2009 CHINA SONGSHAN SHAOLIN TEMPLE DAY
| Detailed Schedule | March 18 | March 19 | Macrch 20 | March 21 | March 22 | March 23 |
| March 21 • Union Square | March 22 • Magnificent Shaolin Kung Fu Performance|
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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.

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.

China Songshan Shaolin Temple Day
March 21, 2009

H o s t s:
• China Songshan Shaolin Temple
• Shaolin Temple USA
• Honorable Leland Yee, Ph.D.
Assistant President pro Tempore, California State Senate

Shaolin
1,500 Years of Cultural Heritage
Chan Buddhism • Shaolin Kung Fu • Shaolin Medicine

Events:
» See detailed program here »

March 18, 2009 • Wednesday • 9:00 am
San Francisco International Airport
Airport Welcome for The Venerable Abbot Shi Yongxin
and China Songshan Shaolin Temple Delegation
10:00 am: Press Conference

March 19, 2009 • Thursday • 9:30 - 11 30 am
Shaolin Temple USA Culture Center
5509 Geary Blvd., San Francisco, CA 9121
Grand Opening
Buddhist Ceremony presided by
the Venerable Abbot Shi Yongxin of China Songshan Shaolin Temple
Shaolin Kung Fu Demonstration

March 21, 2009 • Sat. 10 am - 5 pm
Union Square, San Francisco
Shaolin Temple Day Celebration
• 10:30 am
Spring Prayer for America
presided by
Venerable Abbot Shi Yongxin
of China Songshan Shaolin Temple
• 12 noon, 3 pm
Shaolin Kung Fu Demonstration
• Free Lessons:
Shaolin Kung Fu, Qigong, Wellness Exercises
• Photo Display:
History of Shaolin Temple & Shaolin Kung Fu
• Shaolin Cultural Booths:
Shaolin Medicine, Chan Tea & Cuisine
Shaolin Monk Attire, Shaolin Weapons, Books & Arts
& much more...

March 21, 2009 • Sat. 6:30 pm
Ming’s
1700 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Vegetarian Banquet honoring the Venerable Abbot Shi Yongxin.

March 22, 2009 • Sun. 10:00 am
Shaolin Temple USA Fremont Culture Center
4343 Peralta Blvd., Fremont, CA 9536 • 510-818-9966
Abbot Shi Yongxin meets with students, parents and local residents

March 22, 2009 • Sun. 3:30 pm
San Jose Center for the Performing Arts
The world famous Shaolin Temple Warrior Monks in
Magnificent Shaolin
Shaolin Kung Fu & Qigong Performance
The splendid harmony of Shaolin Martial Arts & Chan Buddhism
that inhabits the ancient monastery comes to life on stage.
Performed by Kung Fu Monks of
the visiting China Songshan Shaolin Temple Delegation
led by the Venerable Abbot Shi Yongxin
& Shaolin Kung Fu Monks stationed at Shaolin Temple USA
Abbot Shi Yongxin conducts blessing ceremony

For more information:
Please call 415-666-9966
Email: ShaolinUSA@yahoo.com.cn

Tickets: $28, $48, $68, $98 (VIP)
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Shi Yanran (4th right, 1st row), now Director of Shaolin Temple USA
was a member of the 2004 China Songshan Shaolin Temple Delegation honored at the State Capitol.