July 27, 2023

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Name Cultural Keys Phone 18611558781 Email events@culturalkeys.cn Categories Martial Arts , Presentations

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Presentation: The History of Shaolin Temple

Almost everyone has heard of kung fu, Jet Lee, Zen Buddhism or the Shaolin Temple – but most people don’t know much about them, or even realise that they are connected! Join Cultural Keys for an online presentation to learn about the history of the Shaolin Temple and how it is related to martial arts and Zen Buddhism!

The main gate (山门) of the Shaolin Temple in 1920

Join Cultural Keys online on July 27th to learn about the turbulent history, stories and common misconceptions about one of the most famous Buddhist temples in the world. 

– The History of the Shaolin Temple –

Location: Online via Zoom
Time: July 27th 2023 7-8pm (Beijing time)
Places: Unlimited
Price: FREE for members of Cultural Key’s WeChat group; 80RMB for non-members. 
Payment: Prepayment via PayPal (no PayPal account needed), WeChat, or Alipay. Fapiao available on request.

Presentation Contents

1. Misconceptions about Shaolin
2. How the temple was founded
3. Bodhidharma
4. Zen Buddhism
5. Important locations in the temple
6. Martial arts at Shaolin
7. The temple today

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    Images: Hōrin-ji Temple, Cultural Keys


    About Cultural Keys’ Presentations

    CK Culture Presentations are perfect entry points for anyone who wants to learn more about Chinese culture through stories, humour and fascinating facts – great for those with no previous knowledge, but also interesting for those who already know something about the subject. They are hosted by native-English speakers in a clear and accessible way. We hope that participants will join in with questions and their own experiences!

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