Experience Legendary Shaolin at China Institute

Engage in a rare up-close experience of Kung Fu and Zen Buddhism, originating in the legendary Shaolin Temple of China, with esteemed Senior Kung Fu monk instructor, Master Shi Yandi.

18 July 2023

PROGRAM

Thursday, August 3, 2023

11:00 - 11:45 am

Telus Centre Atrium

Light Buddhist Vegetarian Boxed Lunch

素斋简餐

Complimentary lunch / 免费素斋

12:00 - 1:00 pm

Telus Centre 150

The Unity of Zen and Martial Art: History, Practice and Beyond 禅武合一

Lecture & Q&A / 讲座及问答

1:15 - 2:30 pm

Telus Centre Atrium

Offered in two time slots, each session is 30 mins long

Learn Kung Fu: Shaolin Baduanjin (Gentle Qigong) 少林八段锦公开课

Kung Fu demonstration and class led by - Master Shi Yandi / 少林功夫展示及公开课
*Waiver to be signed on location before participating

Registration is required, as space is limited.

Master Shi Yandi 释延荻法师

Abbot and Headmaster
Shaolin Temple & Cultural Centre of Canada

In March 2018 Master Yandi was handpicked and entrusted by Shaolin Abbot, the Venerable Shi Yongxin to visit Vancouver, Canada and oversee the preparatory work for Shaolin Temple and Cultural Centre of Canada, an official extension of Shaolin Temple China. Shaolin Temple and Cultural Centre of Canada officially opened its door to Canadian and international students and disciples in September 2018.

Master Yandi, recognized as a natural leader and an outstanding representative of Shaolin Temple’s illustrious history, heritage, and Shaolin Zen martial arts culture is a practitioner and pioneer of the contemporary Shaolin way of life.