC 2011 Academic year-end exam high score:
VIDEO: Shaolin Lianhuanquan
CHAN STUDIES
A series of lectures and meditation instructions
have been given as part of the Comprehensive Traditional Shaolin Culture Study Program at SCC. This Spring Semester, Le Fujun conducted a lecture series on the very important text in Shaolin tradition, The Diamond Sutra.These lectures and meditation instructions are always free and open to the public. They are held on Friday nights from 7:00 to 8:00pm during the course of any lecture series.
For information: Shaolin Chan
Le Fujun is the author of numerous articles on Traditional Shaolin Culture, History, Philosophy, and Arts, many of which have been published on the SCC blogsite: www.shaolinchancity.blogspot.com
This Spring Semester an additional culture article on Shaolin Monastery meditation retreats has been added and is available for reading online.
Article: "Shaolin Chan Seven"
2011 RETURN TO SHAOLIN MONASTERY
As part of its goal to provide authentic Shaolin Cultural experience, SCC organizes Return to Shaolin Monastery study trips each year.
The trips are organized and led by the SCC Founder & Director, Le Fujun. For the month of September training in Traditional Shaolin Wugong will take place at the Shaolin Monastery Warrior Monks Reserve Force, the reserve base for the Shaolin Monastery led by 31st Generation Shaolin Monk, Ven. Shi Deyang.
A visit to the Shaolin Monastery is also led by Ven. Shi Deyang, the technical & spiritual guide of Shaolin Chan City, and a senior monk who has lived in the temple for nearly 30 years.
As a continual effort to spread the Shaolin Cultural experience, SCC will organize this trip annually. Those interested, members or nonmembers, are welcome to join. For information: Contact Us!
Future Activities ||| Fall Semester - 2011
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
A lot is planned for the coming Fall Semester 2011!
For upcoming events and activities for the new 2011 Fall Semester, please follow the Events and News pages for updates.
Namo Amituofo 南无阿弥陀佛
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