School Introduction

Inheriting the Millennium Essence of Shaolin Kungfu, Promoting the Treasures of Chinese Culture

School Overview

Located at the foot of Songshan Mountain and adjacent to the thousand-year-old Shaolin Temple(3.5km to Shaolin Temple),Shaolin Pastoral Kungfu School is a professional Kungfu institution integrating Kungfu training, culNestled at the foot of Songshan Mountain and hidden in the pastoral wonderland of ancient villages, Shaolin Pastoral Kung Fu School embraces the exquisite beauty of nature and inherits the millennial heritage of Zen and Shaolin Kungfu.

Surrounded by mountains and wilderness, the scenery here is unparalleled. Open the door, and you behold the towering green peaks of Shaoshi Mountain, the rolling graceful ridges of Taishi Mountain, the ancient Damo Cave preserving ancestral teachings for thousands of years, and the time-honored Shaolin Temple glowing with eternal Zen light. Every view unfolds like a masterpiece, with charm in every step. The school is encircled by fertile farmlands and simple villages filled with gentle daily life. The Songshan mountain range stands behind as a lush natural barrier, enfolding the land in peace and tranquility. In the backyard, ancient towering trees form dense woods, offering cool shade and refreshing breezes. From dawn till dusk, you hear roosters crowing in the countryside and see farmers working diligently in the fields. Far from the noisy bustle of cities and worldly distractions, this place is filled with serene wilderness and idyllic pastoral peace.

The campus adopts the essence of traditional Chinese aesthetics, featuring a three-story classic Chinese courtyard complex. With a neat, square and grand layout, it gathers spiritual energy from mountains and rivers and auspicious blessings, following the ancient principle of “accumulating wind and nurturing qi”. Curved eaves and black tiles reflect the mountain forests; blue brick corridors wind around the courtyards. Every brick and tile carries ancient charm; every pavilion and courtyard embodies Zen philosophy. Elegant and solemn, it allows immersive appreciation of the ingenuity and profound heritage of oriental architecture.

The school provides thoughtful and comprehensive living facilities, with 45 well-equipped standard guest rooms. All rooms feature 24-hour constant hot water, full Wi-Fi coverage and heating & cooling air conditioners. Comfortable and peaceful accommodation relieves travel fatigue, allowing students to focus wholeheartedly on Zen practice and Shaolin Kungfu training.

Professional teaching and training facilities are fully equipped: spacious indoor training halls and professional performance arenas enable consistent kung fu practice regardless of weather. Elegant dining halls and grand reception halls meet daily catering and guest communication needs. Dedicated meditation rooms and cultural lecture halls support inner reflection and understanding of Zen wisdom. There are also original jungle training grounds and unique farming kung fu parks, integrating Shaolin Kungfu into nature and Zen into daily life. Students strengthen their bodies and lay solid kung fu foundations, while connecting with nature and learning the wisdom of farming and reading.

Accompanied by mountains and rivers, Zen blends with Shaolin Kungfu; courtyards hold subtle charm, and daily life stays peaceful. Here lies the tranquility of remote mountains, the leisure of countryside, professional Shaolin Kungfu venues and cozy living environments. It is an ideal sacred place for physical cultivation, dedicated kung fu practice, serene meditation and inner enlightenment.tural learning and physical & mental cultivation.

 Relying on the profound Zen-Kungfu cultural heritage of Shaolin Temple and integrating modern scientific teaching concepts, we are committed to enabling every student to learn authentic Shaolin Kung Fu and comprehend the spirit of Chinese Kungfu.

In-depth Interpretation of the School Name: Zen · Pastoral · Zen-Farming · Unity of Zen and Shaolin Kungfu

  1. Rooted in Zen: Inherit Shaolin Origins, Uphold Original Spiritual Practice

The soul of Shaolin culture lies in Zen, and Shaolin Kungfu originate from Zen.

Kung fu is not blind brutal training. It uses Zen concentration to calm the mind, Zen wisdom to understand truths, and Zen spirit to cultivate character. Our school adheres deeply to the core of Shaolin’s thousand-year Zen culture: calm the mind first, then train the body; understand the heart first, then practice Shaolin Kungfu.

With daily morning and evening chimes, silent meditation and philosophical learning, every student develops reverence, modesty, inner stability and solid foundations. Impetuousness is eliminated, and the original heart is preserved. Zen serves as the soul guiding all Shaolin Kungfu practice, farming labor and daily life, the deepest cultural essence of our school name.

  1. Empowered by Pastoral Life: Dwell in Mountains and Fields, Return to Authentic Existence

Located at the foot of Songshan Mountain amidst rural farmlands, the school faces fertile fields and relies on Songshan Mountain as its natural shield. Mountains come into view at every doorway, and pastoral scenery unfolds with every step.

Away from bustling cities and worldly vanity, practice stays pure and uncomplicated. Listening to roosters crowing, engaging in farm life and getting close to nature all year round nourishes the heart amidst mountain winds and seasonal landscapes.

“Pastoral” is not merely a geographical feature; it represents a spiritual realm of practice. Distant from mortal disturbances and close to nature, students cultivate inner peace, spiritual vitality and grounded awareness amidst green mountains, clear waters and farmlands. The body integrates with nature, and the heart returns to simplicity, forming an undisturbed sanctuary for Zen and Shaolin Kungfu training.

  1. Enlightenment through Zen-Farming: Farming Is Practice, Labor Is Zen

Since ancient times, Zen monasteries have upheld the tradition: No work, no food. We carry forward this ancient philosophy and form our unique Zen-farming culture.

Field work, vegetable planting, garden maintenance and farming engagement are not simple labor. They refine temperament, patience and perseverance:

Sweating in the fields eliminates laziness; bending to cultivate teaches humility; following seasonal rhythms fosters respect for nature.

Zen resides in farming, and enlightenment lies in labor. Through sowing in spring, harvesting in autumn, weeding and loosening soil, students learn steadfastness and gradual progress. The down-to-earth spirit of farming becomes the foundation of Shaolin Kungfu, and the inner peace from labor integrates into daily spiritual practice.

  1. Established on the Unity of Zen and Shaolin Kungfu: Shaolin Kungfu as Form, Zen as Soul, Pastoral as Realm

The true essence of Shaolin Kung Fu is the inseparability of Zen and Shaolin Kungfu:

Shaolin Kungfu without Zen are mere brute force; Zen without Shaolin Kungfu is empty talk.

We integrate Zen for spiritual stability, Shaolin Kungfu for physical strength, pastoral life for mental nourishment, and farming for character building:

  • Cultivate the mind through Zen to strengthen perseverance in Shaolin Kungfu;
  • Strengthen the body through Shaolin Kungfu to embody Zen’s perseverance;
  • Dwell in pastoral scenery to maintain purity in spiritual practice;
  • Engage in Zen-farming labor to consolidate lifelong growth foundations.

We offer professional performance halls and training rooms for Shaolin Kungfu progress, alongside meditation chambers and cultural halls for Zen understanding. We combine the peace of mountain countryside with the steadfastness of farming practice. Shaolin Kungfu nourish the body, Zen nourishes the heart, farming nourishes character, and pastoral scenery nourishes the spiritual realm, all four blend in perfect harmony.

Conclusion: Why We Are Named Shaolin Pastoral Kung Fu School

Inherit the orthodox Zen and Shaolin Kungfu heritage of Shaolin, preserving thousand-year cultural wisdom;

Dwell in a remote pastoral sanctuary, far from worldly vanity and noise;

Pass down ancient Zen-farming wisdom, gaining enlightenment through labor and spiritual purification through farming;

Uphold the true unity of Zen and Shaolin Kungfu, achieving integrated physical and spiritual cultivation with knowledge and action aligned.

Therefore, we are named:

Shaolin Pastoral Kung Fu School

Dwell in the countryside, settle the heart with Zen, temper conduct with farming, strengthen the body with Shaolin Kungfu – nurturing true practitioners who understand Zen, master kung fu, stay true to their inner selves, and hold reverence for all life.

Shaolin Spirit: Cultivating Zen through Kungfu, Establishing Virtue

With a thousand years of inheritance, Shaolin Kungfu have formed the unique spirit of “Unity of Zen and Kungfu”. We advocate:

  1. Unity of Zen and Kungfu: Calm the mind through meditation and strengthen the body through Kungfu, achieving harmony between body and mind.
  2. Perseverance: With more than six hours of intensive training daily, we foster diligence, endurance and perseverance.
  3. Virtue First: We emphasize martial ethics education, teaching respect for teachers, integrity, humility and a strong sense of responsibility.

Shaolin Culture: A Timeless Treasure of Wisdom

We systematically teach the essence of Shaolin culture:

  1. Kungfu System: We instruct traditional forms including Shaolin Quan, staff, broadsword, spear, Sanda and grappling, as well as internal practices such as Yi jing Jing(Muscle and Tendon Strengthening Exercise) and Baduanjin(Eight Section Brocade), balancing combat application and health preservation.
  2. Traditional Arts: Courses in calligraphy and tea ceremony are offered to enhance humanistic literacy and experience a tranquil Zen-inspired lifestyle.

Training Objectives: Mastery in Both Letters and Kungfu, Carrying Forward the Tradition

The school aims to cultivate “Kungfu talents of both virtue and skill”:

  1. Heritors of Kungfu: Through systematic training, students master authentic Shaolin Kung Fu and gain qualifications for competitions, performances and teaching.
  2. Disseminators of Culture: With a deep understanding of Shaolin culture, students become ambassadors for international cultural exchange of Chinese civilization.
  3. Practitioners of Morality: Shaped by martial ethics, students develop into patriotic, trustworthy and responsible citizens.

Curriculum System: Scientific, Systematic and Tailored

  1. Tiered Teaching: According to age and foundation, courses are divided into Children’s Enlightenment Class, Youth Advanced Class and Adult Elite Class, covering basic skills, forms, weapons and actual combat.
  2. Special Courses:
    • Health Preservation: Teaching Baduanjin(Eight Section Brocade), Wuqinxi（Five Animals Exercise） and traditional dietary therapy.
    • International Class: Bilingual instruction designed for overseas students, including Chinese language learning.
  1. Combat Training: Regular sparring sessions are arranged to test skills and improve offensive and defensive techniques.
  2. Academic Courses: Courses in Kungfu theory, Shaolin history, calligraphy and English are provided to promote balanced development of martial skills and academics.

Faculty: Renowned Masters, Inheriting the Legacy

The school was founded by Master Yanchen, the 34th-generation Shaolin warrior monk inheritor. Having practiced Kungfu at Shaolin Temple since childhood, he holds authentic Shaolin heritage and has led cultural exchanges across Europe and the United States many times.
The coaching team consists of senior Shaolin warrior monks with extensive teaching experience, who personally impart authentic Shaolin Kung Fu to every student.

Student Achievements: Talents Spread Worldwide, Honoring the Martial World

Since its establishment, the school has nurtured numerous outstanding students:

  • Selected for the Henan Provincial Wushu Team;
  • Established Kungfu schools in the United States to spread Shaolin culture;
  • Appeared in films and TV works such as The Shaolin Temple and Legend of Kung Fu;
  • Admitted to top sports universities across China through Kungfu specialties every year.

Future Vision: Upholding Integrity, Promoting Innovation, Going Global

Shaolin Pastoral Kungfu school will continue to deepen traditional Kungfu education, strengthen international exchanges, and launch more short-term study camps and cultural exchange programs for overseas students, bringing authentic Shaolin Kung Fu to the world.

Conclusion

Shaolin Pastoral Kungfu school is your ideal destination to learn authentic Shaolin Kung Fu.
We sincerely welcome Kungfu enthusiasts from all over the world to visit Songshan Mountains, experience the cultural charm of the Unity of Zen and Wushu, practice Kungfu, cultivate virtue and achieve true mastery.